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.
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.
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in the news
On March 6, 2026, the University of Florida College of Medicine Alan H. Porter, M.D., & Claudia B. Porter, R.N., Department of Radiation Oncology…
“For more than 50 years, [Dr. Porter] has practiced radiotherapy and enhanced oncologic care in his extended community,” said Nancy Mendenhall…
UF Radiation Oncology’s Dietmar Siemann, Ph.D., received the Golden Gator award on January 16, 2026, which recognizes those who have demonstrated…
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.
NCI Research Blog
