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Six years after a spot was discovered in his eye, a Lacey man had proton therapy to eradicate ocular melanoma

Six years after a spot was discovered in his eye, a Lacey man had proton therapy to eradicate ocular melanoma

Proton therapy is a top treatment choice due to its precise targeting of the tumor in a small area
Blog PostsDecember 19, 2025
The Beam: Proton therapy clinical trials; prevention and treatment of ocular melanoma; beating the winter blues

The Beam: Proton therapy clinical trials; prevention and treatment of ocular melanoma; beating the winter blues

Clinical trials are critical to advancing treatment for cancer patients; learn about risk factors for ocular melanoma; tips on keeping winter mood swings at bay
Blog PostsDecember 19, 2025
The Beam: PBS for ocular cancers; prostate cancer support group; meet Brooke Wolford

The Beam: PBS for ocular cancers; prostate cancer support group; meet Brooke Wolford

Proton therapy facility starts using ‘pencil beam scanning’ for ocular cancers; learn about the benefits of a support group; meet our new child life specialist
Blog PostsFebruary 28, 2024
Kent police officer takes charge of his toughest case yet

Kent police officer takes charge of his toughest case yet

Garth's eye problems ended up being ocular melanoma.
Blog PostsAugust 07, 2020
Amy’s story: reflections after proton therapy

Amy’s story: reflections after proton therapy

5 questions with an ocular melanoma survivor
Blog PostsFebruary 07, 2019