Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and globally. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, it’s important to encourage those at high risk to consider new screening options and take proactive steps towards prevention, detection, and early treatment. According to the American…
Paul Okunieff, MD, Professor, Chair, and Interim Medical Director, is pleased to announce the addition of Professor Tithi Biswas, MD to the University of Florida College of Medicine Radiation Oncology team. Dr. Biswas joins UF from the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Case Western Reserve…
This October, the Department of Radiation Oncology is recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its annual UF competition. UF Health Shands employees and UF College of Medicine faculty, staff, residents, and students – as individuals or teams – are invited to submit their best pink pumpkins for…
A collaborative team led by clinical associate professor Kathryn E. Hitchcock, MD, PhD has secured a provisional patent for a groundbreaking device that addresses the challenges of total skin electron beam therapy.
Paul Okunieff, MD, Professor and Chair of the UF Department of Radiation Oncology, is pleased to announce the promotion of two talented UF Health Proton Therapy Institute (UFHPTI) faculty members, effective July 1, 2024. Julie A. Bradley, MD, MHCDS (right) has…
The staff in the Research and Editorial Office of the Department of Radiation Oncology manage the research publication process, pre-awards grants process, promotion and tenure process, and clinical research process – including retrospective studies and prospective clinical trials – for the faculty and residents of the…
This June, the UF Health Cancer Center Office of Community Outreach and Engagement will present a special series of lectures focused on cancer survivorship. The 2024 Cancer Connections Survivorship Series brings together cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and healthcare professionals who will provide information on…
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and UF Radiation Oncology is out to #ChompSkinCancer beginning May 13! Approximately 5.4 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year in just over 3 million people, making it the most common of all cancers in this…
Supporting Participation and Representation of Key Underrepresented groups in Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida August 5 – September 1, 2024 The SPARK-ONC Student Program is a fully funded, 4-week, in-person comprehensive experience open to two fourth year Underrepresented in Medicine (UIM) students, created to increase representation and…
A research team led by UF Radiation Oncology Professor and Chair Paul Okunieff, MD has received a $14,931 grant from the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF) to provide medical items to breast cancer patients and survivors. Second Year Radiation Oncology Resident Anthony Casper, DO and Research Administration…
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