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My Journey   One of the ProtonPals Ban Capron finished his treatment on Friday, Feb 22, 2008 and has written a complete journal of his journey from diagnosis through completion of treatment at The University of Texas  M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Proton Therapy Center(PTC-H).  You may want to read about his experience and follow along as he made his decision to be treated by the PTC-H.  Click on this link for more detail. It’s a 4 page PDF document.  My Journey – Ban 

For a condensed version, a one page document click here.   My Journey (condensed) – Ban

Robert Spencer wrote to us in mid August and asked if I would forward an article describing his most recent experience at the Proton Therapy Center.  Robert has followed a faithful discipline of good health, physical exercise and monitoring his PSA for the last 25 years. In 2006 he saw a gradual rise in his test results but it was in a normal range based on his age. A routine DRE detected a hard spot on his gland which led him to have a biopsy.  Robert says he’d be happy to discuss with anyone that has concerns flyfish@ctesc.net
My Journey - Robert Spencer

Terry’s Journey   A new note from Dr. Terry Lavy of the University of Arkansas describes his journey and the memorable and enjoyable experience at the M.D. Anderson Proton Therapy Center.   Professor Terry’s Journey

My Journey – Walter’s Journey  Dr. W’s Journey in Video  The video is copyrighted by Hitachi and will stream from their site.

Man-to-Man If you are considering proton therapy and would like to talk with one of our members you can use the attached contact list.   When you reach one of the members you may be asked about your general health, PSA results, pathology results (Gleason Score, T Score). He will tell you about the program and his experiences with M.D. Anderson. For additional information and referals to the center, call toll-free: 1-866-632-4PTC (4782)   Person to Person Contact List

We Chose M.D. Anderson  Read On 

Ban, Peter and I would like to call your attention to 3 video clips that make a strong case for the Center that’s consistently top ranked in national surveys.  For over six decades, M.D. Anderson has a singular mission of eliminating cancer and these visits fill in the mosaic.

The first video is one of six about Innovations in Cancer Treatment and one of the segments in this video features Dr. Andrew Lee as he speaks about pencil beam therapy.

The second video is one of series named State of Tomorrow that’s also being broadcast on the Houston stations features Dr. Ritsuko Komaki, who was the driving force behind getting the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center’ Proton Therapy Center. This video is called The Cancer Fight, From Hiroshima to Houston  Portrait  State of Tomorrow Dr Komaki.

The third clip is another State of Tomorrow segment by Dr. James Cox, Head of Radiation Oncology M.D. Anderson Cancer Center reviewing the Future of Cancer Treatment.  State of Tomorrow Dr. Cox

Q&A Frequently Asked Question. When you navigate there you’ll be led to the M.D. Anderson Proton Therapy Center site for current content.  M.D. Anderson Proton Therapy Center FAQ

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