Pete Gardner is a U.S. Navy veteran and was working as a health physicist for the Navy when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. When he found out that radiation was one of the treatment options for prostate cancer, he knew a thing or two about the effects of radiation on the body.
Samuel Jean-Baptiste, MD, MS
Dr. Jean-Baptiste is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida. He has a depth of experience in patient treatment and clinical research for cancers of the lung, prostate, central nervous system, head and neck, and gastrointestinal system. Additionally, he serves as Section Head of Biomedical Informatics, Department of Radiation Oncology.
Prostate Cancer Conference for Patients & Caregivers
Location: The Brownwood Hotel & Spa, 3003 Brownwood Boulevard, The Villages, FL 32163
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K
Location: EverBank Stadium, 1 EverBank Stadium Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Join UF Health Proton Therapy Institute and UF Health Jacksonville teams as we make strides against breast cancer at the annual American Cancer Society’s Making Strides of the First Coast 5k walk. We walk to support our family members, friends, and the patients we have had the honor of caring for over the last 18 years. Come on our walk with us, or just enjoy the event festivities! Sign up to join our team and receive event updates at: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/UFProtonPinkWarriors.
Proton Therapy for Head & Neck and Skin Cancers – UF Health Jacksonville Coding Department
Location: UF Health Jacksonville, 655 8th St W, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Proton therapy can be a treatment option for many people with head & neck cancers, especially skin cancers on the head and neck. We will be sharing insight into the research around radiation for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck with the UF Health Jacksonville coding team.
Are you interested in a presentation for your department or organization? Contact Christina Mershell at 904.831.4034 or education@floridaproton.org.
C.A.R.E. Expo 2024 at the Riverside Arts Market
Location: Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204
10th Annual Senior Expo & Health Fair – Nassau County Council on Aging
Location: Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Free Community Event! Join UF Health Proton Therapy Institute and more than 60 community organizations for information about healthcare resources in the area. Find out the benefits of proton therapy for over 20 types of cancer.
For More Info: Contact Christina Mershell at (904) 831-4034 or education@floridaproton.org.
Innovations in proton therapy for prostate cancer treatment
Making cancer treatment better for patients, both in improving cure rates and in reducing side effects, drives research and innovation at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.