Jacksonville, FL \u2014 Elaine Carter\u2019s cancer journey began in 2021 as she was diagnosed with breast cancer. <\/p>\n
Surgery was first followed by chemo and then radiation at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe surgeon said we\u2019re going to take to the proton therapy because my breast cancer was on the left side, and your heart is on your left side. She explains proton therapy will go exactly to the tumor. It will not affect the heart.\u201d, said Carter.<\/p>\n
Elaine works at UF Health, but didn\u2019t realize the extent of the good they\u2019re doing until she went through treatment. <\/p>\n
After 33 sessions, she rang Aud\u2019s Chime to signal the end of her journey. <\/p>\n
\u201cI could breathe finally. I could take a breath and I knew that I was strong and I beat this.\u201d, she said. <\/p>\n
Elaine is thankful to everyone at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, calling them family. <\/p>\n
She\u2019s since become an ambassador to help other people going through treatment, and says it\u2019s the next step of healing for her. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Listen to the full interview here:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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