FloridaProton

09/17/2025

If you haven't tried it yet, the Caramel Apple Dumpling ice cream flavor is a hit! 🍎🥧

Millie's Ice Cream Truck will be out in front of UF Health Proton Therapy Institute this Friday, September 19th from 11AM - 2PM! Stop by and support our pediatric programs!

Find out more about this fundraiser to support Florida Proton throughout the month of September: https://www.facebook.com/events/763755379856347/

09/16/2025

We are thrilled to share that Dr. Danny Indelicato has been a dedicated member of the Paediatric Radiation Oncology Society - PROS since 2005, contributing to advancing radiotherapy care for children globally and promoting the field through significant collaborations.

PROS recently shared their 20-year report and their mission to educate others in the field of pediatric radiation oncology on ways to continue to improve outcomes for our youngest patients. Discover their advancements: https://bit.ly/41Rlll5

09/15/2025

Seamless Cancer Care: Prostate Cancer Survivor shares what made a potentially difficult situation a seamless treatment experience.
View his full video here: https://bit.ly/46kB0dZ

09/12/2025

Avoiding re**al side effects is a key benefit to using proton therapy for prostate cancer treatment. To aid personalized treatment selection, our experts developed a predictive model for acute re**al toxicity in patients with prostate cancer undergoing radiotherapy with photons (X-ray radiation) and protons. In the proton cohort of the study, protons achieved 100% sensitivity and specificity, compared to only 83% sensitivity in the X-ray radiation group.

Find out more about this predictive model in their recent publication: https://bit.ly/4gnW3kr

PURPOSETo aid personalized treatment selection, we developed a predictive model for acute re**al toxicity in patients with prostate cancer undergoing radiotherapy with photons and protons.MATERIALS AND METHODSWe analyzed a prospective multi-institutional ...

09/11/2025

Today was a great day out in the community at the Nassau County Council on Aging 11th Annual Senior Expo and Health Fair sharing the benefits of proton therapy for cancer patients! This is a free annual event that provides info on local resources, giveaways and entertainment. We enjoyed meeting so many people!



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09/10/2025

Today we celebrated cancer survivors and graduates from UF Health Proton Therapy Institute at our patient education luncheon. Congratulations to all graduates and soon-to-be graduates!

Our patient luncheon today included a talk by our Certified Child Life Specialist, Carey, who shared about the field of child life and the importance of psychosocial support in pediatric radiotherapy. Find out more about Carey and her role here: https://bit.ly/47ysvhN.

Association of Child Life Professionals

09/09/2025

An Invitation to a Public Forum: "What Everyone Should Know About Breast Health"

Dr. Julie Bradley and Dr. Nancy Mendenhall of UF Health Proton Therapy Institute are joining the 2025 Panel of Experts and Guest Speaker, Mayor Donna Deegan for this breast health education Q&A session. Seating is limited for this Free event.

RSVP by Sept. 26 to Stephanie Crawford 904.244.4387 or Stephanie.Crawford@ufhealth.org

Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer: https://bit.ly/4nnftbl

09/08/2025

*UF Expert Highlighted in the 50 Years of Radiation Science edition of the Red Journal*

During Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month, our GYN expert, Dr. Lucas Sapienza shares his latest research and goal of improving outcomes for cancer patients: “Brachytherapy (internal radiation therapy) is a major component of the management of multiple types of cancers, especially gynecological cancers. The understanding of its complications (such as urinary organs damage) and developments in image-guided adaptive brachytherapy (IGABT) are the pathway to improve currently available techniques and patients outcomes.”
Read his recent publication here: https://bit.ly/4m2xWsL

Find out more about our expert radiation oncologist and his continued work: https://bit.ly/4giBYMv.

American Society for Radiation Oncology

09/04/2025

Dr. Raymond Mailhot is the radiation oncology expert dedicated to supporting and treating people with lymphoma. His focus of treatments is to provide a cure, while also focusing on improving survivorship of these often young patients. Much of his research is focused on analyzing scholastic outcomes of pediatric and young adult patients going through radiation treatment, and identifying ways to improve their long term outcomes. To date, he has been granted over $3 Million to dedicate to his research.

Read why proton therapy can make a difference in the long-term survivorship for these patients: https://bit.ly/4mQjMfJ

09/03/2025

“My doctor said I was good, and I feel good!”

Richard celebrated not just his one-year anniversary after completing proton therapy for prostate cancer, but also made incredible memories thanks to his daughters in Hawaii. Diagnosed with prostate cancer, Richard opted for proton therapy in Jacksonville and now feels better than ever. He’s grateful for the outstanding care and encourages others to consider the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute for their treatment. Enjoy Richard's story and share with a friend today: https://bit.ly/3I6EYPl.

Richard Felder is a Prostate Cancer Survivor

09/03/2025

This month, we pause to honor the pediatric patients we have treated, and the families that we have come to know in the past 19 years during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Danny Indelicato leads the University of Florida Pediatric Radiotherapy Program. View our post for more vital statistics from this internationally renowned program.

As we raise awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness, we are celebrating our youngest patients throughout the month. If you are the family of a child currently on treatment, connect with our Child Life Specialist, Carey, for details on the celebrations we have planned for you!

Our Pediatric Program Info: https://bit.ly/4p3Mefl

08/29/2025

We will be closed for the upcoming Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 1, 2025.