Executive Director’s Message – February 2025
Thank you for reading the first newsletter of 2025 from the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. As we begin another year, we are excited to continue celebrating the strength and resilience of our patients, especially as we share in the meaningful moment of ringing Aud’s Chime with those completing their cancer treatments. We also look forward to welcoming new families seeking compassionate care and support.
Letter to the Editor—My Heart is Overflowing with Gratitude
Dear Editor,
Well, it’s been 2.7 years since I completed my proton therapy.
I'm still here.
I'm still cancer free.
My heart is still overflowing with gratitude.
Brain Cancer
Survivor Spotlight: Vania Quiroz
Vania’s first response when she learned she had a brain tumor was, “Cool!” She thought it was fascinating that the doctors would be performing open brain surgery, and she was excited to share her experience with her friends and family.
UF Research Advances Care for Children with Low-Grade Gliomas
Gliomas are the most common pediatric brain tumor and encompass a diverse group of high-grade and low-grade tumors.
Prostate Cancer
Survivor Spotlight: Larry Smith
Together for 50 years and married for 37 years, Larry and Brenda Smith are truly friends and partners who support each other through everything.
Artwork of Jacksonville Native and Patient Featured on NFL Cleats in December
Gracielin Hickox, 17, of Jacksonville, Fla., was surprised to learn she was chosen to design Jaguars Pro Bowl long snapper Ross Matiscik’s cleats for a December game.
The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute in the Community
Patients often tell us that they heard about proton therapy and the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute from a friend, co-worker or someone from church.
Benefits of Prostate Cancer Screening
The new year is a good time to look ahead and think about what preventative medical care you may need. This includes cancer screenings.
Proton Therapy News Brief Roundup
Catch up on the news and developments at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.
- Art With a Heart Returns
- Santa Joe and the Community Come Together to Bring Holiday Cheer to Pediatric Patients
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About This Newsletter
The Precision Newsletter is an electronic-only publication that is distributed by email. Each issue is sent periodically to patients, alumni patients and friends of the University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute. As the official newsletter of the Institute, the content is compiled and prepared by our communications
representative and approved by the editor Stuart Klein, executive director of UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. Special bulletin newsletters may occasionally be prepared when timely topics and new developments in proton therapy occur. If you would like to send a Letter to the Editor, please click here.