You will want to talk to your doctor when you are considering proton therapy. The questions below can help you discuss your options with your doctor.

Cancer Diagnosis

• Would you write down a description of my cancer - what it's called, where it's located, what stage it is in and other details that may be important in deciding treatment options?

Treatment Options

• What are all of my treatment options? What do you recommend and why?
• Is proton therapy an option for me? What are the pros and cons?
• Is standard X-ray radiation therapy an option for me? What are the pros and cons?
• How long would my treatment last - at each appointment and overall?
• What is the treatment like? Is it safe?
• Will I need to alter my daily routine (e.g., going to work, exercising) because of the treatments?
• How do we know if the treatment worked?
• If my cancer were to come back some day, could I have treatments again?
• Where do I go to receive treatment?
• How much will this treatment cost? What does my insurance/Medicare/Medicaid pay?
• Once we have decided a course of treatment for my diagnosis, what do I do next: Who do I call? When should I start? What information do I need to have available?

Potential Side Effects

• What could I expect as side effects or complications during therapy with the different treatment options?
• What long-term side effects or complications could I have after therapy with the different treatment options?

If you have been diagnosed with cancer and are considering proton therapy as a treatment option, you are welcome to contact the ProCure Proton Therapy Center in Oklahoma City at (888) 847-2640 or submit an online form to request a consultation.