Who says" "Hi there, I'm interested in learning more about Proton Therapy! " Well, I approved his/her membership. but never received a reply to my private...
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169641.php This was a "news" story today on a local talk radio station (KFI 640, one of the largest in CA) -...
Re "Ice Cream"--- Switch to Frozen Yogurt! And don't knock it if you ain't tried it. Vanilla is every bit as good as vanilla ice cream, and it comes in many...
OK...OK....I'll try frozen Yogurt (I already have and yes it is good....!)Â To tell you the truth since I've started my new journey I haven't really missed...
I have invited a couple of YANA guys who are undecided to join us. Hope they will. Meantime here is a repeat for their benefit (and any "lurkers.") ...
He says: "Biopsy just back.. 1 in samples problematic...3 +3; PSA 5.0..Have contact Loma Linda." Randy accepted my invitation, and he is currently in Spain....
who says: "Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer last week. I'm 44 years old, and searching for curative options. Looking for information more specific to my age and...
Hi all, Call me JC, from Idaho Falls, ID. I'm 44 and was diagnosed with prostate cancer last week. PSA is 2.8, GS 3+3=6, T2c with five of ten biopsy sites...
Fuller: Â In response to your question(s); a. Age: Â Just turned 65b. Next biopsy will be a Loma Linda Hospital to validate my situation and to begin...
Hi JC, and thanks for the response. Your situation is a bit unusual in that you KNOW personally about Loma Linda and Proton Therapy! You said: "...My...
I wanted to add that I am 49 and just got the great news that they had a cancellation (I was originally scheduled for a Jan. 4th consult and was a little...
I have sent Randy a private e-mail with my opinions and a few questions regarding his biopsy situation. Meantime, for the purposes of telling our group my...
That's wonderful Damon! Congratulations! You are on your way to the rest of your life! :-)) Sorry....but, I get really excited about protons....lol! The...
Hello JC, I'm 43 and completed my proton treatment this past August 7th. I had a total of 45 treaments. I have pictures of me in gantry #3 and getting ready...
Damon, Have fun enjoying a sunny southern California winter :). If you are assigned to gantry #3 tell Ken (the lead technician) I said "hello". Typically...
Don, Thanks, I have been assigned (or maybe he to me...lol) to Dr. Kaiser. I did have questions about the pod/ CT Scan....how long does that take and is it...
The purpose of the "Pod" of course is to put you approximately the same exact position for each treatment. the final adjustment is done (in millimeter...
Damon, The balloon is nothing to worry about. When you get down there you'll discover there is much dry humor about the balloon. No, it's not even in the same...
My comments on age have more to do with my planned life expectancy. All the treatment options seem to tout their 5,10,15 year survival rates which generally...
Well JC, Let me explain my opinion...I am 49 (not 74 or 69) and those questions do matter to me in the priority they should be placed in. Definitely life...
So far, NO ONE at all has advocated surgery for me, including my urologist. But it seems everyone I talk to wants to talk me out of surgery, first thing....
JC: I contacted Loma Linda a couple of days ago about having another prostate biopsy done the 1st quarter of 2010; then proceed accordingly based on their...
You may want to check out the new Roberts Proton Center in Philadelphia, part of the University of PA. They are scheduled to open before the end of the year....
JC I fionished pencil beam at MDA in August of 08. PSA now 1.0. Feel free to write me directly if there are any specifics you have an interest in. Tom In a...
You said: ", but I have also noticed data that seems to suggest Loma Linda is more successful than other proton centers in the US" JC, the fact is that Loma...
Life expectancy: The "success" rate for ALL treatment modalities is believe it or not roughly the same! Regardless of age, in my opinion, you should put...
One thing I did not emphasize: The "success" rate for any treatment depends far more on the physical characteristics of the persons disease (Gleason PSA, etc)...
