Executive Director’s Message – August 2025
We hope your summer days are bright and that each day has a joyful moment and a new memory made.
Letter to the Editor
I was referred to the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute in Jacksonville, Fla., by an old friend of mine after he heard that I had been diagnosed with cancer.
Survivor Spotlight: Richard Felder
Richard Felder recently returned from a surprise birthday and Father's Day dream trip to Hawaii with his daughter Kimberlee, all arranged by her and his other daughter Shontay.
Lucas Gomes Sapienza, MD Now Treating Gynecological Cancers, Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute
The addition of Dr. Sapienza to the team expands the Institute’s ability to treat more gynecological cancer patients.
Dr. Mendenhall Recognized During UF Spring Assembly
Several UF Health Cancer Center members were honored during the annual University of Florida College of Medicine spring assembly, which celebrates exceptional faculty achievements.
Your Stories: Conquering Cancer
Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation shares powerful stories of people impacted by cancer in the Your Stories: Conquering Cancer podcast.
Using Medical Physics to Focus On Patients
Radiation therapy using protons is being substantially enhanced by breakthroughs from the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute researchers in the field of automated treatment verification.
Survivor Spotlight: Denise Hawks
Denise was diagnosed with a spinal chordoma in 2017. Chordomas are an extremely rare type of sarcoma (cancer) that occurs in the bone, with fewer than 300 people diagnosed annually in the United States.
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. Below are the latest publications by our physicians either as primary investigators or co-authors with oncology experts from around the world.
Advances in Lung Cancer Treatment
One of the most significant breakthroughs in lung cancer treatment has been the ability to administer an effective radiation dose in as few as five treatments. This short-course, high-dose treatment, often referred to as SBRT, has gained traction for its ability to target cancer cells while minimizing damage to
Proton Therapy News Brief Roundup
Catch up on the news and developments at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.
- World Lung Cancer Day
- Breast Cancer Research Day
- Congratulations to Our Top Doctors
- New FAQ Page