Executive Director’s Message – August 2026
On August 14, the 20th anniversary of the first patient treated with proton therapy at the University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, we take a moment of both reflection and celebration. We reflect upon the more than 13,000 people who entrusted us with their cancer treatment to give them the best chance to live life to the fullest.
Letter to the Editor
I received treatment for my prostate cancer in 2009 at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. My experience was very positive. It dawned on me that I may have something that you might find useful as you celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Institute.
Survivor Spotlight: First Florida Proton Patients 20 Years Later
Three lives, three stories of cancer treatment and living life to the fullest 20 years after proton therapy and still going strong.
Protect Patient Access to Proton Therapy
The government agency in charge of Medicare, CMS, is considering a 30% cut in reimbursement for proton therapy.
Q&A with Mike Malekoff, Volunteer Chair of the 20th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
At the heart of this celebration is Mike Malekoff, our Volunteer Chair for the event. As an alum of the Institute, he has been instrumental in shaping this anniversary celebration.
20 Years of Progress in Proton Therapy: Advancing Research, Recognition and Pediatric Care
The 20-year history of the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute continues with benchmark research, new professorships and fellowships and recognition for excellence in cancer care.
Latest Research August 2026
Each research study published is one step forward to better understanding cancer and the effectiveness of cancer treatment options.
Blog Spot: Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer
What makes proton therapy a good option for patients needing radiation treatment for prostate cancer?
Proton Therapy News Brief Roundup - August 2026
Catch up on the news and developments at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.
- Roi Dagan, MD, MS, Presented Current Practices in Proton Therapy for Uveal Melanoma
- Director of Clinical Dosimetry Presents at American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) 51st Annual Meeting
- Jacksonville’s Top Doctors
- Lucas G. Sapienza, MD, PhD, Energized by Advancements & Collaboration in Radiation Oncology
- Long-standing Local Restaurant Supports Cancer Patients
Executive Director’s Message – June 2026
While observing National Cancer Survivors Day on June 7, we are reminded that survivorship is not simply a milestone reached at the end of treatment — it is a lifelong journey marked by strength, resilience and hope.
Letter to the Editor
Michael and I want to say thank you for helping us and getting us in to see Dr. Dagan. Dr. Dagan has been a wealth of information and the personal touch from him and his nurse Melissa to the team who is actually doing the radiation is comforting and very much appreciated.
Three Friends, Three Prostate Cancer Diagnoses—and One Shared Path to Proton Therapy
A Tallahassee friendship spans decades—and guides three men through prostate cancer treatment at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, highlighting the impact of shared knowledge, patient advocacy and advanced radiation therapy.
Patients’ Voices Bring Chime Stories to Radio Listeners
For many patients at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, ringing Aud’s Chime in the main lobby is a moment they will never forget. It marks the end of radiation therapy—and the start of a new chapter.
20 Years of Progress in Proton Therapy: The Early Years
The 20-year history of the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute continues with the first patients treated in 2006, rapid growth and expansion of cancers treated and international reach.
Registration is Open for 20th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
You’re invited! Join us for a special 20th Anniversary Celebration Weekend, October 23-25, 2026, at the beautiful Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa.
Latest Research Publications from the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute
Each research study published is one step forward to better understanding cancer and the effectiveness of cancer treatment options. View the latest publications by our physicians and physicists, either as primary investigators or coauthors with oncology experts from around the world.
Blog Spot: A Radiation Treatment Guide for Prostate Cancer
For those who are newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and are considering radiation therapy such as proton therapy for treatment, we have developed a guide to understanding the role of radiation treatment in managing prostate cancer and questions to ask your radiation oncologist.
Proton Therapy News Roundup June 2026
- Video Game Truck Brought Fun to Pediatric Patients
- IBA Celebrates 40th Anniversary
- International Symposium on Proton Therapy
Executive Director’s Message – April 2026
As we welcome April—Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month—we are reminded that these diagnoses can affect some of the most essential parts of daily life: speaking, eating, swallowing and connecting with others.
Letter to the Editor
I did 7 weeks of proton therapy. 34 rounds of radiation. It was hard, but the doctors and staff were excellent. This is the best institute I have ever seen or experienced.