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Comprised of expert UF physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, the cancer specialists at the UF Health Cancer Institute are committed to providing you with the most comprehensive treatment available based on traditional treatments and innovative research alternatives.

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RECOGNITION

U.S. News & World Report

UF Health Shands Hospital is ranked among the country’s top 50 hospitals for cancer treatment, according to the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” report.

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Gold and blue U.S. News & World Report badge displaying 'Best Hospitals – Cancer 2025-2026' with bold lettering and a ribbon design.

Cancer Center of Excellence

UF Health has been designated as a Cancer Center of Excellence by the Florida Legislature for demonstrating exceptional, patient-centered care.

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Teal and gray badge with five white stars at the top and bold text reading 'Cancer Center of Excellence' above the Florida Health logo.

American College of Surgeons – Accredited Commission on Cancer Program

Blue and white diamonds with the American College of Surgeons logo and Commission on Cancer accreditation logo.

American College of Surgeons – Accredited Breast Center

Blue and white American College of Surgeons breast cancer accreditation logo.

American College of Surgeons – Accredited Rectal Cancer Program

Blue and white American College of Surgeons rectal cancer accreditation logo.

GO2-Designated Center of Excellence in Screening

Circular badge with blue and lime green text reading ‘Center of Excellence – GO2 for Lung Cancer Screening,’ featuring bold letters and two stars at the bottom

QOPI Certification Program

Logo for QOPI Certification Program featuring bold blue letters ‘QCP’ with a circular orange and green design, and tagline ‘Quality Cancer Care Recognizing Excellence’ in gray.

National Pancreas Foundation

Logo of The National Pancreas Foundation featuring abstract purple figures forming a caring embrace next to the foundation name in bold purple text.

Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network

Logo for ETCTN featuring bold red and black letters with a colorful circular icon of connected dots, and tagline ‘Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network – Team Driven. Cancer Therapy Focused.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Logo for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Precision Promise featuring a bold purple ‘P’ icon and text reading ‘Changing Medicine. Changing History. Changing Lives.

Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc.

Logo for Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation featuring overlapping teal letter ‘M’ shapes with bold blue text reading ‘mds’ and foundation name below.

Magnet Designation

Teal Magnet Recognition logo with bold white text and a stylized laurel branch, representing the American Nurses Credentialing Center award for nursing excellence.

American College of Radiology Accredited Facility

Gold and blue ACR Radiation Oncology Accredited Facility seal featuring bold lettering and a circular design with metallic shading.

Pheo Para Alliance Center of Excellence

Green and teal Pheo Para Alliance badge with overlapping orange and green shapes, bold white letters ‘ppa,’ and text reading Clinical & Research Center of Excellence.

NCI Cancer Center badge