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 Institute. 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.

Treatment Options

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.

Radiation Therapy - an Overview for patients

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.

Targeted Cancers

Before your appointment

Patient Information

Find directions and parking information, our New Patient Checklist, lodging, and financial arrangements here.

Making an appointment

Education

Physician and Medical Physics

Residency Programs

Providing comprehensive training in all aspects of clinical radiation oncology, oncology research, medical physics, and cancer biology.

Our residents are some of the most published radiation oncology residents in the U.S. Play Video

in the news

Radiation Oncology Professor Receives 2025…

The UF Department of Radiation Oncology is pleased to announce that Alex De Leo, MD, has been recognized as an Exemplary Teacher in 2025. Dr. De…

Alexandra De Leo, M.D.,

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UF Radiation Oncology Professor and Students to…

Associate Professor Walter O’Dell, PhD, and seven UF Radiation Oncology biomedical engineering students will attend the prestigious Biomedical…

UF Radiation Oncology Team to attend the 2025 BMES Conference

People

Faculty and staff

Meet Our Teams

Find out about our renowned clinicians, medical physicists, research scientists, administrative assistants, and support staff.

UF Radiation Oncology Faculty and 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.

Research

NCI Research Blog

As Rates of Some Cancers Increase in Younger People, Researchers Search for Answers

Rapid Genetic Test Could Help Guide Brain Cancer Surgery

Will This Cancer Metastasize? Check Its “Stickiness”

FDA Approval Likely to Change Initial Treatment for Some People with Advanced Colorectal Cancer

NATIONALLY RANKED

U.S. News and World Report

Nationally ranked in 6 adult specialties and 6 pediatric specialties and rated high performing in 4 adult specialties and 5 procedures and conditions.

Award

DEFINING OPTIMAL TREATMENTS

Annual Research Seminar

The seminar has three concurrent programs for radiation therapy, oncology nursing, and radiation oncology.

Seminar

EXPLORE THE

UF Health Cancer Institute

Our Mission is to prevent, detect, treat and ultimately cure cancer while addressing the unique challenges of the cancer burden faced by the people we serve.

UF Health Cancer Center