Treated 2010 · Posted 2017
"More studies are badly needed to bring proper recognition and deserved respect (from the medical and the insurance fields) to a treatment that is highly successful and offers a better quality of life thereafter! I had to be my own advocate, as the medical professionals I interacted…
Treated 2017 · Posted 2017
"I completed eight weeks of proton therapy on April 21, 2017 and my PSA has already decreased substantially. Throughout my proton treatment, I have had no side effects and I feel great. I am very grateful for the miracle of proton therapy!"
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Treated 2004 • Posted 2005 • Updated 2008 & 2015
Dr. Hillis is a surgeon. When diagnosed with prostate cancer, he did his homework and chose proton therapy. On September 19, 2005, The Florida Daily News did a feature story on his diagnosis and treatment at Loma Linda.
"I have a very close friend who…
Treated 2005 · Posted 2013 · Updated 2015
"New technologies for accelerating charged particles promise to reduce the cost so much that one day it will be the only reasonable way to treat prostate and other cancers."
I grew up in Mankato,…
Treated 1998 · Posted 2002 · Updated 2008 & 2015
"The doctor started off the conversation with, “You have prostate cancer and have one to three years to live. Go home and get your house in order." That was 17 years ago!
In December 1997 my internist called to tell me I had a high PSA and he thought I…
Treated 1991 · Posted 2004 · Updated 2006 - 2018
Treated with proton therapy in early 1991, Harold Rabin has been cancer free for 24 years, and with no long term side effects.
This testimonial was written by Bob Marckini following a telephone interview with Harold Rabin in April 2004.
In 1990…
Treated 2001 • Posted 2007 • Updated 2012 & 2015
Picture this: You are 87 years old; you are healthy and active; you are diagnosed with prostate cancer; and you are an engineer. What do you do? Watchful waiting? Not Charlie Einsiedler. Today, Charlie is doing just fine. In fact, he…
Treated 2009 · Posted 2013 · Updated 2015
"I steadfastly remain convinced that the real gold standard…
Treated 2007 • Posted 2010 • Updated 2013 & 2015
"Prostate cancer is in my rear view mirror as my wife and I head out on another 'skiing safari' and other adventures this year and for many years to come."
In June of 2006 at the age of 52, I was diagnosed with prostate…
Treated 2013 · Posted 2013 · Updated 2016
"I am happy to share information about my experience with the shortened (hypofractionation) proton treatment protocol with prospective…