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Thompson Proton Center Physicians

  Ryan 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 […]

Welcome Dat Tran, MD

Dat Tran, MD “The most satisfying part of oncology is getting to know my patients as they navigate their cancer journey, allowing for a special doctor-patient relationship unlike those in other specialties.”  Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship:  Hematology and Medical Oncology LSU Health Science Center New Orleans, LA Residency:  Internal Medicine  Baylor Scott and White […]

Oncology Pharmacists: Valuable Patient Resource

This blog was written using content provided by Kasey Smith, Pharm D, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Patients can easily become overwhelmed as they try to make sense of a cancer diagnosis. The feeling of being overwhelmed can intensify as they try to understand the necessary lab tests, imaging scans, and biopsies they may need, on top […]

No Place Like Home

New Linear Accelerator at Thompson Cancer-Sevier Brings Cutting-Edge Treatment to Local Cancer Patients The tumor was discovered by pure coincidence. When Jamesena Miller underwent a CT scan in October 2021 to follow up on a lung procedure, her surgeon noticed a spot in her left breast that he recommended checking. After Miller underwent a lumpectomy […]

Acceptance, Accolades, and Opportunities

“Dear Dr. Chism, Congratulations! On behalf of ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology),  it is with great pleasure that I inform you of your admittance to the ASCO Leadership Development Program (LDP).”  These words begin the acceptance notification from ASCO sent to Thompson Oncology Group’s David Chism, MD, on April 13, 2022.  Dr. Chism is […]

Cancer and Weight Management

Content authored by Amanda Mondini, RD, LD, at TCSC Weight is an important metric that can be indicative of our overall health. Losing weight is typical for cancer patients due to side effects associated with both chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, you may not know, that during active treatment, it is very common for doctors […]

Patient Resource Guide

At Thompson Cancer Survival Center, we understand that a cancer diagnosis can seem overwhelming. We want you to know you are not on this journey alone. Our goal is to put patients first in everything we do and be the first and best choice for cancer care in our region. Our staff is committed to […]

TCSC Annual Report

  We’re proud to release our 2020 Annual Report to the community.