I almost went to Loma Linda myself and am in Riverside county. After my research I went to UCLA to be treated on the MRIdian SBRT. My skin wasn’t so much as pierced. It can see all the soft tissue and tracks the prostate at 4-8x a second. Very low side effects, no balloons and high cure rate with that machine. It was super easy and I was back working after 5th treatment. All done in 7 days and back to life. It’s much newer tech, only bother side effects that didn’t last more than 2 weeks. It’s been a year and I feel better than pre diagnosis. Do yourself a favor and talk to UCLA, Steinberg or Kishan. They are pioneers and do much of the research.

Regret the delay...I don't come to the site that frequently. My doctor 14 years ago was Dr. Bush. He remains at Loma Linda, but in what capacity..not certain.

Let just say that in the morning normally about 5 to 7 men were awaiting their "turn" with the "big machine". I would ask thinking about backgrounds and why they selected proton radiation. I recall about 60% or more were doctors/physicians. This fact reinforces my decision proton radiation the best option of me. I have a slow growth centralized right lob; PSA was 6.47 Gleason 3+3 T1. Former Army officer with many deployments..physical was required before and blood work after..so I had PSA results for many years.