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A University of Florida College of Medicine faculty member since 1985, Dr. Mendenhall served as the chair of the department of radiation oncology from 1993-2006. She has nearly 30 years of experience and specializes in the areas of breast cancer, Hodgkin's disease, lymphomas and pediatric cancers. She also treats patients who have prostate cancer and other malignancies. Dr. Mendenhall is a leader in research, has extensive experience in cooperative group trials (COG) and has produced nearly 160 published works, including articles in such publications as American Journal of Clinical Oncology, Cancer, and the Journal of the American Medical Association. In addition, she has been named in several leading women's magazines as one of the nation's top doctors for women with cancer. Currently, Dr. Mendenhall is responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations of the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.
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- Radiotherapy Dosage , 70 publications
- Proton Therapy , 69 publications
- Combined Modality Therapy , 57 publications
- Hodgkin Disease , 47 publications
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UF awarded $11.9 million for prostate cancer research comparing proton and X-ray therapies
December 7, 2017
A University of Florida research team has been approved for a five-year, $11.9 million award to directly compare the potential benefits and harms of proton…
Department of Radiation Oncology, +4 more
