Loma Linda’s physician-scientists continue to research techniques and protocols to improve the efficacy of proton therapy treatment and to expand its use to heal previously considered “untreatable” forms of cancer and other diseases. Currently LLUCC researchers are involved in a number of research studies and clinical trials. Today, in addition to prostate cancer, proton therapy effectively treats tumors of the head and neck, along with lung, breast, liver and eye cancer.

“It has been extremely gratifying to realize how many lives have been saved and how significantly quality of life is enhanced through proton therapy treatment,” Dr. Slater said. “Now as we reflect upon our past successes, we are more inspired than ever to search for even more effective ways to put this incredible technology to good use.”


About the James M. Slater, M.D., Proton Treatment and Research Center

Established in 1990 the center was the first hospital-based proton therapy facility in the world. Today the center uses proton beam technology for many types of cancers and has treated more patients than any other proton treatment center worldwide. The center is part of Loma Linda University Health’s comprehensive health system, which is widely respected as a healthcare leader that has pioneered work in such areas as organ transplants, proton treatment for cancers, cardiac care, physical rehabilitation, and acute pediatric and adult care as well as treatments for chemical dependence and other behavioral disorders. The health system – which includes Loma Linda University Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, LLUMC-East Campus, Behavioral Medicine Center, Heart and Surgical Hospital, LLUMC-Murrieta and physician clinics – collectively sees over 30,000 inpatients and about 750,000 outpatient visits a year. Visit us online at www.lomalindahealth.org.

Contacts
for Loma Linda University Cancer Center
Sandra Levy, 818-597-8453, x-4
sandra@kevinross.net

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