When battling sarcoma, is proton therapy a secret weapon?
Sometimes called the “forgotten cancer,” sarcoma only makes up approximately 1% of cancer diagnoses in adults — but about 15% of cancers in those under the age…
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UF awarded $11.9 million for prostate cancer research comparing proton and X-ray therapies
December 7, 2017
A University of Florida research team has been approved for a five-year, $11.9 million award to directly compare the potential benefits and harms of proton…
Department of Radiation Oncology, +4 more
Newsweek names 11 UF Health specialists top in cancer care
Cancer is a complex and varied disease. It can begin anywhere in the body and spread for reasons that are not yet understood. Even the same kind of cancer can…
In the news
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Philanthropists Jane and Mike McLain make major gift to UF Health Proton Therapy Institute pediatric program
DOT.com February 27, 2018
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UF wins $12 million for study of prostate treatment
The Gainesville Sun December 8, 2017
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Proton therapy for prostate cancer results in long-term patient survival and excellent quality of life
Asian Hospital & Healthcare Management February 18, 2014
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Proton therapy for prostate cancer results in long-term patient survival and excellent quality of life
GTN News February 13, 2014