Education, Research, Clinical Care

Our Hematology/Oncology Division faculty are committed to the three pillars of state-of-the-art patient care: superior clinical care, research and an outstanding training environment. We treat patients with all cancer types, and those with benign hematological disorders.

Our goal is to provide every patient with the best possible care, delivered by highly trained providers, that care about every aspect of your experience.

Randall Holcombe, MDRandall Holcombe, MD
Treating Cancer by Community

What do 9/11 first responders, Native Hawai'ians, and Vermont’s rural populations have in common?When they get cancer, they suffer worse outcomes than the average American. Serving these kinds of communities by eliminating cancer disparities and building equity is what drives Dr. Randall Holcombe, the new Director of the University of Vermont Cancer Center. Read more on UVM Today>>

The UVM Cancer Center

The University of Vermont Cancer Center is committed to innovative cancer research, life-saving prevention and treatment programs, public education and scientific collaboration, and serves to optimize cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and care across Vermont and northern New York.

You've just heard your doctor say the word cancer... 

Use our Guide For New Patients to learn about:

How we work with you, your care team, what your first visit may be like, treatment options, common concerns, reducing stress, questions/notes and more!

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“I cannot say enough nice things about the wonderful care I have received from all of the oncology staff; receptionist(s), nurses, techs, schedulers and doctors.”

- A Hem/Onc patient

Coronavirus: What People with Cancer Should Know

https://www.cancer.gov/coronavirus

In response to the cancellation of in-person support groups, the UVM Medical Center has put together a list of reliable online or remote support resources for cancer patients and their families: Click HERE for more information

Upcoming Events

 

2023 ASCO Annual Meeting
June 2-3, 2023
McCormic Place 
Chicago, IL
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Hematology & Oncology Division News

Sprague Named Face of 2019!

February 20, 2019 by Chloe Housenger

Each year, UVMMC recognizes colleagues who embody the spirit of the University of Vermont Medical Center and consistently have a positive impact on the experience of our patients, families and each other.

The faces of UVMMC is the medical center's most prestigious recognition award. We are delighted that Julian Sprague, MD, has been recognized this year! Congratulations to him and the 31 other recipients.

Dr. Sprague says "Next to patient care, creating an educational environment for fellows that inspires them to come to work every day is the most important work I do."


View all the Faces of 2019 via the UVM Medical Center Intranet