STUDY FINDS PROTON THERAPY TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH SUPERIOR OUTCOMES VS IMRT FOR HEAD AND NECK SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA PATIENTS
A recent study comparing the outcomes of proton therapy and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), a type of traditional radiation treatment, for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) found protons to be associated with superior outcomes. This study is the first and largest to compare the detailed oncologic outcomes of proton therapy and IMRT for HNSCC patients, including […]
Read MoreWelcome to Oklahoma Cancer Center
We are pleased to announce that as of October 2nd, 2023, Oklahoma Cancer Center has assumed ownership of GenesisCare facilities in Oklahoma City, Muskogee, and Ponca City. At Oklahoma Cancer Center, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients. We understand that healthcare is a deeply personal matter, and we […]
Read MoreHealing With Proton Therapy
Impacted by a family member’s cancer diagnosis at a young age, Dr. John Chang made it his goal to help further cancer treatment options for others down the road. Watch below as Dr. Chang breaks down different options available to treat cancer and how he feels technology will play a role in advancing treatment for […]
Read MoreProton Therapy: A Medical Marvel
Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation treatment that suits many types of cancers and tumor types. If a physician recommends radiation therapy as part of a patient’s cancer treatment, proton therapy is likely an option. Unlike common radiation treatments that use X-Rays or photons, protons have a unique physical property that allows radiation […]
Read MoreOklahoma Innovators
Oklahoma Innovators: Local companies that have a legacy of innovation and are making great things happen in the state of Oklahoma Take an in-depth look at the history of proton therapy with industry experts, and the impact Oklahoma Proton Center has made locally and worldwide.
Read MoreTony Petty
My name is Tony Petty, and I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in June of 2012. As a retired Air Force Veteran who served in Vietnam, I was no stranger to a battle when faced with one. Cancer is scary. The unknown is scarier. I first noticed something was not right when my eyesight began […]
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