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About us

The University of Florida Shands Cancer Center (UFSCC) is an interdisciplinary initiative connecting clinicians and scientists at the UF Health Science Center's Gainesville and Jacksonville campuses, Shands at UF, in Gainesville, and Shands Jacksonville, who perform original scientific research and enhance clinical strategies for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.

Mission statement

The University of Florida Shands Cancer Center (UFSCC) is dedicated to the conduct of original scientific research into the mechanisms of oncogenesis and normal cell growth, and facilitating the translation of novel research findings into clinical strategies for therapeutic, diagnostic and/or preventative cancer trials.

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.

Shands at UF Cancer Services were ranked 46th in the country by U.S.News&World Report. Learn more.

Shands at UF Cancer Services Navigation

History

University of Florida Shands Cancer Center 2007 Annual Report (PDF file)

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

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 (consult@shands.ufl.edu) or use our secure online form.