ANS Students Tour Thompson Proton Center
Posted on April 13, 2023American Nuclear Society students from across the country toured Thompson Proton Center on the afternoon of April 13th, 2023. A group of students elected to learn more about proton therapy and take a private behind-the-scenes tour of Thompson Proton Center as one of their off-campus activities. Thompson’s team was delighted with the opportunity to raise […]
National Nutrition Month: Finishing Strong
Posted on March 24, 2023Content by Amanda Mondini, RD, LD, CSO, Thompson Cancer Survival Center Oncology Dietitian March is National Nutrition Month, and as we approach its end, let’s focus on two key ideas to propel us forward into the rest of the year. Eat a Variety of Foods from All Food Groups There are five different food […]
Fuel for the Future: Celebrating National Nutrition Month
Posted on March 3, 2023March is National Nutrition Month! Blog content authored by: Chelsea Johnson, MS, RD, LDN, CSO National Nutrition Month is a campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to help us come together to create healthy habits that last a lifetime. This year’s theme “Fuel for the Future” focuses on sustainability. This means building eating […]
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 […]
Welcome Dat Tran, MD
Posted on August 17, 2022Dat 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.” Meet Dr. Tran – Watch Video Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship: Hematology and Medical Oncology LSU Health Science Center New Orleans, LA Residency: […]
Oncology Pharmacists: Valuable Patient Resource
Posted on June 27, 2022This 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 […]