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Vaia Florou
( out of 181 reviews )

Vaia Florou, MD, MS

Languages spoken: English, Modern Greek

Vaia Florou is an Associate Professor in the Division of Oncology at Huntsman Cancer Institute of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her clinical and research interests are focused on sarcomas and gastrointestinal malignancies, with an emphasis on immunotherapy and targeted therapies. Dr. Florou received her medical degree from the University of Patras in Patras, Greece. Prior to her clinical training, she was a research fellow at the University of Cologne in Germany, where she studied the B-cell receptor signaling in CLL. She then completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson/Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey with an additional year as Chief Medical Resident. She pursued a Hematology and Oncology fellowship at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida where she graduated from in 2019.

She is involved in clinical trials aiming to improve immunotherapy efficacy in sarcomas and gastrointestinal malignancies. Her research has been presented at various national and international conferences including ASCO, AACR, SITC, ISTH and CTOS. She is also a member of several professional organizations like the American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Society for Medical Oncology, Connective Tissue Oncology Society and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
American Board of Internal Medicine

Patient Rating

Patients consistently report that Dr. Florou is knowledgeable, thorough, and compassionate, taking time to listen and clearly explain diagnoses and treatment options. Reviewers emphasize effective communication and responsiveness, noting she involves patients in decisions and answers questions until they feel comfortable. Many also praise the efficiency and supportive professionalism of her care team and the reassuring atmosphere of the clinic.

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4.9 /5
( out of 181 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


May 28, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Once she misunderstood my question about discontinuing a treatment. She thought I was asking if I needed permission. I was not asking that question. I was asking if I started treatment and I wanted to stop, was there any risk of stopping suddenly. I probably didn't explain my meaning enough when I asked the question and I didn't try to rephrase the question.

May 27, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I'd recommend her to everyone I know !!

May 24, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is a great doctor. Explained all my concerns and treated me really well

May 14, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Yes I recommend Vaia Florou and I hope she can cure me.

May 01, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is very professional and takes the time to listen and provide answers for the issues I have with my treatment for GIST. I feel very comfortable with her approach and concern regarding my treatment.

Apr 30, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She was very professional

Apr 29, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Took time I needed

Apr 19, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is very knowledgeable and explains things very well

Mar 26, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is the very best. She always listens and takes good care of me

Mar 25, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou was very helpful. We were discussing a clinical trial. She was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of information. She was great to work with. I hope we can get into one of her trials.

Mar 16, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Vaia Florou is wonderful, she cares about you and listens to you.

Mar 06, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is such a fine physician! She is so kind and has amazing attention to detail. And articulates in a way that is easy to understand. We feel so blessed to be her patient!!!

Feb 26, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I had asked ChatGPT to give me a list of questions to asked Dr. Florou. She had covered them all before I had to ask. She is very thorough and explains everything very well.

Feb 19, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very caring and pleasant to talk to.

Feb 17, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Vaia Florou is very Professional I'm very grateful with her because she takes care my health with patience and dedication

Feb 14, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

The Dr explained things in a professional way and seemed very concerned of my feelings and concerns

Feb 11, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is excellent at being well prepared with my case avd able to work with us on my various treatments. Both my husband and I feel heard and as if she listens carefully. I feel as though I'm able to make the decisions I want to make in care

Feb 06, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

she is the best!

Feb 06, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is understanding and calm which is comforting in a tough situation. She explains things clearly and doesn't make you feel stupid for asking, she is extremely kind.

Jan 18, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Amazing doctor who listens and explains things in a manner a layman understands!!!!!!

Jan 07, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I'm very happy to be in her clinical trail.

Dec 31, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She helped me feel not so scared.

Dec 26, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is very understanding and explains everything thoroughly

Dec 23, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very professional and knowledgeable of my health

Dec 21, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Fantastic

Dec 18, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is a wonderful doctor. I really do believe she cares about me and wants the best for me. I am very thankful to have her.

Dec 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

One of the top oncologists in the country. Dr. Florou was incredibly well informed about my rare cancer, she was also one of the most compassionate oncologists that I have met, taking the time to listen to my concerns and come up with a plan.

Nov 26, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is always professional, caring and listens to my concerns.

Nov 23, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou always treats us with care and concern. We are in good hands with her and her team.

Nov 12, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

nothing at this time

Oct 19, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou and staff have been very supportive and caring all through our cancer journey. We are in good hands.

Oct 17, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very knowledgeable about my condition and explained it very well to me that I could instant.

Oct 13, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is amazing. Always kind, considerate. Explains everything well and is very helpful in coordinating my care with others.

Oct 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She always takes the time to listen and answer any questions I have. I have told so many people about her and the care I have received at the Huntsman. I flew in from Idaho for my treatment and so grateful for the care she has given me.

Sep 28, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Have complete confidence in Dr Florou

Sep 18, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very knowledgeable. Presented in a non threatening manor. Didn't push - let me decide..

Sep 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr, Florou is very caring, kind and very courteous. She treats me with dignity, which makes me feel comfortable with her. She listens and answers with my best interests at heart. I would recommend her to anyone with cancer.

