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Cancer

Oncologists at The UF Health Cancer Center in Gainesville are dedicated to serving the residents of Florida with state-of-the-art cancer treatment, prevention, control and education.

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Our cancer experts work to ensure coordinated care is available to each patient through diagnosis, treatment and recovery — putting you at the center of everything we do.

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In June 2023, the UF Health Cancer Center became Florida’s newest NCI-designated cancer center. Only Cancer Centers that meet the highest standards for research and development in creating innovative approaches to cancer diagnosis and treatment achieve this level of distinction. An NCI-designation gets us a step closer to realizing our vision of a future where everyone has access to individually tailored treatments and leading-edge clinical trials that reduce the burden of cancer in our community and beyond.

Our caring team of specialists provide comprehensive, individualized treatment options, access to the latest clinical trials and superior outcomes. That’s why we’re North Central Florida’s only Cancer Center of Excellence.

The UF Health Cancer Center stands alone in the state of Florida in its unique ability to blend comprehensive patient care and innovative research in a collaborative environment.

Conditions and treatments

UF Health provides patients access to the most advanced medical research, treatments and technologies.

Patient support and resources

Cancer is a journey, and at the UF Health Cancer Center, you will not face it alone.

Appointments with our specialty teams

Schedule an appointment with one of our specialty multi-disciplinary teams by calling the following numbers:

Cancer rehabilitation services

After going through cancer treatments, patients may find themselves unable to perform the activities they once could. Our cancer rehabilitation specialists work with patients living with cancer and cancer survivors to maintain and improve their emotional well-being and physical function.

The cancer rehabilitation specialists at UF Health perform comprehensive evaluations and rehabilitative care – from physical and occupational therapy to other supportive services.

For patients with breast and gynecological cancers, our cancer rehabilitation physicians provide pre- and post-operative screenings as well as management of upper and lower extremity lymphedema.

Many cancer patients suffer from musculoskeletal complications during their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Our specialists help provide education on lifestyle changes and exercises that can help patients improve physically during and after cancer treatment. We also provide long-term care to evaluate our patients rehabilitation needs long after the completion of their treatment.

UF Health Proton Therapy Institute

The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute is the first and leading proton therapy facility in the Southeast. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, our expert physicians have treated more than 10,000 patients and over 20 cancer types, helping patients around the world achieve excellent success and quality of life.

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Disease Site Group Leaders

The UF Heath Cancer Center has Disease Site Groups (DSG) that leverage the expertise of research and clinical leaders. Each DSG is charged with developing clinical trials that further the UF Health Cancer Center’s mission of reducing the burden of cancer in our community and beyond. Click on the clinical DSG leaders below to learn more about their areas of expertise and background.

DSG leaders

Gastrointestinal

Genitourinary

Thoracic

Gynecologic

  • David Iglesias, MD

Sarcoma

Cutaneous

Breast

Neurology

Head and Neck

Hematologic Malignancies

Pediatrics

Make an appointment

Call (352) 265-0725 to make an appointment with one of our cancer experts.

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