Kidney cancer is the third most commonly occurring genitourinary cancer in adults. There are approximately 79,000 new kidney cancer cases each year in the United States, and the incidence of kidney cancer appears to be on the rise.
UF Health Shands Hospital's urology department was recognized as high-performing, placing the program among the top 10% of hospitals nationwide.
The UF Health Cancer Institute received designation from the NCI because of the exceptional, multidisciplinary care the Cancer Center delivers to patients and the leading-edge clinical research conducted by its faculty. Our providers across the spectrum of cancer care work together to provide personalized care to each individual patient. Cases are presented at weekly tumor boards which are attended by physicians across multiple departments, so they can work together to develop the best treatment plan possible.
Welcome to Gainesville! UF Health Shands Hospital, an academic medical center affiliated with the University of Florida College of Medicine, cares for patients from around the world. Physicians practicing at UF Health Shands Hospital are UF College of Medicine faculty. Learn more about Gainesville.
Initial consultations with the UF Health Urologic Cancer Center are held at the UF Health Urology practice, located on the third floor of UF Health Medical Plaza.
Want to know more? Check out our Patient Education section for more information.
UF Health research scientists make medicine better every day. They discover new ways to help people by running clinical trials. When you join a clinical trial, you can get advanced medical care. Sometimes years before it's available everywhere. You can also help make medicine better for everyone else. If you'd like to learn more about clinical trials, visit our clinical trials page. Or click one of the links below:
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding live biotherapy, MO-03, to standard of care (SOC) immunotherapy, including ipilimumab, nivolumab, axitinib, pembrolizumab, cabozantinib, and lenvatinib, to SOC immunotherapy alone in treating…
Our community and patient programs provide great value to patients, families and loved ones. People can find support, educational materials, expert consultants and more. In most instances, these programs are offered free of charge.
Improves health and quality of life for long-term cancer survivors.
An educational and networking event that brings together cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and health care professionals.
Interdisciplinary facility that helps support the diverse needs of individuals and families.
Pain management treatment plans for cancer patients.
Can assist you through the treatment process in a number of practical and supportive ways.
Peer companionship for adolescents and young adults living with serious illness.
This free online program educates those newly diagnosed with cancer on what to expect, how to manage stress, and navigate financial burdens, among other topics.
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