Our Mission
is to prevent, detect, treat and ultimately cure cancer while addressing the unique challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve.
Cancer Center Updates
Targeting Pancreatic Cancer with Radiotherapy
Recent developments in radiation oncology have made radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer more effective and easier on the body.
Grand Adventure: Tumor treatment ensures hike…
David had conquered the 21-mile hike four times before, and he had logged numerous hours of training in preparation for this latest trek. But this…
When battling sarcoma, is proton therapy a secret…
Many sarcoma patients require high doses of radiation as part of their curative treatment, and sarcoma can be an ideal candidate for proton therapy…
Cancer Research News
‘Fine tuning’ certain cells may prevent gut inflammation, researchers find
University of Florida Health researchers find new details of immune system’s molecular “switch”
Grant to help UF Health researchers boost HPV vaccinations among youngsters
UF Health Shands Hospital ranks among nation’s best in seven medical specialties
Around the Center
Clinical Research Offfice
Clinical Trials Support
The mission of the Clinical Research Office is to help deliver new and promising cancer treatments in order to improve the lives of the patients at the UF Health Cancer Center.
Research
Research Resources
Our clinician-scientists participate in research that has a direct impact on improved patient outcomes, and allows patients access to the very latest cancer-fighting technologies and drugs.
Patient Care
Treatment Options
One of the great benefits of receiving cancer care at an academic health center like UF Health is unique patient access to the most advanced medical research, treatments and technologies.
Cancer Center Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Nov 18
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Cancer Therapeutics and Host Response Program Meeting
CTRB Room 2161
9:00am to 10:00am
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Mechanisms of Oncogenesis Program Meeting
CGRC Room 133
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Nov 19
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Wilmot Gardens
Wilmot Gardens Greenhouse
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Nov 20
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UF Health Cancer Center Oncology Grand Rounds presents “Treating Oligometastases with Stereotactic”
Communicore C1-004
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Breast Cancer Support Group
UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital, Room 8011, eighth floor, 1500 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608
6:00pm to 7:00pm
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Community
Event Recap
August 27, 2019
The inaugural lecture for the Community Outreach and Engagement Speaker Series was held on Aug. 27 and featured Sue Friedman, D.V.M., the founder of FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered.