Sep 08, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Fantastic Dr.

Sep 07, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is a wonderful doctor she truly cares and pays attention to details

Aug 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

FRENLY , LISENED AND EXPLAINED

Aug 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Professional and compassionate with patient and family [TRANSLATED]

Aug 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou and her PA are very nice and knowledgeable

Aug 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I absolutely love this doctor. The care and concern she delivers is excellent.

Aug 07, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent, very professional

Jul 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very professional and caring

Jul 04, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very good Doctor. She takes her time to explain things Very well.

Jun 24, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is an extremely qualified Dr. She has taken excellent of me and has been wonderful to explain my treatment. Her office is very accessible and always gets right back to me with answers. I trust her to continue to help me.

Jun 15, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Knowledgeable and Caring

Jun 05, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is extremely competent. I trust her implicitly. I also appreciate all the extra support available at Huntsman such as social work, physical therapy, acupuncture, palliative care, and massage.

May 22, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Gaia Florou is a great Dr

Apr 23, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

The greatest Doctor I have ever had. I still remember my first visit. She sent 90 minutes with me and knew all about me. Unlike another doctor I had seen in another hospital in Idaho. I can not say enough about her

Apr 13, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Vaia FLorou is an excellent caring DR

Apr 12, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is extremely knowledgeable. She remembers your entire care history.

Apr 12, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

shes the best doctor and understandable and courteous.

Mar 31, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She explains things so I understand. She knows what she is doing. Remembers everything about my case and how we will proceed. I feel very confident about my care with her.

Mar 28, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Shes the best, takes real good care of the patients. Explains everything in detail, so that o can understand them.

Mar 15, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou was very kind and listened very carefully to my concerns. She was on top of referring and scheduling. I am confident that my cancer will be treated in a timely fashion.

Mar 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

awesome

Mar 01, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is very knowledgeable and explains diagnosis and treatment options in a conservational way. Very comforting.

Feb 21, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Wonderful caring professional

Feb 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Awesome, can't find better

Feb 06, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Outstanding Oncologist with great knowledge and compassion.

Feb 03, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I love and trust Via Florou

Jan 16, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

This doctor is excellent, friendly, courteous and respectful of patients.

Dec 20, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She cares about her patients. It is always a pleasure to see her

Dec 17, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Awesome service

Dec 08, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I have a great deal of confidence in Dr Florou's ability to provide the best treatment for me. She is an excellent oncologist who takes the time necessary to be well informed and knowledgeable and put my husband and me at ease during each visit. She gives me options and allows me to make the decisions I feel is best for my treatment and care - which is empowering for me as I fight this aggressive disease. She asks questions and listens intently until we feel completely comfortable. We're grateful to have her and her on our team.

Nov 21, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is very knowledgeable and leading in her field.

Nov 16, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr.Florou is kind, and patience. She takes her time to explain things to you. She really cares about every patient. I'm happy to have her as my doctor.

Nov 09, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Extremely knowledgeable, Professional & caring.

Nov 09, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Professional and knowledgeable of my case

Nov 08, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She treats us with great care and understanding.

Nov 07, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is awesome.

Nov 05, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Awesome

Nov 02, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Wonderful and capable doctor. I would highly recommend her.

Oct 20, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Great, knowledgeable, and attentive. I'd recommend anyone see Dr. Florou.

Oct 15, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

DR Florou Was very confident and serious about my circumstances.. she always got to the point and listened to my concerns, she put up with my dumb sense of humor, even though she didn't quite understand it.. she was very compassionate when i could not recover like i was expected to.. she was good to try to find ways to make my treatments better with out losing the effectiveness

Oct 11, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou knows her stuff! Always professional and never acts like she is too busy to listen

Oct 10, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very knowledgeable and caring.

Oct 10, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is always thorough and professional.

Sep 28, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Loved Dr Florou!!!! Answered all our questions & concerns

Sep 28, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is very thorough and experienced in explaining and counseling with us regarding our treatment options. We have confidence in her and are grateful to have her as our oncologist.

Sep 21, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Outstanding, every time. I'm lucky to be in her care.

Sep 19, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is very thorough and is amazing

Sep 03, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is an outstanding provider. I am very thankful for her.

Sep 01, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is wonderful. I never feel rushed or hurried. She Answers all my concerns and questions. She is always pleasant and nice. She will ask us about our lives also. I like her and would refer anyone to her

Jul 31, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Great with me, vary understanding.

Jul 07, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr V has a quiet calm voice....she is a firecracker with her work.....

Jun 15, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She's be professional doctor with a lot of knowledge and experience and friendly

Jun 15, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I highly recommend Dr. Florou.

Jun 08, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very forthright, caring and attentive. I trust her completely.

Jun 06, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is an absolute amazing person and Dr

May 26, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I have great confidence in trusting my care to her. She is vary savy in her profession. She explains my condition in layman's terms, does not talk over my head. Iam glad to have her as my doctor. I'm vary lucky.

May 24, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

A wonderful oncologist a very nice and compassionate person.

May 11, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is very knowledgeable of her oncology specialty and she easily answers our questions.

