A Wing and a Prayer
Posted on November 30, 2022Veteran Beats Prostate Cancer with Help from Proton Therapy “I remember it like it was yesterday.” James Cook, Knoxville resident and U.S. Army veteran, remembers the day he received his prostate cancer diagnosis. He was devastated. “I just about broke down in tears. My first thought was ‘why me?’ I started packing my bags, both […]
Welcome Esha Cannon, DO
Posted on November 16, 2022Esha Cannon, DO “My favorite part of being an oncologist is building a relationship with my patients. I’m passionate about advocating for them. I want my patients to know that they are not just a number. I partner with them to develop an individualized care plan.” Meet Dr. Cannon – Watch Video Hematology and Medical […]
“More Good Years”
Posted on November 3, 2022Man Beats Prostate Cancer after Treatment from Proton Therapy Center After surviving a heart attack in his early forties, Mike Dresel knew not to take his good health for granted. That’s why when he received a prostate cancer diagnosis in his sixties, he dove head-first into researching proton therapy so he could make an informed […]
Covenant Health Foundations Receive $30,000 in Grants from American Cancer Society
Posted on October 20, 2022The grants will go towards transportation and lodging costs for cancer patients.
Summer of Protons
Posted on October 17, 2022Retired Business Man on His Way to Being Cancer-Free After Treatment at Thompson Proton Center Kevin Murphy, a retired hotel and travel executive, spent time traveling between Knoxville and his North Carolina home during summer 2022, which he coins, “The Summer of the Protons.” After receiving proton therapy at Thompson Proton Center for prostate cancer, […]
Share Your Story
Posted on October 11, 2022Inspire Others. Ignite Hope. Share Your Story. Have you had a great experience with the team at Thompson Cancer Survival Center, Thompson Oncology Group, Thompson Comprehensive Breast Center, or Thompson Proton Center? Would you be willing to share your story to inspire, encourage, and spread hope to other cancer patients? If so, please complete the […]
Thompson Proton Center Tours
Posted on October 11, 2022Elite Technology, Close to Home As the ONLY proton therapy center in our region, we’re proud to offer the latest technology and treatment methods to patients across East Tennessee and beyond. Learn about proton therapy here. Seeing is Believing We offer weekly tours of our state-of-the-art facility. You’ll learn about the history and science of […]
Thompson Proton Center Physicians
Posted on September 22, 2022Ryan Grover, MD Radiation Oncologist and Medical Director Residency: Radiation Oncology Loma Linda University Medical Center Medical School: University of Southern California Brion Shin, MD Radiation Oncologist Residency: Radiation Oncology Loma Linda University Medical Center Medical School: Lima Linda University Medical Center Allen Meek, MD Radiation Oncologist Residency: Radiation Oncology Johns Hopkins […]