A multidisciplinary team from the University of Florida Shands Cancer Center will work with you to determine a personalized cancer care plan based on your needs. Comprised of expert UF physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals, the cancer specialists at the UF Shands Cancer Center are committed to providing you with the most comprehensive treatment available based on traditional treatments and innovative research alternatives.

The exchange of knowledge and opinions among team members means that you benefit from the combined expertise of multiple cancer specialists from many disciplines, including surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, diagnostic and interventional radiology, nutrition and social work, as well as members from specialty medicine and surgical disciplines.

The UF faculty cancer specialists and their teams provide many services, including:

• Surgical procedures
• Chemotherapy
• Hematology/oncology
• Bone marrow transplantation
• Radiation therapy
• Radiation oncology
• Lymphography and sophisticated nuclear medicine studies
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy for breast cancer patients
• Gene therapy to attack tumors at a molecular level without destroying normal tissue
• Minimally invasive techniques to remove tumors
• Genetic counseling

View the 2007 Annual Report for University of Florida Shands Cancer Center.

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials - The University of Florida Shands Cancer Center is engaged in the development and delivery of innovative therapies and treatment, which are brought to the clinical setting through clinical trials. For a complete list of all available trials as well as a secure interactive matching service, please visit http://www.UFSCC.ufl.edu.

Related Links

• National Cancer Institute
• American Cancer Society

Information

For more information about the University of Florida Shands Cancer Center or to schedule an appointment, please call (800) 749-7424 or (352) 265-8000.

Visit the Division of Hematology and Oncology to learn more about the UF College of Medicine.

Visit our Make a Gift page to see how you can help combat cancer.

Shands at UF Cancer Services were ranked 45th in the country by U.S.News&World Report.

Shands at UF Cancer Services Navigation

History

University of Florida Shands Cancer Center 2008 Annual Report (PDF file)

University of Florida Cancer Survivor Program

Types of Cancer

Brain Cancer

Breast Cancer

Colon Cancer

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Genitourinary Cancers

Gynecological Cancer

Head and Neck Cancer

Larynx Cancer

Leukemia

Lung Cancer

Lymphoma

Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Oropharyngeal Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Skin Cancer

Cancer Treatment

Bone Marrow Transplant

Brachytherapy

Chemotherapy

Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

Radiation Therapy

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Surgery

Make an Appointment

To make an appointment or find out more information about cancer services offered at Shands at the University of Florida, please call 352.265.8000 or toll-free 1.800.749.7424

You may also email our Consultation Center or use our secure online form.