UF Radiation Oncology
A pioneer in the field of radiation oncology, UF maintains one of the best academic radiation oncology programs in the country. 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.
People
Faculty and staff
Meet Our Teams
Find out about our renowned clinicians, medical physicists, research scientists, administrative assistants, and support staff.
in the news
Targeting Pancreatic Cancer with Radiotherapy
Recent developments in radiation oncology have made radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer more effective and easier on the body. In a recent “Hope and…
Short Course Radiation Therapy Now Offered…
Robert Zlotecki, MD, PhD, UF Radiation Oncology Professor, Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, and Medical Director, and Assistant Professor Kathryn E…
ACRO Seed Grant Awarded to Radiation Oncology…
Akash Parekh, MD, a Third Year UF Radiation Oncology Physician Resident, has been chosen to receive an American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO…
Education
Excellence in Teaching and Research
Residency, Graduate & Fellowship Programs
Our residency, graduate, and fellowship programs provide training in all aspects of oncology and opportunities to work on world-class research projects .
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.
