Not typical of books about prostate cancer, Don't Fear the Big Dogs is more a story of a dad and daughter on an adventure of learning. But, the information woven into the story is invaluable to men seeking to know all the treatments available for prostate cancer, especially proton treatment.
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Don't Fear the Big Dogs is a story replete with discovery. Ride with Bill and Tori Lou with the top down, racing before the canyon wind. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you may – just for a fleeting moment – see yourself in the mirror, discovering. ~ Tim Moore, Author of  “The Motivator”
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Proton Coming to Northern Illinois
Thursday, June 19, 2008. On a tract of prairie in the DuPage National Technology Park in West Chicago a large white tent stood alone, impressive in its simplicity. Oversized golf carts shuttled community leaders, university and business executives, politicians, media folks and other guests of Northern Illinois University to the tent for a groundbreaking ceremony. Two years from now the Northern Illinois Proton Treatment and Research Center will stand on this site, bringing proton therapy to the Chicago area. ( more> )

Photo at left - Groundbreaking at Northern Illinois Proton Treatment Center. Left to right:
Bill Vancil; John Peters, President of Northern Illinois University; Ken Bourkland of Fermi
National Accelerator Laboratory. 

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Places Offering Proton Treatment
James M. Slater Proton Treatment Center
Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA
Proton Therapy Institute

University of Florida, Jacksonville
Francis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute
Indiana University, Bloomington
M.D. Anderson Proton Treatment Center, Houston

University of Texas, Houston

Other important links

ProtonBOB.com
Brotherhood of the Balloon
 - International Prostate Cancer Support Group.  Read over 100 patient testimonials
National Association for Proton Therapy
Includes proton news, including published Ten Year Study
ProtonResearch.org
Website for current and former proton patients and all who are interested      in learning more about proton therapy and Loma Linda.
What Your Doctor May Not Know - ProstateProton.com
A proton cancer patient provides some valuable insight
Abramson Cancer Center of PA Proton Info
Learn difference between Protons & X-rays

Our Travels
Jun-Jul '06 Northwest Tour   Click here to see Northwest travelblog with pictures
March '06 California Tour     Click here to see California travelblog with pictures
February '06 Florida Tour     Click here to see Florida travelblog with pictures

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Reader Comment
Just finished your book, I compliment you on two great adventure stories; dealing cancer, and traveling with your daughter. Obviously neither one will be forgotten. Your sharing it with us is a fantastic way to tell us to connect with our problems face to face, and connect with those you love as directly as possible. Excellent book! - Brad S., Oncologist, Naples, FL ( more> )
 

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