receive Proton Radition Therapy for a very aggressive type of Prostate Cancer in . Readings were over 5 for Psa and a Gleason count of over 9. This preculeded from having seeding done. Regular Radiation would have caused other problems because of the . Removal of the prostate was not a good solution as would have been intontinent . already had some urinary problems because of the previous surgery. Proton Radiation was only home. was accepted as a patient after Eurologist, Gastroentologist and Internist all recommended that have this treatment. They all contacted LLUMC on behalf. At this date a PSA of 0.02. treatment was in May, and June of . what received in treatment was not only only hope but probably saved from either being further disabled or havine cancer continue to take life. How can you say it is too expensive. Is it better to have people go through procedures that lessen their quality of life for a few dollars? Please reconsider this proposal!!!!