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 […]
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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 MoreLung Cancer Awareness Through a Pandemic
Oklahoma Proton Center Offering Free Lung Screening for High-Risk Individuals in November Lung cancer is the 2nd most common cancer amongst men and women in the United States and is by far the leading cause of cancer-related death. “It’s a difficult disease, with potentially difficult outcomes,” says David Raubach, Chief Development Officer at Oklahoma Proton […]
Read MoreProton Therapy for Lung Cancer
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Read MoreProton Therapy Safer Than Conventional Radiation Treatment 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 […]
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