Loma Linda was one of the first institutions to use proton radiation therapy. Initially, the procedure was intended for children with brain cancer. I recall one morning prior to my treatment, I passed a small child asleep or sedated with a shaved head with cross markers all over his/her head. I assume it was to calibrate the location of the treatment. The last day of my 2.5 months at Loma Linda was a reunion of sorts with men who had undergone treatment there. There were perhaps 150 men of all ages. When the speaker remarked and asked the question of how many had PSA before over 10..everyone raised their hands..he went up by 10 each comment until asking how many over 100..Two men raised their hands..Then he asked how many are now under 1.00....every man raised their hands. That moment and the times spoken to other men in the morning...most were physicians..I knew then, I made the right decision Total cost exceeded $125,000 not including housing food, etc. I did stay at March AFB, so the cost was much less than a temp apartment. It was one hell of an experience. LTC, US Army