This October, the Department of Radiation Oncology is once again recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its annual UF-wide Pink Pumpkin Challenge and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Pink Pumpkin Challenge UF Health Cancer Institute employees and UF College of Medicine faculty, staff, residents, and…
The UF Health Department of Radiation Oncology is pleased to welcome back Judith Lightsey, MD, who has rejoined the team at the Davis Cancer Pavilion as a part-time Clinical Associate Professor. Dr. Lightsey specializes in the care of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) cancers. Dr. Lightsey studied biology…
UF Radiation Oncology residents, physicians, and alumni attended the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO) 67th Annual Meeting at San Francisco’s Moscone Center from Saturday, September 27 to Wednesday, October 1. This year’s event was organized around the theme, “Rediscovering Radiation Medicine and Exploring New Indications.”…
UF Radiation Oncology is extremely pleased to announce that Advanced Practice Provider Olayinka Ogedengbe, DNP, APRN, will join the team at the UF Health Radiation Oncology – Davis Cancer Pavilion! Olayinka joins the department from UF Health Medical Oncology, where she has provided diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare coverage for adult…
UF Health Radiation Oncology is pleased to welcome Danielle Cerbón, MD, as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Cerbón earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Universidad Anáhuac México Norte in Mexico City. She began her U.S. medical training with a preliminary year in general surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of…
“It’s critically important to consider the needs of patients with cancer after their treatment ends because survivorship brings its own set of physical, emotional and practical challenges that can significantly impact quality of life.”…
UF Health radiation oncology researchers will present innovative cancer research at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, held May 30 to June 3 in Chicago.
Twelve years after his diagnosis, Dave Hwalek’s strength, paired with deep faith in a care team led by Dr. Paul Okunieff, made all the difference in his cancer recovery.
The college recognized Dr. Nancy’s years of service during the annual event.
Kathryn E. Hitchcock, MD, PhD, and Nancy P. Mendenhall, MD, FACR, FASTRO, have been named Interim Co-Chairs of the University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology, effective April 4, 2025. Dr. Mendenhall (left) is a professor and current Medical Director of the UF Health…
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