Thanks to modern chemotherapy, gene-targeted therapy, and radiation therapy, there are now over 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Each of these treatments, however, may carry an increased risk for major cardiac events and early cardiac death. Fortunately, UF single-institution data indicate that declines in heart function…
Beyond the human loss resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has been an unfortunate increase in locally advanced cancers due to postponed or canceled screening appointments. UF Radiation Oncology Associate Professor Julie Bradley, MD; Assistant Professor Eric Brooks, MD; Assistant Professor Oluwadamilola T. Oladeru (Lola), MD, MA, MBA;…
Combining real-time MRI visualization with adaptive radiotherapy treatment planning and immediate delivery represents the next step in precision tailored cancer therapy, and these advanced high technology treatment techniques can be applied to both the definitive cure of primary tumors and also to the management of recurrent metastasis with ablative control…
On May 14, Matthew Culbert, MD, a Second Year UF Radiation Oncology Physician Resident, was awarded a $1,000 American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) Seed Grant for the development of an an innovative patient-centered mobile application. The ACRO Resident Committee chooses only four worthy projects to fund…
UF Radiation Oncology welcomed a new addition to its state-of-the-art team this month: an Elekta Linear Accelerator focusing on greater accuracy and precision for our patients. Radiation Therapists Yadi Castillo, Helen McGee, and Chad Lowe (right) expertly guide the Linac 6’s advanced technology, which also allows the Radiation Oncology team…
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could… – Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken What if you set out to…
UF Radiation Oncology is pleased to announce the addition of Assistant Professor Oluwadamilola T. Oladeru (Lola), MD, MA, MBA to the UF Radiation Oncology Gainesville team. Dr. Oladeru earned her Bachelor’s degree in molecular, cellular and developmental biology at Yale University. She then obtained her master’s degree in African studies…
The University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute (UFHPTI) announced the conclusion of its national search for a Director of Physics on June 14, 2021. Perry Johnson, Ph.D., who previously served as interim director, has been selected as permanent UFHPTI Director of Physics. Dr. Johnson (right) will manage and oversee…
Fantine Giap, MD, a Third Year UF Radiation Oncology Resident (right), has received the April 2021 LEAD Resident Award, which recognizes a resident’s commitment to exemplary service, evident in their daily patient, peer, and interprofessional interactions. A resident award recipient is nominated by nurse colleagues based on…
To further minimize side effects and promote quality of life for prostate cancer patients, the Department of Radiation Oncology has combined SpaceOAR VUE hydrogel administration with a 20-day Moderate Hypofractionated prostate cancer radiotherapy course at the UF Health Medical Oncology – Davis Cancer Pavilion. SpaceOAR VUE is a next-generation hydrogel…
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