The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute Welcomes Dr. Lucas Gomes Sapienza to its Physician Team

Dr. Sapienza Will Treat Gynecological, Breast and Prostate Cancers  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 12, 2025) – The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute announces Lucas Gomes Sapienza, MD, PhD, is now on its physician team, specializing in advanced radiation techniques including image-guided adaptive brachytherapy, proton beam therapy and radiosurgery for treatment of gynecological cancers, breast cancer and prostate cancer. He is also Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida.

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With the surgery portion of her treatment completed, Rose Sweat was immediately referred to proton therapy and placed under the care of Dr. Dagan. The Institute's high volume of experience is one of the keys to successfully treating difficult cases, like Rose's.
As child life specialist, Carey Lawing, CCLS, provides psychosocial support to pediatric patients and families. In her role, she provides procedural preparation and support to pediatric patients undergoing treatment.