Elaine C. Rang the Chime and Thought “Now I Can Heal. Now I Can Live.”
“I could breathe finally. I could take a breath and I knew that I was strong and that I beat this. When I rang those chimes I knew that I’m done with chemo, I’m done with radiation. Now I can heal. Now I can live.”
Ruth L. Shares How Proton Therapy “Basically Saved My Life”
“When you first get diagnosed, of course you think the grimmest and I had myself six feet under. But everyone really helped me through the whole process not only my family and friends but the doctors and the therapists there they really care about their patients and it really made me feel so good being there.”
Transparency and protection in clinical research trials
Clinical research plays a vital role in advancing medical care, improving treatment options, and shaping the future of healthcare.
Terrance F. Recalls the Chime “Sounded Like a Second Chance at Life”
“All of a sudden, this giant that I was facing shrunk. And belief in hope started to rise.”
Proton Therapy & Prostate Cancer – Presentation for IslandWalk Academy
Location: IslandWalk Academy, Venice, Florida
The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute will join the IslandWalk Academy for an educational presentation discussing the role of proton therapy radiation in the treatment of prostate cancer. Speaker, Christina Mershell, will discuss pencil beam scanning proton therapy and the research on patient outcomes. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with three prostate cancer survivors who were treated with proton therapy. If you are interested in joining us for this presentation, contact us via the info below.
Cancer Resource Navigation Info Session
Location: UF Health Jacksonville, Main Hospital Clinical Center, East Expansion Café, 655 W. 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
If you have been newly diagnosed with cancer, or you are a cancer survivor, we are here to support you. Meet with UF Health experts and community partners to learn more about the resources available to you and your family. Representatives will be available from the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, community resources and other oncology services. Sponsored by UF Health Jacksonville.
Steven F. Says “Proton Radiation Was a Huge Savior for Me”
“I had my daughter in my arms at the time, and had my family surrounded and had the entire proton center clapping and cheering us on. It was extremely emotional. It’s something I can’t really entirely explain how incredible it felt to be supported by the entire facility and feeling confident about my future and my health.”