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FROG - FLORIDA RADIATION ONCOLOGY GROUP is one of the premier Radiation Oncology practices in North America. It has grown from a single physician over
50 years ago, to our current group of 25 board certified Radiation Oncologists practicing in clinics throughout Florida.
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BARRY BLANK
| BARRY BLANK |
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| Barry and his grandsons |
In 1999, at the age of 65, my Urologist diagnosed me with Gleason 8 prostate cancer. He referred me to Dr. Terk at the
Florida Radiation Oncology Group for evaluation. He reviewed in detail with me the pros and cons of the different available
treatments. After discussing the various options, I ultimately decided to pursue radiation therapy, rather than surgery, in
order to maintain the best possible quality of life. The explanation of the entire procedure was very clear to me. I underwent
a few months of hormone treatment, followed by a prostate seed implant and 5 weeks of radiation treatments. The entire process
was completed in the spring of 2000. The treatments did not at all interfere with my full time work schedule except for the
short time needed each day for the daily radiation treatments. Since that time, my PSA has remained 0.10 ng/ml, and I’ve been
feeling great ! All of the staff at the Florida Center for Prostate Care are very professional and friendly, and I highly
recommend them.
| DAVE BLISS |
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| Dave in his garden |
In January 2005, following a much overdue routine physical , my PSA count came back elevated. This alerted my family doctor
of a potential problem and he referred me to a Urologist. After a thorough examination and biopsies, I was diagnosed with
Gleason score 5 prostate cancer. My Urologist immediately referred me to the Florida Radiation Oncology Group to be further
evaluated. On my very first visit he fully discussed the different options available taking ample time to answer the many
questions I had. He also reviewed in detail the possible side effects of each. He sent me for a CT scan and an ultrasound
of the prostate. With these results in hand we were able to determine the best procedure to undergo. Being a very active 66
year old person and gainfully employed with a heavy travel schedule I chose the prostate seed implant. This was done May 3rd
and I was back to work on the 4th with a minimum of side effects. I’m looking forward to many more years of cancer free life
and give thanks every day to God, my doctors, and their caring wonderful professional staff. They have given me a new lease
on life and I highly recommend their services.
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