Lung Cancer in Oklahoma
Currently, 1 in 16 people in the U.S. can expect to receive a lung cancer diagnosis. That’s 1 out of every 15 men and 1 out of every 17 women. If everyone currently eligible were screened, close to 48,000 lives could be saved. Lung cancer develops when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the lung tissues, […]
Read MoreBe Your Own Advocate
A cancer diagnosis is one of those stop-you-in-your-tracks moments that can completely turn your life upside down. What happens next? Who do I talk to? How do I know I’m getting the best care? What about my family? My job? It can all be overwhelming. One of the most consistent pieces of advice former patients […]
Read MoreA Breast Surgeon’s Letter
Approximately one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. For women and men with breast cancer, conventional treatment may pose a risk to the heart and lungs as well as other nearby tissue, muscle, and bone by exposing them to radiation. Dr. John Frame, a renowned surgeon […]
Read MoreProton Therapy -A Good Option for Liver Cancer
Studies show Proton Therapy can reduce side effects and increase overall survival for liver cancer. ABOUT LIVER CANCER Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and one of the leading causes of cancer death. In 2019, there were approximately 100,000 people living with liver cancer in the United States. According to the National Cancer […]
Read MorePrecision Insider: Volume 8
“With the opening of a brachytherapy program, OPC becomes one of just a few facilities in the country that can offer IMRT, proton therapy, and brachytherapy for prostate cancer thus creating a prostate cancer center of excellence.” -David Raubach, Chief Development Officer Our goal at Oklahoma Proton Center has been to provide the best possible […]
Read MoreArtist Paints Masks for Pediatric Patients
Meet Amanda! A local artist who spends her time volunteering to paint masks for children going through treatment at Oklahoma Proton Center. Watch her story below as she explains how she got into painting and, specifically, how she got into painting cancer treatment masks. “I really believe in the cause and just really want to […]
Read MoreThe Role of the Caregiver
“When someone has cancer, the whole family & everyone who loves them does too.” – Unknown Nearly two million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States this year. Each one of these individuals is a daughter or a son, a father or a mother, a sister or a brother, a grandfather or […]
Read MoreProton Therapy- What about the Cost?
We often get asked questions by prospective patients and other physicians about the cost of proton therapy. Is it expensive? Does insurance cover it? How much is it if insurance doesn’t pay? All of these are important questions worth addressing. Does Insurance Cover Proton Therapy? All of the major insurance companies cover proton therapy treatment. […]
Read MorePrecision Insider: Volume 7
“This facility will incorporate the latest technology and techniques along with a compassionate care model to provide the best possible care for women, and men, in the screening and diagnosis of breast cancer. ” -David Raubach, Chief Development Officer In 2013, Sarah Darby, Ph.D., accompanied by a group of statisticians and physicians published a ground- […]
Read MoreProton Therapy: A Medical Marvel
At Oklahoma Proton Center, it’s not just about finding a cure, it’s about ensuring quality of life. That’s why we use proton therapy, the most advanced method to deliver radiation treatments to cancerous tumors available today. Proton therapy treatment precisely targets cancer cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue and organs, reducing side effects. The study […]
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