Proton Therapy Safer Per Stanford Study
Proton Therapy reduces the risk of a second cancer diagnosis by 69% versus other forms of radiation treatment according to a paper recently released by a team from Stanford University. The study looked at 450,373 patients in the National Cancer Database who received either 3D conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT), Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), or […]
Read MoreGroundbreaking Study Shows Proton Therapy A Better Cancer Treatment Option
A study recently published in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association shows clear evidence that proton therapy is a superior treatment option to other forms of radiation treatment for certain cancers. 1,483 cancer patients treated concurrently with radiation, either proton therapy or conventional X-Rays, in conjunction with chemotherapy at the University of Pennsylvania […]
Read MoreProton Therapy: An Effective Option for Liver Cancer
Two leading Academic Cancer Centers found that proton therapy can potentially increase overall survival and reduce treatment related toxicities versus traditional photon radiation therapy for patients with inoperable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A team led by Dr. Nina Sanford, assistant professor of radiation oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, analyzed survival and side […]
Read MoreOklahoma Proton Center Featured on News 9
In April 2019, Oklahoma Proton Center was ecstatic to learn that the recent updates to our proton therapy center were featured on News 9 for all of Oklahoma to see. We recently reopened our doors and stand at the ready with state-of-the-art medical equipment and techniques for combating cancer and tumors in the human body. […]
Read MoreOklahoma Proton Center Opens State of the Art Ocular Melanoma Program
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK / January 7, 2020 / Oklahoma Proton Center has opened an ocular melanoma treatment program that is one of just a handful of proton focused programs in the country. Ocular Melanoma is a rare malignancy that develops in the pigmented part of the eye, affecting roughly 2,200 people per year in the […]
Read MoreNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Today, I had the opportunity to discuss lung cancer with the great team at Living Oklahoma. Unfortunately lung cancer is far too common and is BY FAR the number one cause of cancer deaths. In fact, more patients will pass away from lung cancer than from breast, prostate, and colon cancer combined. I didn’t do […]
Read MoreHeart disease, not recurrence of cancer, is the No.1 cause of death for breast cancer survivors and women overall.
That’s a staggering title. It almost makes no sense. Everyone would assume breast cancer kills more breast cancer patients. The reality is, we do pretty well with treatment for breast cancer. We still need to fight everyday to do better, but we have made great progress. CBS won’t let me embed the video but it […]
Read MoreHow Proton Therapy Can Help Breast Cancer Patients
Exciting morning today as I spoke on Living Oklahoma on the ways in which myself and Dr. John Chang are activity working to help improve outcomes for patients treated with breast cancer. Proton Therapy has significant advantages for some cases that allow us to minimize risks and toxicity.
Read MoreBringing the Fight to Breast Cancer
LINKS: The Oklahoma Proton Center, Project31, Real Men Wear Pink OKC Campaign, American Cancer Society This weekend was event filled as we helped to raise money and awareness in the fight against #breastcancer. The Oklahoma Proton Center was a lead sponsor of both the Project31 Annual Gala (way to go Sarah and Scott and the […]
Read MoreMaking Strides OKC – Breakfast Kickoff Event
Yesterday, the OKC Making Strides campaign kicked off. Great Event! Great Energy! Wonderful cause as we work with the American Cancer Society to raise money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. This year I’m helping by being in the “Real Men Wear Pink Campaign” and yesterday was one of our first events. To […]
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