Proton and Photon Radiation Information

There are several now speciality medical facilities that offer proton radiation treatments. These are centers with extensive experience, latest technology, and do first and second opinions.

Mayo, Cleveland Clinic, John Hopkins, UFHPTI, etc. I mentioned UFHPTI as that is where I went for second opinion and received proton radiation there. Mayo Jacksonville only had photon radiation until they build there new cancer center in 2026.

Whether you choose proton or photon or surgery the information packet that will be mailed to you is excellent free information packet. It will explained difference in photon and proton radiation and many of the subjects discussed here like Space/Oar, drinking water, statistics, research, information, and two books on prostate cancer (one is Walsh) free.

I suggest many times on MCC regardless of choosing UFHPTI their information packet is excellent information on prostate cancer and will be sent to you free of charge with no pressure to have your treatment there. Below is that contact information. Call and asked for informatino packet as well as any question you have.
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UFHPTI: Here are the best ways people can reach out to us to find out more about proton therapy and to find out whether proton therapy might be an option for them:
Call us at (904) 588-1800 and ask for the Intake Department.
Submit an online form that goes directly to the Intake Department: https://www.floridaproton.org/about-us/contact-us

FAQ page: We have an updated FAQ page that answers all sorts of questions here - https://www.floridaproton.org/what-is-proton-therapy/faq

This is a great video about how proton therapy works and what a patient can expect from consultation through follow up after treatment: https://youtu.be/s4IgDRnvxwU

Patient Education Lunch – This is held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 12pm and prospective patients are welcome to come and learn more!

Proton Therapy tours: I am happy to give a tour to anyone! Our regular tour times are Mondays at 12pm, Tuesdays at 4pm and Wednesdays at 4pm. However, if those times do not work for someone, they can reach out to me directly at (904) 831-4034, and I would be happy to set up an individual tour for them.

You can also always share my direct contact info with anyone and I can direct them to the best person to answer their questions! clmershell@floridaproton.org or 904-831-4034.