[PHI Redacted] experienced proton beam radiation therapy treatment for prostate cancer, and can honestly say that the side effects, with the exception of minor urinary discomfort, were basically non-existant. After nine months [PHI Redacted] PSA droppped to 1.7 from 7.5, urine function is normal and sexual functions remain good. [PHI Redacted] fellow patients share the same views. At first [PHI Redacted] Medicare Advantage plan would not approve proton therapy, but appeal was later upheld. [PHI Redacted] was determined not to settle for anything less. I strongly urge Medicare to continue their coverage of proton therapy treatment for prostate cancer so that others diagnosed with this illness can have the same opportunity.