At the ProCure Proton Therapy Center, you have a personal Care Team who will manage your therapy throughout your treatment. We understand the importance of a personal relationship. Your Care Team will make it a point to know you and your loved ones and will look for ways to make you comfortable while you are with us.

Your Care Team is composed of:

• Your consulting radiation oncologist from Radiation Medicine Associates
• A registered nurse with experience in radiation therapy
• Board certified radiation therapists (RTTs)

A member of your Care Team will assist you as you prepare for your daily treatment and make sure that you are fully informed about your progress. Your nurse will be your medical liaison and help coordinate additional medical services you might need during treatment, including blood tests, scans, medical appointments and other cancer treatment in tandem with your ongoing proton therapy treatment.

Besides the Care Team members you interact with during treatment sessions, an expanded team of professionals work hard behind the scenes to ensure your treatment is personalized in order to achieve the best possible outcome. This team includes dosimetrists, medical physicists, machinists, engineers, an intake nurse, concierge, financial counselor, social worker and dietician.

Nurses

Kathryn Summers, Director of Nursing Services
For Kathy, nursing was a calling. She began working in a physician’s office at the age of 12 and has not looked back on her decision to enter the medical field since. Her passion for nursing, and especially oncology nursing, led her to ProCure. Becoming a part of a team that is committed to bringing proton therapy in an ultra patient centered environment is a dream come true. Kathy received a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from University of Tulsa and a master’s degree in nursing from University of Oklahoma. Prior to joining ProCure, Kathy worked at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bixby and Broken Arrow Public Schools and Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

Pamela Cannon, Clinical Nurse Manager
Pam received a Bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Oklahoma and an associate's degree in nursing from Redlands Community College. She spent the first 14 years of her career at Children’s Hospital at Oklahoma University Medical Center where she worked as a clinical nurse manager.  She then transitioned to adult care and became the Director of Transplant and Dialysis. While at Oklahoma University Medical Center, she was introduced to radiation oncology. In 2009, she decided to join ProCure as the clinical nurse manager. ProCure’s unyielding stance on the patient-first philosophy made her realize that ProCure was not just somewhere she wanted to work but somewhere she HAD to work.

Sarah Goebel, Clinical Nurse
Sarah decided to become a nurse because she has always been passionate about helping others. She enjoys being an integral part of a patient’s life during and after treatment. She goes beyond helping patients inside the treatment rooms – she attends to the needs of the patient’s family and loved ones. Sarah received an associate’s degree in nursing from Oklahoma City Community College. Prior to joining ProCure, she worked at McBride Orthopedic Hospital, Northwest Surgical Hospital in PACU and INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center.

Shannon Bullock, Clinical Nurse
Shannon entered the field of nursing because she wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. To this end, she has helped many patients in her past clinical experiences and will continue to do so in the future. She received an associate’s degree in nursing from Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City and has a background in chemotherapy, dialysis and emergency care. Prior to joining ProCure, she worked for Cancer Care Associates, Gambro Dialysis (now Davita) and Deaconess Hospital.

Radiation Therapists

Linda Alfred, Director of RTT Services
Linda received a Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, a master's degree in Health Occupations Education from University of Central Oklahoma and a master's degree in marketing from Oklahoma City University . Prior to joining ProCure, she worked at Presbyterian Hospital and Oklahoma Memorial Hospital as a radiation therapist and served as an adjunct instructor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She also was manager of Clinical Support Services at Varian Medical Systems for a number of years.

Candace Haggard, Radiation Therapist Team Lead
Candace has always been amazed by the strength and the positive attitude of patients with cancer. She continues to be inspired her by patients every day – they motivated her to be a compassionate caregiver who cheers her patients on as they fight the fight of their lifetime. Candace received a degree in Radiation Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. Prior to joining ProCure, Candace worked at Oklahoma University Medical Center as a lead radiation therapist.

Zane Hinten, Radiation Therapist Team Lead
Health Sciences has been Zane’s passion since high school. He has an altruistic nature and takes pride in helping people. He cherishes the friendships established with patients during treatment and often maintains them after the treatment has completed. Zane received a degree in Radiation Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. Prior to joining ProCure, he worked at the Oncology Department at Mercy Health Center.

