Executive Director’s Message – December 2024
As we approach the end of the year, we find ourselves in a season of reflection—a time to cherish our relationships and give back to the community that supports us. At the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, we recognize the invaluable role of family and friends in the cancer care journey by observing National Family Caregivers Month in November.
Dr. Indelicato Given High Honor of Becoming an ASTRO Fellow
On Oct. 1, 2024, at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s 66th Annual Meeting awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., Daniel Indelicato, MD, was officially recognized as an ASTRO Fellow (FASTRO). He was one of 48 members awarded this year, and one of only 498 Fellows since the program began in 2006. ASTRO Fellows are nominated by past Fellows.
Proton Alumni Gathering Brings Patients and Survivors Together
Over 25 people joined Christina Mershell and Kasey Heilman at a proton alumni event in The Villages.
Prostate Cancer Education Conference Held at The Villages
For the second year, Curtis Bryant, MD, MPH, spoke at the prostate cancer conference for patients and caregivers held in The Villages.
Santa Joe Returns This December to Bring Joy to All
It’s nearly time for the annual visit from Santa Joe. This year, the holiday party will be held December 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. He will deliver a specially curated collection of toys and gifts based on the wish lists of each pediatric patient currently on treatment and their siblings.
Cancer Screening Highlighted by the NFL's Crucial Catch
The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute was honored to partner with UF Health and staff a booth at the Jacksonville Jaguars game on Oct. 27 during the NFL’s Crucial Catch.
Dr. Nancy Mendenhall Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from IBA
IBA, the worldwide leader in proton therapy technology, honored Nancy Price Mendenhall, MD, FACR, FASTRO with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the IBA Proteus® User Meeting 2024.
Simulation Suite Upgrades Phase II Complete with the Installation of MRI
The commissioning of a newly installed Philips Ingenia 1.5T MRI scanner is complete and caps Phase II of renovation and upgrade to the simulation suite technology.
Halloween Featured Goodies, Games and Costumes
Dozens of children who dressed as superheroes, princesses and spooky characters gathered a bounty of candy, games, prizes and toys as they took part in the Oct. 31 Halloween tradition at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.
Proton Therapy News Brief Roundup
Catch up on the news and developments at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.
- Dr. Zhang and his colleagues receive recognition for research
- 66th ASTRO Annual Meeting
- Particle Therapy Cooperative Group - North America (PTCOG-NA) 10th Annual Meeting