UF Radiation Oncology
A pioneer in the field of radiation oncology, UF maintains one of the best academic radiation oncology programs in the country as part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated UF Health Cancer Center. Our department is committed to superb patient care and excellence in research, teaching, and leadership on the local, state, national, and international levels.
Patient care
When the diagnosis is cancer
Treatment Options
The treatment of cancer usually involves surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these methods.
An overview for patients
Radiation Therapy
Cancer cells grow by multiplying or dividing to make new tumor cells. Radiation therapy causes changes within a cancer cell to stop its development.
Determining the best approach
Targeted Cancers
Cancer treatment may vary depending upon the type of cancer, the stage of cancer, and the goal of treatment.
Before your appointment
Patient Information
Find directions and parking information, our New Patient Checklist, lodging, and financial arrangements here.
Education
Physician and Medical Physics
Residency Programs
Providing comprehensive training in all aspects of clinical radiation oncology, oncology research, medical physics, and cancer biology.
in the news
The 2024 Pink Pumpkin Challenge
This October, the Department of Radiation Oncology is recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its annual UF competition. UF Health…
Dr. Raymond Mailhot featured in ASCO’s Connection…
Supported by a 2020 Global Oncology Young Investigator Award (GO YIA) from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, Dr. Mailhot and his team—including…
Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma Treatment Just Got…
A collaborative team led by clinical associate professor Kathryn E. Hitchcock, MD, PhD has secured a provisional patent for a groundbreaking device…
People
Faculty and staff
Meet Our Teams
Find out about our renowned clinicians, medical physicists, research scientists, administrative assistants, and support staff.
Research
determining new Treatment Outcomes
Radiation Oncology Research
One of the great benefits of receiving cancer care at an academic health center is that our teams participate in cutting-edge research.
