Some of the most effective cancer interventions developed in the modern age are prevention and early detection screening. Mammograms, PSA blood screening, and colonoscopies each have a role in improving survival rates for the most common cancers – breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer, respectively.
Roi Dagan, MD, MS
Dr. Roi Dagan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed his medical training and residency at the University of Florida, College of Medicine and was Chief Resident Physician from 2011-2012. Dr. Dagan is the physician lead for the head and neck program and the ocular tumor program at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.
Nancy Price Mendenhall, MD, FACR, FASTRO
A University of Florida College of Medicine faculty member since 1985, Dr. Mendenhall served as the chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology from 1993-2006. She has more than 20 years of experience and specializes in the areas of breast cancer, Hodgkin disease, lymphomas and pediatric cancers.
Maintenance Technician – PRN
The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute (UFHPTI) in Jacksonville, FL, is looking for a reliable PRN Maintenance Technician to handle on call projects such as pressure washing, painting and larger facility upgrades. Reporting directly to the Director of Facilities, this role encompasses preventative and corrective upkeep across the campus—including minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, paint work, lock installation, wall fixture hanging and furniture assembly—while strictly complying with HIPAA, OSHA and other regulatory standards.
Gary F. Shares How Ringing the Chime Brought Tears of Gratitude to His Eyes
Gary’s diagnosis of prostate cancer didn’t stop him from doing what he’s always done in his vocation as a police officer and a school resource officer: building community. He quickly named the group of guys having treatment alongside him his “band of brothers,” and they have stayed in touch even years beyond their time at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. On the day he rang the chime to mark completion of treatment, he had about 45 people there to witness and celebrate with him, including his family, friends, and a special guest playing the bagpipes.
Drew R. Rang the Chime and Celebrated the End of Treatment for Throat Cancer
Drew celebrated “a moment” with his support team of family — including his wife, children and grandchildren — Dragon Boat Club teammates and the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute “red team.”
Kelly J. Was Determined to Beat Breast Cancer and is 14-Years Cancer-Free
Kelly shares how in 2012 she chose to treat her breast cancer aggressively and found out she was eligible for a proton therapy clinical trial at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. “If you’re in this area, or even in surrounding areas, I highly recommend it as part of your treatment plan.”
Sarah and Jahdyn P. Journey from Australia to Save Their 2-Year-Old Daughter’s Life
“To ring that chime, it just felt so final like we can close this book we’ve done what we need to do.”
Meet your cancer treatment team: your radiation journey
You’ve completed your treatment-planning simulation, and the countdown to the first day of radiation is on.