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
Dr. Fantine Giap Receives LEAD Resident Award
Fantine Giap, MD, a Third Year UF Radiation Oncology Resident (right), has received the April 2021 LEAD Resident Award, which recognizes a…
Short Course Radiation, SpaceOAR VUE Minimize…
To further minimize side effects and promote quality of life for prostate cancer patients, the Department of Radiation Oncology has combined SpaceOAR…
‘Does Cancer Care Inspire Great Writing?’
To answer this question, WebMD’s news outlet MedScape recently pointed to an article by Assistant Professor Kathryn E. Hitchcock, MD, PhD (right…
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.
