Treated 2016 · Posted 2020
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2016 at age 58. It was the most challenging time in my life. Even though I expected the diagnosis, the realization hit me like a brick, the shock of which culminated with my wife finding me crying in my office. From that point …
Treated 2021 · Posted 2021
"I have no regrets. Proton therapy was definitely a terrific decision. The procedure was painless and the staff at CA protons was fantastic. My wife and I are looking forward to a cancer-free future!" …
Treated 2011 · Posted 2013 · Updated 2016
"It's not tragic to have cancer - the tragedy is not knowing what your best approach to treating it is - especially if it's a decision you'll be living with for the next 50 years."
Diagnosed with prostate cancer…Treated 2009 · Posted 2015 · Updated 2016
Hugh registered for a sprint triathlon during his proton treatment and you won't believe how his life has changed post-treatment ... “When I was being treated, I never thought about how certain aspects of my experiences at Loma Linda University Cancer Center would …
Treated 2013 · Posted 2016
"Today, I am a healthy, fully-functional, 74 year-old man with no adverse side effects. My PSA is declining steadily."
My PSA had been increasing about 0.5 mg/mL per year for several…
Treated 2011 · Posted 2016
"Our experience at LLUCC was certainly the most positive medical experience of our lives."
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January 2011. However, I…
Treated 2008 • Posted 2017
"Since treatment, in all aspects, I am fortunate to have a completely normal life. I've had absolutely no (ZERO) side effects."…
Treated 2007 • Posted 2018
“I was married in 2006 just before my diagnosis. Recently, Karen and I celebrated both our eleventh wedding anniversary along with my proton anniversary. I am pleased to report that my love for her has grown over this time, just as my PSA has diminished to flat-line levels. I…
Treated 2002 • Posted 2003 • Updated 2015 & 2016 & 2020
“I have not spent one dollar on medicines or follow-up procedures in my 14 years post-proton treatment. I have friends and colleagues that have had other modes of prostate cancer treatment and they all had follow-up treatments with much expense and…
Treated 2012 · Posted 2012 · Updated 2016
"The medical assistant asked me if I had any side effects [at my urologist appointment 4 months post-treatment], incontinence, etc. I told her I had none. I asked her how many patients at 4 months that had either surgery or conventional radiation also told her…