Related Links:
More Information about Proton Therapy and Cancer Treatment
The National Association for Proton Therapy
Provides a thorough overview of Proton Treatment from an independent, not-for-profit public source.
American Cancer Society
Information on many different kinds of cancer - including prostate cancer - and cancer treatments
OncoLink
Provides comprehensive information on cancer treatments, cancer research advances, continuing medical education, etc.
National Cancer Institute
The U.S. National Institute of Health's cancer research page
Particles
The newsletter of the Proton Treatment Co-operative Group
Floridabob
The Web site for a Florida chapter of Brotherhood of the Balloon. Contains updates and notes of interest to prostate cancer patients who have undergone proton therapy at Florida Proton.
University of Florida Shands Cancer Center
Comprehensive information on cancer research, diagnosis, therapy, control and education.
University of Florida Department of Radiation Oncology
Cancer information for UF's staff, students and patients - as well as the public.
National Cancer Institute - Head and Neck Cancer Homepage
Cancer information from the U.S. National Institutes of Health regarding treatment, screenings, trials, prevention, and more.
Oral Cancer Facts - Facts about the treatment, diagnosis, prevention and statistics regarding Oral Cancer.
MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine - Health news, including information about drugs, and a comprehensive medical encyclopedia and dictionary.
Register for Fifth Annual Play Golf - Fight Cancer! Tournament
Charity golf tournament benefiting University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute. Registration and sponsorship information Web site.
Brain Tumors
National Brain Tumor Foundation - The National Brain Tumor Foundation is a nationwide non-profit organization serving people whose lives are affected by brain tumors.
Brain Tumor Society - The latest information for the entire brain tumor community, from newly diagnosed patients, to survivors, families and healthcare professionals.
Recommended Reading
Don't Fear the Big Dogs
A former Proton Therapy patient and prostate cancer survivor tells his story.
You Can Beat Prostate Cancer
A prostate cancer survivor and founder of an international prostate cancer support group describes how he researched treatment options, evaluated the pros and cons of each and decided on proton therapy.
Reduced Normal Tissue Toxicity With Proton Therapy
A medical comparison of proton therapy, surgery and conformal radiation for treating prostate cancer.