Apr 13, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Amazing!! I'm very happy about my choice

Mar 31, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She listens to my questions and concerns and makes sure I understand what she tells me. I am very lucky patient to have her as my caregiver.

Mar 16, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

If you ever have cancer look no further. Dr Florou will listen to you and help advise you on your cancer. She explains everything thats happening and helps guide you through the process of treatment.

Mar 14, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is awesome, very smart

Mar 09, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is very knowledgable and I highly recomend her.

Mar 07, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is very thorough and listens carefully. She is an amazing Dr.

Mar 02, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very knowledgable. Very personable and approachable. So glad that i have her to help me through this ordeal.

Feb 29, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

MD florou is a great MD and great person I love her she's great

Feb 29, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is very friendly, knowledgeable and caring. I have great trust in her.

Feb 19, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou explained everything very clearly, and was very attentive at listening to our questions. I highly recommend her to anyone that needs her help.

Feb 15, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou-very compassionate and knowledgable. She answers all questions and has good follow up. Her office is very efficient and well run. The ancillary staff are top notch with making sure appointments are scheduled, prescriptions sent in, and client concerns are addressed.

Feb 15, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Thank you so much for explaining more to me about my cancer and making me feel welcome unlike portneuf cancer center.

Feb 05, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou was very good in conveying the information in a detailed way that was easy to understand for any care I would need moving forward. She listed out the possible outcomes of receiving post treatment vs none and what the risk factors were for each scenario. It's a tough decision so having as much clear information as possible was great.

Feb 04, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She was caring and explained my treatment very well.

Feb 03, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Gaia Florou ,MD is an excellent Dr. I am extremely glad to have her as my cancer Dr.

Feb 02, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She was very very nice and listened to me and my family that was there, and answered questions that we had. Myself and my family thought she was a good fit for my treatment

Jan 28, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is a very knowledgeable doctor and cares a lot about her patients. She always takes the time to listen and provide information to be able to make decisions. She speaks clearly and is willing to take whatever time is needed to help the patient.

Jan 18, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is amazing, tells it so you understand what is happening!!?

Jan 15, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is a great doctor.

Jan 11, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is very capable, and knowledgeable and listens carefully making sure we undertrained our choices and treatment. We feel as if we have options and are part of this process.

Dec 12, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is very knowledgeable. She is very friendly and easy to talk to. Dr Florou takes the time to explain everything and answer all of our questions> She has taken excellent care of me during my treatment

Dec 10, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She's the best. I trust her completely with my care.

Dec 03, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Gaia Florou is the best cancer Dr that can be found

Nov 17, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou knows who I am and really cares about my health.

Nov 11, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

We look forward to having Dr Florou manage my treatment and are confident in her abilities and experience. My husband and I were both surprised at how comfortable we were during our discussions and look forward to treatment. We're very grateful to be a patient of the Huntsman Cancer Center.

Nov 10, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou has been wonderful from day one, she is always very pleasant, explains, listens and has included me in decisions regarding my care. I highly recommend Dr. florou.

Nov 10, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is wonderful

Oct 18, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent Doctor very Professional explain very clear everything to me, I'm very grateful with her

Oct 15, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is a very comprehensive, thorough doctor who recommends and connects the patient to viable solutions to all things, cancer and side effect related! Kudos

Oct 14, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very empathetic. Listens to concerns. Reviews diagnostics. Answers questions thoroughly. Works collaboratively with patient. Reference evidence based data. Very fortunate to have her as my oncologist.

Oct 01, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is a very caring doctor. We are grateful she is on our team.

Aug 12, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is excellent in every way

Aug 11, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Wonderful care. Made me feel like I was important. Went above and beyond.

Aug 06, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Best Dr. I trust her completely

Aug 04, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She was wonderful listen and answered every question and gave her opinion when I asked. I felt very comfortable and again wish I lived closer to have treatments there. She was very informative on my questions and asked why and how I felt with the regimen of chemo and talked thru each one .

Jul 27, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou has been wonderful and caring. I trust her completely.

Jul 16, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent

Jul 13, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

responsabilidad y preocupacion por el paciente

Jul 08, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is always on top of issues. Always asks about any concerns I may have. Carefully explains treatments, possible future protocols.

Jul 06, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

See first comment. Shes great!!

Jul 02, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is awesome! I trust her completely

May 27, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florid was wonderful. She was very understanding, answered all my questions and explained everything thoroughly.

May 20, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She answers all my questions and I feel very confident in the care I get from her. She seems to know the best treatment for me.

May 05, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is very informative and explains treatment exceptionally well and easy to understand. Listens and answers questions with compassion.

Apr 30, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Floru is highly specialized in her field,kind and extremely effective in connecting me to resources within huntsman! That wasn't my experience the first time around. She is fantastic and I appreciate her professionalism and candor.

Apr 06, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Is very knowledge, if she didn't know the answer she found it and contacted us to tell us.

Mar 29, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She was very kind and answered all my questions. She was very thorough and made sure all my questions were answered.

