tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49746170422937832322011-04-21T23:15:02.722-04:00The Beam of HopeThis blog discusses the latest in proton radiation treatment focusing on pediatric applications. This blog supports the Pediatric Proton Foundation.Susan Ralstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259325199583978577noreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4974617042293783232.post-12022061486591886822009-05-23T21:38:00.014-04:002009-05-24T10:43:16.989-04:00Let the Blogging about Proton Begin!My goal is to update this blog at least once a week. Not that I think I have some “in” to pediatric proton, but like everything else, when you focus you notice. One of the things that jumps out to me, is that proton versus photon in terms of killing cancer is running just about equal in studies published to date. The issue, not discussed often, is the after effects. Radiation at certain levels Susan Ralstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259325199583978577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4974617042293783232.post-61067784946838621442009-05-17T13:53:00.004-04:002009-05-18T15:45:55.225-04:00Pediatric Proton Foundation Officially Launches!Yes, we are a few months later than we planned, but we are here. I am posting a copy of our first press release here. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. In 2007, Susan and Jim Ralston received the news every parent dreads: their 2-year-old son was diagnosed with spinal Ewing's sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. This heart-breaking report was followed by a discovery from relatives that offered some comfort Susan Ralstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259325199583978577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4974617042293783232.post-82878112933490201592009-01-11T09:17:00.002-05:002009-01-11T09:19:45.146-05:00Foundation website coming soonAfter months of laying the groundwork, the Pediatric Proton Foundation was formally approved as a corporation on December 30, 2008. There is still much work to do to get the website ready for launch. We are planning to launch the site in February. The website name will be www.pediatricprotonfoundation.org. Check back soon for the latest!Susan Ralstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259325199583978577noreply@blogger.com0