California Protons Cancer Therapy Center

08/06/2026

We are so excited for Rady's Child Life Specialist Julia to be matched with a therapy dog to support our youngest patients while undergoing proton therapy treatment. This program will be an incredible addition to the tools we use to make sure our children are comfortable. Watch this incredible story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rJr68nLBIg

Both child life specialists will be matched with their dogs this fa...

05/08/2026

Morning treats and lunchtime yummies for our amazing nurses in honor of Nurses Week! They deserve to be spoiled this week!

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Week from California Protons! We are so grateful for the compassion, dedication, and strength our nurses bring to every patient interaction. Your care and commitment make a lasting difference, and we are honored to celebrate you this week and always.

05/05/2026

May the 4th be with you! The team channeled their inner Jedi yesterday (and maybe a few Sith) to celebrate this quirky unofficial holiday. Whether you’re a die-hard Star Wars fan or just here for the fun, it’s hard to ignore the galaxy-sized impact this franchise has had on entertainment. Drop your favorite Star Wars movie or character in the comments - we’d love to hear!

04/03/2026

We couldn't forget our adult patients! In honor of Spring and Easter, everyone was invited to assemble Lego-style flowers to brighten up the Center and their homes! Happy Easter everyone!

04/03/2026

California Protons had the pleasure of putting together Easter Goody Bags for our youngest patients. Our goal is to provide some Spring joy and excitement during their treatment. Happy Easter Everyone!

03/31/2026

In honor of National Doctors' Day, we'd like to recognize A.J. Mundt, MD. Dr. Mundt is the founding chair of the Dept. of Radiation Medicine at UCSD School of Medicine and Deputy Director of UCSD Health's Moores Cancer Center. https://www.californiaprotons.com/team-member/j-mundt-md-facro-fastro/

03/30/2026

In honor of National Doctors' Day, we'd like to recognize Loren Mell, MD. Dr. Mell specializes in treating patients with head and neck cancers and is Chief of Radiation Oncology Services for head and neck cancer at UC San Diego Health. https://www.californiaprotons.com/team-member/loren-mell-md/

03/30/2026

In honor of National Doctors' Day, we'd like to recognize Brent Rose, MD. Dr. Rose specializes in treating patients with prostate, head & neck and primary brain tumors. He is an assistant professor instructing medical students, residents and fellows at UCSD School of Medicine. https://www.californiaprotons.com/team-member/brent-rose-md/

03/30/2026

n honor of National Doctors' Day, we recognize Steven Davis, MD for all he does to care for our patients. He is dedicated to the vision of complete victory in the war on cancer with a treatment philosophy based on maximizing success while minimizing treatment toxicities. Learn more about Dr. Davis: https://www.californiaprotons.com/team-member/steven-davis-md/