Mar 26, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou has always been very caring throughout my case. Explains each test result and possible treatments in great detail. She takes time to listen and I have never felt rushed to finish a visit. She's a great physician.

Mar 26, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Sabe como dirigir al paciente cuando este no est seguro de su tratamiento

Mar 26, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

You guys are the best. Thanks for giving my life back to me.

Mar 25, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is very kind and patient and does not rush through the appointment. She answers all my questions and is not intimidating at all.

Mar 20, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is the best!

Mar 16, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

No one is more efficient than Dr Florou. She is always on time ( if not ahead of schedule). She is hands down the best at returning messages and getting things done in a very timely manner. She is kind and caring and will take as much time as you need with her

Mar 11, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Like I said shes great. A literal life saver.

Mar 11, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Shes so thorough and answers all my questions! I love her

Feb 27, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou lacks empathy, I felt like I was a case in a text book that just has to follow the statistics. Dr Florou left me feeling helpless with a lack of empowerment that I had any ability to help control this disease, I just had to spend whatever years I had left in the best way I could. I did not get any confidence that Dr Florou would help fight this with me, help advocate for me throughout treatment and help find other avenues (eg new treatment, trials) as things progressed. I felt powerless and hopeless, which for a 43 yr old very fit mother with 2 girls (8 and 11) it was extremely disheartening and disappointing

Feb 11, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Awesome!

Feb 04, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is the very best Dr. she listens and is very thorough in her exams and care.

Feb 04, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I actually saw Lauren. She is very kind and is concerned for my health. She was wonderful at answering questions and providing advice.

Jan 26, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Es muy profesional y exigente con el tratamiento, escucha las necesidades del paciente

Jan 19, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I was very comfortable and trusted Dr. Florou from the first visit. She is very informative and thorough. She addressed other issues to get me ready for treatment.

Jan 19, 2023
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is knowledgeable and skilled. I am comfortable placing my trust and my life in her care.

Dec 29, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is really great at her job.

Dec 24, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She was very approachable and caring. She explained everything to me so that I had a clear understanding of the treatment Iwill be receiving, and why. I couldn't have asked for a better doctor and I am grateful to be under her care.

Dec 24, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She was so kind and very informative and really took her time to make sure I understood my options!

Dec 18, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very kind. Doesn't complicate things and she's thorough. Grateful for my doctor.

Dec 16, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is so knowledgeable and a great doctor. She makes me feel confident in my care. I have told everyone that ask me about my care. It great

Dec 11, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is very caring, compassionate,and knowledgeable doctor. I feel she gives me the info I need and empowers me to make decisions for my health.

Dec 06, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

A very straight forward person, very honest and caring.

Dec 06, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She's open to hear your input. I suggested we do immunotherapy and chemotherapy together. The treatment was a success!! She listens!!

Dec 05, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is wonderful. She is knowledgeable and caring. I trust her completely.

Oct 30, 2022
Huntsman Cancer Institute

I was impressed with Dr Florou's professionalism, knowledge and patience. She took the time to answer all my questions.

Oct 30, 2022
Huntsman Cancer Institute

The doctor is great!

Oct 21, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou and Dr Decesaris have both been fantastic during all of my visits.

Oct 10, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very professional and kindest

Sep 26, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

Sep 19, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Foreau is great

Sep 16, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is a wonderful person, right to the point. She has made me feel very comfortable. I am so glad she is treating me in Oncology.

Sep 12, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very professional, polite, practical language for understanding the patient situation

Sep 06, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

My doctor was informative and patient with my questions.

Sep 02, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is an excellent Doctor

Aug 28, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

The doctor is a wonderful person, politely and respectful,

Aug 21, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Care provider is a straight shooter with information

Aug 15, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

Aug 13, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very good

Aug 02, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

Jul 23, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

Jul 20, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou had reviewed my history thoroughly and had an amazing recall of my on-going (8 year) challenge with cancer. I look forward to a good working relationship with her and Breanna.

Jul 19, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

May 09, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

Apr 28, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

With the technology, I could only see the top of Dr. Florou's head.

Apr 19, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is always good to explain any care decisions and options. I struggle to make decisions sometimes and I am glad she can do that for me when I can't decide what is best. She is kind and caring always to me

Apr 17, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Feel like my concerns wasn't heard

Mar 29, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

Mar 14, 2022
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Good

Mar 10, 2022
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Good

Mar 04, 2022
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Good

Feb 24, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very good

Feb 20, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She is always kind and caring. She is very knowledgeable about my cancer and always takes as much time as needed to guide my treatment and decisions

Feb 19, 2022
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Good

Feb 01, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very caring and thorough

Jan 28, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

Jan 18, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I understand everything about my dear disease

Dec 26, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Everyone is wonderful

Dec 14, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Throughout this cancer, she and ALL HCI staff are kind and supportive of me!!

Dec 06, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Fluoro is always very thorough and kind.

Nov 27, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou and her staff are the best

Nov 21, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very good

Sep 22, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is the best. She saved my life.

Sep 21, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou has always been so incredibly caring.

