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Sylvester Announces New Proton Therapy Center

This is the only proton treatment center in Florida located at M.D., Ph.D., chair of radiation program off the ground and into the patient treatment phase.
an NCI-designated cancer center. oncology and interim deputy In April 2018, ground was broken for the new building,
“Our team of experts and the clinical trials we are able to director of Sylvester. “When and by February 2019 the Linbeck Construction Group had
offer, because of our National Cancer Institute designation, give the radiation dose to normal completed the shell. With 6,000 cubic yards of concrete, this is
us unmatched opportunities to make a difference – the Sylvester structures can be reduced, no ordinary structure. The separation wall between the radiation
difference,” said Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., director of Sylvester. there can be meaningful source and the gantry which houses the treatment equipment is
“Proton therapy is an important component of the innovative reduction of side effects later.” 16 feet thick.
treatments available to our adult and pediatric cancer patients.” “The team at the Dwoskin The cyclotron, which is the particle accelerator, was delivered
At two-thirds the speed of light, the proton beam enters the Proton Therapy Center will and installed by Varian in July 2019. Crews transported it from
body with a low radiation dose that can be programmed to stop guide you through every Europe and a crane lifted the cyclotron off a truck and placed it
within the tumor. This can result in decreased intensity and step of your journey from a in the building through an opening in the roof. This is the part of
frequency of adverse effects compared with radiation that uses planning CT-scan to designing the machine that makes the protons move at a speed of 100,000
x-rays, which are less precise and can penetrate normal structures custom devices that enhance Dr. Alan Pollack miles per second in order to destroy a tumor.
as they exit the body. the accuracy and precision of “Proton therapy is a new and exciting addition to Sylvester’s
“Protons have unique attributes which in some cases will treatment, to the planning and delivery of each treatment, which commitment to using cutting-edge technology and research to
allow for less radiation dose to healthy tissues and organs can span several weeks,” explained Dr. Diwanji, a radiation improve patient outcomes and reduce complications,” said Dr.
surrounding the cancer being targeted,” said Alan Pollack, oncologist. Pollack. “We’re thrilled to offer this at our brand-new state-of-
It took a little over two years to get Sylvester’s proton the-science facility, the Dwoksin Proton Therapy Center.” 

Reverse Mortgage: Is It For You?
PHYSICIAN REFERRAL PROGRAM
For The Pap Corps
By Martin Zevin, Attorney leave to your children (and that your children were anticipating
In consultations with clients for inheriting) may have little or no equity by the time you pass away.
Did you know that as a Pap member Estate Planning, this question is If there is no equity in your home when you die, it is likely that
You are entitled to VIP Appointment Scheduling at often asked: “What do you think of your children will just walk away rather than inherit a property
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center? reverse mortgages?” My answer is: where the mortgage is higher than the value. Statistics indicate
“It depends on the circumstances that the foreclosure rate on reverse mortgages is nine times the
Should the need ever arise, for any illness, you can contact one of of each person.” average for conventional mortgages.
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