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 2004 • Posted 2016 • Updated 2017 & 2018

"These days, 12 YEARS after my proton treatment, I stay pretty active as I belong to the Y and attend yoga classes…

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…