Sep 19, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

The whole team from my dr team to the chemo team is amazing and make me feel so comfortable! I love the care I get here!! You guys are amazing!!

Sep 18, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

It was a very nice experience

Sep 13, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I would refer them to you because you treat people good.

Sep 03, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

Aug 30, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I love that Dr. Florou explains everything and answers all your question. I love the hand written notes and instructions that explain medications prescribed as well as instructions that I follow at home. I will recommend Dr. Florou to anyone that needs her expertise.

Aug 25, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

My care provider is amazing

Aug 16, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

The questions asked by my doctor were very intuitive and questions that I actually had myself. She listened to what [NAME REMOVED] had to say and II felt that my explanations were pertinent to her.

Aug 08, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Fluoro iw always prompt, has reviewed any lab or Xrays and ready to explain the results and the plan

Aug 02, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent

Jul 14, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Extremely willing to listen to my opinion and take them into consideration before changing treatment.

Jul 12, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

Jun 15, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

she described everything that I needed to know.

Jun 11, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

Jun 04, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou shows true compassion and is always very helpful.

Jun 02, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is coordinating care for my relocation to SLC. Very helpful.

May 29, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

May 26, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

May 24, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou was very concern about the need for Dave to see a urologists soon as possible because she saw something in the scam.

May 02, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

very good

Apr 30, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent communication

Apr 28, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

We have been in contact with the Doctor and staff repeatedly in the last two weeks asking questions and requesting information about my care and potential treatments. Return calls and information is slow and many times requested information is not given at all and we have been seriously misled about procedures and expectations of my care.

Apr 09, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is great. Easy to interact with. Responsive to questions/concerns. Comes prepared to appointments.

Apr 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

Mar 28, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

very good

Mar 26, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

listened and answered questions.

Mar 23, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

The doctor was very concerned about [NAME REMOVED]'s feet, prescribed medication and has checked up on him.

Mar 08, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

she was very nice and patient with me

Jan 31, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

very good

Jan 17, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

the doctor was absolutely incredible. I'm thrilled how the video conference met. More than anything, she was absolutely determined to make sure that I was comfortable with everything that was being discussed.

Jan 15, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

Jan 09, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I feel like I have excellent care here

Jan 04, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

Dec 25, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

dr. Florou has agreed to coordinate care with my local oncologist while I transition and relocate to this area.

Dec 20, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

Dec 08, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dry good

Dec 08, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

She has been the best at answering questions, listening, giving options and guidance.

Nov 27, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou is the best.

Nov 22, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

very good

Nov 20, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

Nov 20, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Thumbs up.

Nov 18, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Florou and her nurse were EXCELLENT!

Nov 17, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Even though I didn't receive a good prognosis I felt like they did a good job of telling me my options.

Nov 10, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Though at this point I am not sure if I will be eligible for the procedure that I am curious about. I believe I have been informed of what must take place first to see if it will minimize the growth of the cancer that I have and then be eligible.

Nov 01, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

Oct 06, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is excellant. She is observant,she can look at me and know what's going on. I appreciate that we agreed and terminated the xeloda. Nurse Amber is great too. I am grateful my care is at the Huntsman Institute, everyone is fantastic.

Sep 16, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Flouro took a lot of time to explain to me the concerns and issues I am having with my disease. She took a lot of time to explain my options and to make sure I understood the plan.

Aug 16, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

my Dr gets me involved in what we should do

Aug 06, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is very observant, she was my issues immediately. she could see the drugs were still too hard on me and adjusted my dose again.

Aug 05, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

dr.flouro and her team have given me the best health care I have ever had other hospitals dont even compare to the huntsman

Aug 03, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Florou is a great Dr. also very knowledgable

Jul 18, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Floreu and nurse Amber were very sensitive to my condition. I was having a very hard day both with pain and emotions and I felt heard

Jul 14, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I felt that Dr Florou gave me unbiased information and explained all of the pros and cons of each treatment option. I feel like she is not just my doctor but my friend.

Jun 06, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Floreu was very patient to answer my questions. I was impressed with the concern over my meds and supplements.she gave me time to make my decisions. Nurse Amber checked with my insurance and got back to me. Everyone I have met at Huntsman are so caring and professional. I am grateful for my excellent care

Jun 03, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

Mar 30, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I have had this cancer for 5 years and finally understand it after this appointment


Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Vaia Florou is an Associate Professor in the Division of Oncology at Huntsman Cancer Institute of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her clinical and research interests are focused on sarcomas and gastrointestinal malignancies, with an emphasis on immunotherapy and targeted therapies. Dr. Florou received her medical degree from the University of Patras in Patras, Greece. Prior to her clinical training, she was a research fellow at the University of Cologne in Germany, where she studied the B-cell receptor signaling in CLL. She then completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson/Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey with an additional year as Chief Medical Resident. She pursued a Hematology and Oncology fellowship at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida where she graduated from in 2019.

