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"Initially, we did not know about proton therapy."

Melody Reeder, daughter of a ProCure patient

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You Are Not Alone in This Journey




It’s natural to feel anxious when you are diagnosed with cancer. We’re by your side when you need us most. At ProCure, patients are our primary focus, and we have created an approach that delivers exceptional patient care. We focus on supporting patients' medical, physical, and emotional needs so you can return to a normal life as quickly as possible.

You have treatment options

Your doctor may present several treatment options to you such as proton therapy, standard X-ray radiation, surgery, chemotherapy, or a combination of these. Because access to proton therapy has been limited in the past, many doctors may not be familiar with it. Be sure to discuss proton therapy with your doctor. Proton therapy provides hope and positive outcomes for many patients with cancer. It’s a precise form of radiation treatment that causes fewer short- and long-term side effects than standard X-ray radiation.1-7 Patients who receive proton therapy often report a higher quality of life.6

At ProCure, we are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art proton therapy in a supportive environment. We focus on delivering the best treatment as well as on patients’ overall well-being, so they can heal faster and get back to their lives. Contact one of our ProCure centers to learn more about proton therapy.

1-877-887-5807 (suburban Chicago)
1-888-847-2640 (Oklahoma City)
1-877-967-7628 (New Jersey)
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  2. Steneker M, Lomax A, Schneider U. Intensity modulated photon and proton therapy for the treatment of head and neck tumors. Radiother Oncol. 2006;80(2):263-267.
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  4. Chung CS, Keating N, Yock T, Tarbell N. Comparative analysis of second malignancy risk in patients treated with proton therapy versus conventional photon therapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2008;72(1):S8.
  5. Lee CT, Bilton SD, Famiglietti RM, et al. Treatment planning with protons for pediatric retinoblastoma, medulloblastoma, and pelvic sarcoma: how do protons compare with other conformal techniques? Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2005;63(2):362-372.
  6. Komaki R, Sejpal S, Wei X, et al. Reduction of bone marrow suppression for patients with stage III NSCLC treated by proton and chemotherapy compared with IMRT and chemotherapy. Particle Therapy Cooperative Group 47. 2008;O10:14.
  7. Mayahara H, Murakami M, Kagawa K, et al. Acute morbidity of proton therapy for prostate cancer: the Hyogo Ion Beam Medical Center experience. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2007;69(2):434-443.