If you’ve had treatment at UF Health, you share something in common with Olympic athletes. UF Health is the only U.S. Olympic & Paralympic National Medical Center located in the Southeastern U.S. providing care for Team USA.

Kama Anderson shares her journey battling a meningioma so that others know what to look for if they have similar symptoms, and because while not labeled as a cancer, a meningioma is just as dangerous. It also requires surgery, radiation and other cancer treatment methods.

Seamless. That is how Ron Howorth and his wife, Ya, described their experience receiving proton therapy treatment at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. In 2023, Ron was diagnosed with prostate cancer and started looking into the many options available for cancer treatment.

The National Association for Proton Therapy (NAPT) awarded its inaugural Champion Award to U.S. Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL) for his steadfast efforts to safeguard patient access to proton therapy.

David Bruyn has been through a lot. Following two strokes and brain surgery, he faced another challenge when a hemorrhagic brain stem stroke impacted his ability to swallow, leading to the installation of a feeding tube.

A new tribute to the many people, foundations and organizations that have generously supported the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute over the years was recently unveiled.

Mya Thibodeau is a 15-year-old young woman passionate about cheerleading and exercise. It was a shock in December 2023, when Mya was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She feared her cheerleading days would have to end, but with proton therapy at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, Mya found hope and returned to cheerleading while undergoing part of her treatment for brain cancer.