She is involved in clinical trials aiming to improve immunotherapy efficacy in sarcomas and gastrointestinal malignancies. Her research has been presented at various national and international conferences including ASCO, AACR, SITC, ISTH and CTOS. She is also a member of several professional organizations like the American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Society for Medical Oncology, Connective Tissue Oncology Society and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Oncology
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
American Board of Internal Medicine

Education history

Professional Medical Medicine - University of Patras, Faculty of Medicine M.D.
Research Fellow Hematology/Oncology - University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine Research Fellow
Residency Internal Medicine - Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Saint Peter¿s University Hospital Resident
Graduate Training Strategic Healthcare Management Program - Rutgers University/Saint Peter¿s University Hospital Mini-M.B.A.
Chief Resident Internal Medicine - Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Saint Peter¿s University Hospital Chief Resident
Fellowship Hematology/Oncology - Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Clinical Fellow
Graduate Training Biomedical Informatics - University of Utah M.S.

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Miotke L, Norton C, Rubnitz Z, Florou V, Nevala-Plagemann C, Garrido-Laguna (2025). Impact of DNA damage repair alterations on real-world response to therapy in metastatic colorectal cancer. ESMO open, 10(9), 105768.
  2. Lagos G, Groisberg R, Elliott A, Dizon DS, Seeber A, Gibney GT, von Mehren M, Cardona K, Demeure MJ, Riedel RF, Florou V, Chou AJ, Modiano JF, Kumar A, Khushman MM, D'Amato GZ, Espejo Freire AP, DeNardo B, Trent J (2025). Large-Scale Multiomic Analysis Identifies Anatomic Differences and Immunogenic Potential in Subtypes of Leiomyosarcoma. Clinical cancer research, 31(11), 2210-2221.
  3. Expert Panel on Musculoskeletal Imaging, Ahlawat S, Lenchik L, Baker JC, Allen H, Banks J, Florou V, Garner HW, Hammer MR, Hiniker SM, Kamel SI, Lu Y, Peairs KS, Scott JA, Wessell D (2025). ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Suspected Primary Bone Tumors: 2024 Update. Journal of the American College of Radiology, 22(5S), S440-S454.
  4. Boland PM, Lenz HJ, Ciombor KK, Florou V, Pishvaian MJ, Cusnir M, Cohen D, Guo JY, Tang M, Rajagopalan P, Wiley SE, Ghalie RG, Hochster H (2025). A Phase 1b study of the OxPhos inhibitor ME-344 with bevacizumab in refractory metastatic colorectal cancer. Investigational new drugs, 43(1), 60-68.
  5. Norton C, Shaw MS, Rubnitz Z, Smith J, Soares HP, Nevala-Plagemann CD, Garrido-Laguna I, Florou (2025). KRAS Mutation Status and Treatment Outcomes in Patients With Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. JAMA network open, 8(1), e2453588.
  6. Ilozumba MN, Lin T, Hardikar S, Byrd DA, Round JL, Stephens WZ, Holowatyj AN, Warby CA, Damerell V, Li CI, Figueiredo JC, Toriola AT, Shibata D, Fillmore GC, Pickron B, Siegel EM, Kahlert C, Florou V, Gigic B, Ose J, Ulrich C (2024). Fusobacterium nucleatum Abundance is Associated with Cachexia in Colorectal Cancer Patients: The ColoCare Study. Cancer medicine, 13(22), e70431.
  7. Chen CT, Khanna V, Kummar S, Abdul-Karim RM, Sommerhalder D, Tolcher AW, Ueno NT, Davis SL, Orr DW, Hamilton E, Patel MR, Spira AI, Jauhari S, Florou V, Duff M, Xu R, Wang J, Barkund SR, Zhou H, Pankov A, Kong W, Jahchan NS, Jackson EL, Sun JD, Junttila MR, Multani PS, Daemen A, Chow Maneval E, Munster P (2024). ORIC-101, a Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonist, in Combination with Nab-Paclitaxel in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors. Cancer research communications, 4(9), 2415-2426.
  8. Jayakrishnan T, Baca Y, Xiu J, Patel M, Weinberg BA, Lou E, Datta J, Khushman M, Gulhati P, Goel S, Biachi de Castria T, Florou V, Nair KG, Kamath SD, Khorana A (2024). Molecular Differences With Therapeutic Implications in Early-Onset Compared With Average-Onset Biliary Tract Cancers. JCO precision oncology, 8, e2400138.
  9. Faber EB, Krause HB, Amin K, Walker P, Hosein PJ, Shields AF, Lenz HJ, Prakash A, Goel S, Oberley M, Malleo G, Luchini C, Hwang J, Florou V, Garrido-Laguna I, Lou (2024). Genomic Profiling of Rare Undifferentiated Sarcomatoid Subtypes of Pancreatic Carcinomas: In Search of Therapeutic Targets. JCO precision oncology, 8, e2300595.
  10. Nevala-Plagemann C, Sama S, Ying J, Shen J, Haaland B, Florou V, Garrido-Laguna (2023). A Real-World Comparison of Regorafenib and Trifluridine/Tipiracil in Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in the United States. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 21(3), 257-264.
  11. Smith JT, Sama S, Florou V, Nevala-Plagemann C, Garrido-Laguna (2023). Durable response to first-line PARP inhibition in BRCA-mutated metastatic cholangiocarcinoma: case report. Journal of gastrointestinal oncology, 14(6), 2637-2643.
  12. Florou V, Elliott A, Bailey MH, Stone D, Affolter K, Soares HP, Nevala-Plagemann C, Scaife C, Walker P, Korn WM, Lou E, Shroff RT, Hosein PJ, Garrido-Laguna (2023). Comparative Genomic Analysis of Pancreatic Acinar Cell Carcinoma (PACC) and Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) Unveils New Actionable Genomic Aberrations in PACC. Clinical cancer research, 29(17), 3408-3417.
