FloridaProton

FloridaProton UF Health Proton Therapy Institute was the first proton therapy center in the southeast US. Florida Proton is a non-profit, academic cancer treatment center.

Our radiation oncologists have expertise in treating 20+ types of cancer in adults and children.

04/10/2026

Find out more about our focus on multidisciplinary care, especially when caring for people diagnosed with cancers of the head, neck and oral cavity: https://bit.ly/41qgLtn



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With over 45 years of experience treating people diagnosed with head and neck cancers, Dr. Bill Mendenhall shares the ch...
04/09/2026

With over 45 years of experience treating people diagnosed with head and neck cancers, Dr. Bill Mendenhall shares the changes he has seen over the years and advice for newly diagnosed patients.
Read 3 Questions with Dr. Bill here: https://bit.ly/3PYFOBk

University of Florida Health Cancer Institute

Dr. Bill Mendenhall is an expert in radiation therapy for head and neck cancers with 47 years of experience, including 20 years at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute

We’re thrilled to applaud our patients who have successfully completed radiation treatment and are ready to embrace a ne...
04/08/2026

We’re thrilled to applaud our patients who have successfully completed radiation treatment and are ready to embrace a new chapter of life! We wish you all the best!

Feedback is important to us. Consider sending a Letter to the Editor to tell us about your experience through the link at the bottom of the latest Precision Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4eglIfM

"It basically saved my life," said Ruth, brain tumor survivor.Are you tuning in on Fridays at 9:45am to hear the "Good N...
04/07/2026

"It basically saved my life," said Ruth, brain tumor survivor.

Are you tuning in on Fridays at 9:45am to hear the "Good News" stories on WOKV? If not, you missed the interview with Ruth who rang Aud's Chime after completing proton therapy for a brain tumor. Catch up on the interview now: https://bit.ly/4snMiqJ

News 104.5 WOKV

Check out the latest published research from our radiation oncology experts at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute hi...
04/07/2026

Check out the latest published research from our radiation oncology experts at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute highlighting head and neck cancers and pediatric cancers: https://bit.ly/4tD7SsB

The latest research from the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute for February 2026

Esophageal Cancer Survivors:During esophageal cancer awareness month, we are grateful to be able to share stories of enc...
04/06/2026

Esophageal Cancer Survivors:
During esophageal cancer awareness month, we are grateful to be able to share stories of encouragement from people who have gone through this journey and their promising futures. Read their stories here: https://bit.ly/4sPoflL

Do you receive our Precision E-Newsletters?If not, sign up now and you will not only receive our newsletter every other ...
04/03/2026

Do you receive our Precision E-Newsletters?

If not, sign up now and you will not only receive our newsletter every other month with updates and patient stories, but also our 20th Anniversary Special Edition newsletters throughout 2026. Scroll to the bottom of the latest newsletter to Sign Up: https://bit.ly/419xG3p

  Month!For nearly two decades, the team at UF Health Proton Therapy Institute has treated more pediatric and young adul...
04/02/2026

Month!

For nearly two decades, the team at UF Health Proton Therapy Institute has treated more pediatric and young adult patients than any other proton center in the world using the latest proton therapy treatments backed by the latest research. Find out about the advances in technology, research and a comprehensive support network that have helped us support over 2,500 children and young adults, and their families: https://bit.ly/4tneye7

We honor head‑and‑neck cancer patients and patients who fight it. Clinical trials provide doctors with the evidence they...
04/01/2026

We honor head‑and‑neck cancer patients and patients who fight it. Clinical trials provide doctors with the evidence they need to reshape treatment plans and improve outcomes. We’re thrilled to share how a Phase III randomized trial from MD Anderson is reshaping the care for patients with cancers in the head and neck.

Proton therapy is showing real, measurable advantages for people with head‑and‑neck cancer—see the story here: https://bit.ly/4sWjuqo

The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute Has Experts in Head and Neck Cancer Treatment and Improves Patient Outcomes.

On National Doctors’ Day, we’re honored to celebrate the talented physicians and staff at the UF Health Proton Therapy I...
03/30/2026

On National Doctors’ Day, we’re honored to celebrate the talented physicians and staff at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. Our entire team is dedicated to helping patients and their loved ones overcome cancer and live life to the fullest. By making a gift and sharing a special message, you honor the caregivers in your life. Your message will be delivered in the days to come, and your gift will support UF Health’s life-saving work.

Share a Message Today: UFgive.to/PTIDoctorsDay

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2015 N Jefferson Street
Jacksonville, FL
32206

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18776866009

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https://www.floridaproton.org/

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