Dr.R. Charles Nichols Jr., of the UF Proton Therapy Institue here in Jacksonville just read a paper at a recent conference studying the difference between the...
Well JC, the "secondary cancer" neutron thing in my opinion is somewhat of a red herring thrown out there by some who have a bit of an axe to grind. For...
Hi JC, I asked my radiation doc at MD Anderson that question. He said there was little risk of secondary cancers due to PT. I don't have any stats to back it...
Hi JC, When researching our insurance appeal we came across this information. It seems to me the neutron concern was all theoretical. Actual studies are...
Thanks to those who have offerred contact info, testimonials, etc. for M.D. Anderson. I'll follow up with you if that's the direction I decide to go. I am...
Thanks for the confidence Fuller. I'm there to help the newcomers and have run interference for a few. Though, as an outsider, I have to work at it. It's...
I don't think the waiting list is an issue. No one's quoting what it is but I don't hear complaints. Either I can find out or you can call the main number and...
JC, Are you at all limited in WHERE you wish to receive treatment? Honest question. If not, and you will go anywhere, then go to M. D. Anderson if you can get...
"Protons are Protons" is like saying "Radiation is Radiation" or "Football is Football". All NFL teams play by the same rules, with the same balls, and have...
"...If proton beam therapy is recommended, they do a catscan to determine the location and length of treatment." Randy, the CT Scan is actually a part of the...
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)...
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...
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...
All: Â I receive this today reference my question free PSA and the PSA Index. Â Please read and compare your statistics accordingly-RH _______________________ ...
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 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 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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