  13. Florou V, Floudas CS, Maoz A, Naqash AR, Norton C, Tan AC, Sokol ES, Frampton G, Soares HP, Puri S, Swami U, Wilky B, Hosein P, Trent J, Lopes GL, Park W, Garrido-Laguna (2023). Real-world pan-cancer landscape of frameshift mutations and their role in predicting responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancers with low tumor mutational burden. Journal for immunotherapy of cancer, 11(8),
  14. El Zarif T, Nassar AH, Adib E, Fitzgerald BG, Huang J, Mouhieddine TH, Rubinstein PG, Nonato T, McKay RR, Li M, Mittra A, Owen DH, Baiocchi RA, Lorentsen M, Dittus C, Dizman N, Falohun A, Abdel-Wahab N, Diab A, Bankapur A, Reed A, Kim C, Arora A, Shah NJ, El-Am E, Kozaily E, Abdallah W, Al-Hader A, Abu Ghazal B, Saeed A, Drolen C, Lechner MG, Drakaki A, Baena J, Nebhan CA, Haykal T, Morse MA, Cortellini A, Pinato DJ, Dalla Pria A, Hall E, Bakalov V, Bahary N, Rajkumar A, Mangla A, Shah V, Singh P, Aboubakar Nana F, Lopetegui-Lia N, Dima D, Dobbs RW, Funchain P, Saleem R, Woodford R, Long GV, Menzies AM, Genova C, Barletta G, Puri S, Florou V, Idossa D, Saponara M, Queirolo P, Lamberti G, Addeo A, Bersanelli M, Freeman D, Xie W, Reid EG, Chiao EY, Sharon E, Johnson DB, Ramaswami R, Bower M, Emu B, Marron TU, Choueiri TK, Baden LR, Lurain K, Sonpavde GP, Naqash A (2023). Safety and Activity of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in People Living With HIV and Cancer: A Real-World Report From the Cancer Therapy Using Checkpoint Inhibitors in People Living With HIV-International (CATCH-IT) Consortium. Journal of clinical oncology, 41(21), 3712-3723.
  15. Miotke L, Nevala-Plagemann C, Ying J, Florou V, Haaland B, Garrido-Laguna (2022). Treatment outcomes in recurrent versus de novo metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a real world study. BMC cancer, 22(1), 1054.
  16. Pauley K, Koptiuch C, Greenberg S, Kohlmann W, Jeter J, Colonna S, Werner T, Kinsey C, Gilcrease G, Weis J, Whisenant J, Florou V, Garrido-Laguna (2022). Discrepancies between tumor genomic profiling and germline genetic testing. ESMO open, 7(4), 100526.
  17. Florou V, Jarboe E, Deftereos (2021). Intravenous Leiomyomatosis: A Rare Diagnosis With Aggressive Potential. JCO oncology practice, 17(4), 206-208.
  18. Kourouni I, Aesif SW, Tamarkin SW, Bolen M, Sivak E, Shaman Z, Tamaskar I, Florou (2021). A 51-year-old man with chronic cough and left hilar prominence. Breathe (Sheffield, England), 17(2), 210018.
  19. Azeem Khan M, Florou V, Swami (2021). Immunotherapy and fatigue: what we know and what we don't know. Oncotarget, 12(8), 719-720.
  20. Naqash AR, Ricciuti B, Owen DH, Florou V et a (2020). Outcomes associated with immune-related adverse events in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer treated with nivolumab: a pooled exploratory analysis from a global cohort. Cancer immunology, immunotherapy, s00262-020-02536-5(10.1007), 1177-1187.
  21. Naqash AR, Ricciuti B, Owen DH, Florou V, Toi Y, Cherry C, Hafiz M, De Giglio A, Muzaffar M, Patel SH, Sugawara S, Burkart J, Park W, Chiari R, Sugisaka J, Otterson GA, de Lima Lopes G, Walker P (2020). Outcomes associated with immune-related adverse events in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer treated with nivolumab: a pooled exploratory analysis from a global cohort. Cancer immunology, immunotherapy, 69(7), 1177-1187.
  22. Florou V, Garrido-Laguna (2020). Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Gastrointestinal Malignancies: What Is the Path Forward?. Journal of immunotherapy and precision oncology, 3(3), 137-139.
  23. Naqash AR, Ricciuti B, Owen DH, Florou V, Toi Y, Cherry C, Hafiz M, De Giglio A, Muzaffar M, Patel SH, Sugawara S, Burkart J, Park W, Chiari R, Sugisaka J, Otterson GA, de Lima Lopes G, Walker P (2020). Correction to: Outcomes associated with immune-related adverse events in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer treated with nivolumab: a pooled exploratory analysis from a global cohort. Cancer immunology, immunotherapy, 69(7), 1189.
  24. Wilky BA, Trucco MM, Subhawong TK, Florou V, Park W, Kwon D, Wieder ED, Kolonias D, Rosenberg AE, Kerr DA, Sfakianaki E, Foley M, Merchan JR, Komanduri KV, Trent J (2019). Axitinib plus pembrolizumab in patients with advanced sarcomas including alveolar soft-part sarcoma: a single-centre, single-arm, phase 2 trial. The Lancet. Oncology, (10.1016), 30153-6.
  25. Florou V, Rosenberg AE, Wieder E, Komanduri K V, Kolonias D, Uduman M, Castle JC, Buell JS, Trent JC, Wilky B (2019). Angiosarcoma patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors: a case series of seven patients from a single institution. Journal for immunotherapy of cancer,
  26. Chae YK, Viveiros P, Lopes G, Sukhadia B, Sheikh MM, Saravia D, Florou V, Sokol ES, Frampton GM, Chalmers ZR, Ali SM, Ross JS, Chang S, Wang S, Chiec L, Rahbari A, Mohindra N, Villaflor V, Shin SH, Oh M, Anker J, Park LC, Wang V, Chuang J, Park (2019). Clinical and immunological implications of frameshift mutations in lung cancer. Journal of thoracic oncology, (10.1016),
  27. Florou V, Ramdial JL, Trent JC (2018). Use of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Patients With GI Stromal Tumor Who Are Pregnant or Considering Pregnancy: Driver Mutations and Circulating Tumor DNA. J Clin Oncol, 36(25), 2659-60.
  28. Florou V, Ramdial J, Trent J (2017). GIST in Pregnancy: The Role of Circulating Tumor DNA to Define the Assessment of Risk of Rapid Progression and Response to Imatinib. American journal of hematology/oncology, 13(11), 37-40.

