After a biopsy in 2006, [PHI Redacted] was told that [PHI Redacted] had prostate cancer. [PHI Redacted] was shocked. Being an engineer, [PHI Redacted] wanted more data. [PHI Redacted] first recommendation was surgery. [PHI Redacted] researched the complications and rejected this option. [PHI Redacted] then had a consultation with an oncologist that specialized in radioactive seeding. These complications were not acceptable[PHI Redacted]. [PHI Redacted] then consulted with a radiologists on the merits of intensity modulated radiation. This seemed [PHI Redacted] to be better than seeding or surgery, but had its own complications. I heard from a friend about his success with protron treatment and visited the Loma Linda Cancer Center. I live near Loma Linda in California so I was able to visit and to learn more about proton treatment. As an engineer, I understand the difference between photon and proton radiation. That convinced [PHI Redacted] to go with protron treatment. After treatment, [PHI Redacted] gone from a PSA of 6 to 0.45 and continuing to drop. Just as important [PHI Redacted] not been inflicted with any side effects of the kind that worried [PHI Redacted] with the other treatments. Please continue to let all prostate cancer patients to make the choice that is right for them. Do not eliminate the financial ability for those on medicare to opt for the proton treatment. Thank you.