Shelly Kitchens, Radiation Therapist Team Lead
Shelly has always had a calling for the medical field. After becoming a radiation therapist, Shelly’s father was diagnosed with cancer. Because of her training in radiation therapy, she was able to provide the comfort and support her family needed. Until this day, she treats every patient with the care and love she provided her father when he was fighting cancer. Shelly received a degree in Radiation Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Prior to ProCure, Shelly worked at the Oklahoma University Medical Center as a lead radiation therapist and as a staff radiation therapist.   

Steve Misenheimer, Radiation Therapist Team Lead
Steve is passionate about helping others, especially when it comes to caring and comforting patients during a challenging time. Many patients whose lives Steve had touched on had come back and thanked him for making a difference in their lives. Steve received a Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy in 2001 and a master’s degree in Health Administration and Policy in 2005 from the Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Prior to joining ProCure, Steve worked at Mercy Health Center as a supervisor and as a staff radiation therapist.

Beth Schieber, Radiation Therapist Team Lead
Beth’s personal experiences in dealing with cancer motivated her to become a radiation therapist. She loves seeing the triumphant smile on her patients’ faces when they complete treatment, and she feels proud to be part of their journey to becoming cancer free. Beth received a Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in 2004 and a MBA from Oklahoma Christian University in 2007. Prior to joining ProCure, Beth worked at Oklahoma University Medical Center in the Radiation Oncology Department.

Lauren Baker, Radiation Therapist
Lauren has always been drawn to the medical field and known that it was a profession she would find herself in. Providing cancer therapy to those in need has been a rewarding experience for Lauren. It warms her to heart to see her patients complete treatment and return to their lives healthier and happier. Lauren received a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University. Prior to joining ProCure, she worked at Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute (MPRI) as a radiation therapist. Lauren is a current member of ASRT and is an active member of the Oklahoma Radiation Therapist's Society.

Kim Davenport, Radiation Therapist
As a radiation therapist, Kim has helped many patients overcome their fear of medical treatment and turned their experience with radiation therapy into a positive one. Kim graduated from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK with a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy.  Prior to joining ProCure, she was the Chief Radiation Therapist at OU Medical Center with experience in CT simulation, MRI, Mammosite, Xoft, HDR, LDR, PET/CT, IMRT, IGRT, Respiratory Gating, Total Body Irradiation and Brain Lab procedures. 

Jason Dixon, Radiation Therapist
Jason decided to enter the field of radiation therapy because he learned firsthand what it was like to have people in his life affected by cancer. For Jason, being able to help families like his own is the most rewarding part of being an RTT. Jason received an associate's degree in Radiologic Technology from Ivy Tech College and a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Asbury Seminary in Kentucky. Prior to joining ProCure, he worked at Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute (MPRI) in Bloomington, Indiana, as a radiation therapy assistant and as a radiation therapist.

Jennifer Ramirez, Radiation Therapist
After shadowing many professions, Jennifer found the field of radiation oncology to be a perfect fit for her. She cherishes the time spent with patients throughout treatment and the opportunity to get to know them well as an RTT. She has helped many patients who did not believe they could go through one treatment session complete the entire course of treatment. Jennifer received a degree in Radiation Therapy in 2008 from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Prior to joining ProCure, Jennifer worked at St. Francis Hospital as a radiation therapist.

Steve Riley, Radiation Therapist
Steve has always been interested in the healthcare field. He finds it gratifying to assit others in their time of need and his passion for helping others grows every day at ProCure. To Steve, the most rewarding part of being an RTT is the relationship he builds with patients and their families. Steve has a certificate in Radiography from Metro Tech and a Certificate in Radiation Therapy from Washburn, University in Topeka, KS.  Prior to joining ProCure, He worked in the X-ray department at INTEGRIS and the Radiation Therapy department at OU Medical Center.

Shannez VanCauwenbergh, Radiation Therapist
Shannez views her career in radiation therapy as an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives. She enjoys building a relationship with her patients and serving them with the compassion they deserve. Patients are often her inspiration. She received an Associate of Science degree from DCCC, KS in 2002 and a Bachelor's degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Chemistry in 2005. She then received a Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Allied Health Center in 2007. Prior to joining ProCure, Shannez worked at OU Medical Center Radiation Oncology Department.