Update on approval for Proton Therapy in my journey thru Prostate Cancer and the discovery of Proton Therapy

​Thru August 6, 2017  

We are very excited that we were finally approved by our insurance company and as John likes to say we are "OFF to See The Wizard"  for Johns 1st treatment Monday.  

We found a great condo to stay for Johns 6 week treatment when we get approved for the UF Proton Therapy Institute.   

We are so fortunate that we found this condo on the beach near the center for Johns treatments - Most of the places available for rent were just not safe or what we wanted for 6 weeks of being away from home.  

We were lucky to find this one which is on the Atlantic Ocean - 45 minutes away - but well worth it.   John will need some peaceful place to relax, play golf or whatever he chooses.  

Pictures of Decorations made by the children being treated in thanks for the Treatment given to them at UF Proton Therapy Institute.   That was one of the hardest parts of the trip was seeing the children mainly being treated for brain cancers.    But the good thing is they are being saved by this treatment.

​Aud's Chimes - these are in the main Lobby and are rung when you have your final treatment for all to celebrate - see pictures below.   Debbie

Update on Phase 2 at UF Proton Therapy Institute and my journey thru Prostate Cancer with the discovery of Proton Therapy

​Thru August 6, 2017  ​
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​Thanks to all who are helping with our house while we are gone.  ​

Phase 2 Treatments at the UF Proton Therapy Institute are now complete and the hardest part of all is over.   The facility is incredible - everyone there is so happy, unlike how it was when Debbie had cancer and was getting treatment.

These are the Lessons Learned so far in my journey thru Prostate Cancer and the discovery of Proton Therapy
​Thru August 6, 2017  

​LESSONS LEARNED

After turning 50 get your PSA checked annually.   
VERY IMPORTANT:   Make sure you know what NOT TO DO BEFORE YOU TAKE THE TEST
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If your PSA is over 4.0 your physician will recommend and refer you to a urologist.

Below is the timeline of my Journey Thru Prostate Cancer, Doctors, and the discovery of PROTON THERAPY.   You can find my recommendations HERE.

​Nov 2016
Debbie made me go for a physical exam because we were changing insurance companies
Blood work and physical exam done at primary physician
At this time, I knew nothing at all about PSA and Prostate Cancer - neither did Debbie.

Update #2 on John's Journey to Cure & Win Against Prostate Cancer with Proton Therapy

Thanks to all of your prayers and wishes We were accepted in Phase II of the Proton Therapy at UF in Jacksonville which begins this Wednesday and is the hardest part of all of the treatments.   John had many tests to complete before we could get accepted to Phase II but he completed all of those and he was clear on all of them.  Another success.