Proton Therapy News Brief Roundup

Catch up on news and developments at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.
  • Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
  • Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
  • Lymphoma Awareness Month
  • Top Doctors

Dan Stokes is a Proton Ambassador and Retired Land Speed Racer

Dan Stokes received prostate cancer treatment at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute six years ago. He continued his hobby of Land Speed Racing (LSR) following treatment. There was no way a cancer diagnosis and treatment were going to slow him down and stop him from racing his truck, which he lovingly refers to as “Mutt.”

Kerri Copeland Jarrell, APRN, MSN AGCNP-BC

Kerri Copeland Jarrell, APRN, MSN, AGCNP-BC, is a radiation oncology nurse practitioner with the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. Her focus is on supporting patients in their survivorship journey after the completion of proton therapy radiation. Ms. Jarrell has over twelve years of experience working with adults, with a focus on educating patients to improve their health and well-being.

Proton Therapy for Cancer Patients – Rotary Club of San Jose

Presentation by: Christina Mershell, Business Development Coordinator

San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32217

Join us for a discussion with the Rotary Club of San Jose as we discuss how proton therapy is an effective, non-invasive alternative to traditional X-ray radiation that helps patients beat cancer with fewer side effects and a better quality of life. How does proton therapy work and who can benefit from proton therapy? Contact us to RSVP for this event.

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