Survivor Spotlight: Abbie (Dunn) Few

In April, Abbie (Dunn) Few and her husband Mike celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary. The anniversary is more than a celebration of marriage for Abbie and her family. It’s a reminder that Abbie is thriving and moving forward after a brain cancer diagnosis in 2013.

The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute are Experts in Treating Oral, Head and Neck Cancers

April is Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. The physicians at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute are experts in treating this serious disease. Head and neck cancers are effectively treated with proton therapy, sometimes in combination with other treatment methods, delivering highly precise radiation to the cancer, while sensitive structures like the jawbone, salivary glands, eyes and spinal cord receive less radiation.

UF Health Proton Therapy Institute Upgrades Technology in its Pediatric Playroom

New interactive touchscreen wall promotes therapeutic engagement and play therapy

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 21, 2024) – In March, the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute enhanced its playroom, a respite for its pediatric patients, significantly with innovative technology that promotes therapeutic engagement. An 86” interactive gaming wall features educational and sensory software and is the first of its kind in any proton therapy treatment facility in the United States.

Benefits of Proton Therapy – Kiwanis Club of St. Petersburg

Presentation by: Christina Mershell, Business Development Coordinator

St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Avenue, 2nd floor, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Who can benefit from proton therapy? What types of cancers can be treated with proton therapy? UF Proton Therapy Institute will be joining the Kiwanis club to share the benefits of proton therapy and updates in the research that is leading to a better quality of life for many cancer survivors.

UF Proton in the Community - 5th Annual Cars for Cancer Car Show

15022 Max Leggett Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32218 – Parking lot of BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

UF Health Proton Therapy Institute will be out in the community sharing information about the benefits of proton therapy for over 20 types of cancer. Come out and meet us, while you enjoy this free car show and other family activities hosted by the Duval Car Club Cancer Awareness organization.

Proton Therapy News Brief Roundup

Catch up on news and developments at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.
  • Dr. Bradley Recognized as an Exemplary Teacher
  • February is National Cancer Prevention Month
  • Encouraging Black Men to Get Screened for Prostate Cancer

UFHPTI Employee Recognition and Education Fund Is Established

A lifetime investment. That’s how Anthony “Tony” LoBianco describes his choice of prostate cancer treatment at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute (UFHPTI). And that’s how he describes his decision to make a philanthropic investment to establish the UFHPTI Employee Recognition and Education Fund.

Survivor Spotlight: Don Girvan

Don Girvan feels he’s been gifted with more time since his diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer and uses the precious gift of life to spend time with family and write novels.
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