Treated 2003 • Posted 2016
"I discovered something interesting along my journey: A number of treatment programs 'hide behind' HIPAA regulations as a means to not provide the names and contact information of former patients who have received…
Treated 2010 · Posted 2015 · Updated 2019
“The camaraderie among the other patients going through proton treatment and the LLUCC staff was wonderful. Loma Linda’s philosophy, to ‘Make Man Whole’ changed my life. It was not just the treatment—patients were encouraged to pursue a new…
Treated 2001 • Posted 2002 • Updated 2008
"LLUMC and proton therapy is, in my opinion, the finest, most thorough and comfortable/convenient treatment available for prostate cancer treatment/cure"
I had 7.5 psa and 3+3 gleason. I started treatment 1/23/01 and finished 3/23/01. My follow-ups have been 0.3 and 0.2 for each 6 month review. I'm…
Treated 2001 • Posted 2002
"To me, this information was a blessing and a life-saving message from God."
On August 15, 2001 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Earlier PSA tests were: 1. in December, 1999 which had a PSA of 4.9 and a negative biopsy with 8 needle samples. 2. In June of 2000, which showed a 6.9 PSA and a negative biopsy with 14…
Treated 1999 · Posted 2000
"You are a difficult patient, I don't want to see you again -- don't make another appointment."
Diagnosed with PCa at age 74
Gleason score 8, T3, PSA 24.2
began treatment at age 75
With a PSA of 10.2 (up from 5.6 in 3/98), I had a biopsy and was diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer, with a Gleason…
Treated 2001 • Posted 2001
“There are a lot of happy members of the Brotherhood of the Balloon. I'm one of them.”
I will relate to you my experience with Proton Beam Therapy. My PSA jumped from 1.9 to 2.4 last year. My doctor was suspicious because I have a family history of prostate cancer. After the ultrasound and biopsys, one…
Treated 2003 · Posted 2004 · Updated 2010
This is a story written by Thom Chase’s wife, Jeannie. Prostate cancer is a couple’s disease, and Jeannie does a terrific job sharing the experience of diagnosis and Proton treatment from the perspective of the patient’s wife.
On Wednesday, February 12, 2003, my husband, Thom Chase, found out that…
Treated 2004 • Posted 2004
This is an article written by Jim’s wife, Donna, for the Battle Lake Review, a local Minnesota newspaper. The article was titled, “The Beauty Of It All, Proton Cancer Therapy."
This is a beautiful story that Jim and I would like to share with all of you people in this gorgeous part of the country. We are very…
Treated 2003 • Posted 2004
"I am so thankful that God directed me to the right place for treatment of my prostate cancer."
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May of 2003 with a Gleason score of 7 and a PSA of 5.7. After carefully considering all options and doing a lot of investigative work, I opted for Proton Radiation at Loma Linda…
Treated 2003 • Posted 2004
If I have one suggestion it is do your homework. Take some time and do your research. Look at all options and select the one that is best for you.
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in June of 2003. My PSA went up over 4 years from a 2.8 to a 4.3. My doctor suggested this could be a signal and suggested I see…