Review

  1. Florou V, Jacobs MF, Casey R, Evans D, Owens B, Raygada M, Rothschild S, Greenberg S (2025). A Review of Genomic Testing and SDH- Deficiency in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Getting to the GIST. Cancer medicine, 14(3), e70669.
  2. Rubnitz Z, Nevala-Plagemann C, Florou V, Garrido-Laguna (2025). Gemcitabine-induced myositis in a patient with pancreatic cancer. BMJ case reports, 18(1),
  3. Vagher J, Mehrhoff CJ, Florou V, Maese L (2024). Genetic Predisposition to Sarcoma: What Should Clinicians Know?. Current treatment options in oncology, 25(6), 769-783.
  4. Plachouri KM, Florou V, Georgiou V, Georgiou (2023). Cutaneous Side Effects of Modern Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy in Patients with Dermatological Malignancies. Cancers, 15(12),
  5. Florou V, Garrido-Laguna (2022). Clinical Development of Anti-TIGIT Antibodies for Immunotherapy of Cancer. Current oncology reports, 24(9), 1107-1112.
  6. Florou V, Wilky B (2022). Emerging mechanisms of immunotherapy resistance in sarcomas. Cancer drug resistance (Alhambra, Calif.), 5(1), 199-213.
  7. Mittra A, Takebe N, Florou V, Chen AP, Naqash A (2021). The emerging landscape of immune checkpoint inhibitor based clinical trials in adults with advanced rare tumors. Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics, 17(7), 1935-1939.
  8. Bindal P, Gray JE, Boyle TA, Florou V, Puri (2021). Biomarkers of therapeutic response with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Annals of translational medicine, 9(12), 1040.
  9. Marron TU, Ryan AE, Reddy SM, Kaczanowska S, Younis RH, Thakkar D, Zhang J, Bartkowiak T, Howard R, Anderson KG, Olson D, Naqash AR, Patel RB, Sachdev E, Rodriguez-Ruiz ME, Sheffer M, Church S, Fuhrman C, Overacre-Delgoffe A, Nguyen R, Florou V, Thaxton JE, Aggen DH, Guerriero J (2021). Considerations for treatment duration in responders to immune checkpoint inhibitors. Journal for immunotherapy of cancer, 9(3),
  10. Florou V, Wilky B (2021). Current Management of Angiosarcoma: Recent Advances and Lessons From the Past. Current treatment options in oncology, 22(7), 61.
  11. Florou V, Puri S, Garrido-Laguna I, Wilky B (2021). Considerations for immunotherapy in patients with cancer and comorbid immune dysfunction. Annals of translational medicine, 9(12), 1035.
  12. Florou V, Trent JC, Wilky B (2019). Precision medicine in gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Discovery medicine, 28(155), 267-276.
  13. Florou V, Wilky B (2018). Current and Future Directions for Angiosarcoma Therapy. Current treatment options in oncology, 19(3), 14.
  14. Alavi SN, Florou V, Tinoco G, Trent JC, Wilky B (2018). A precision medicine approach in sarcoma: identification of patients who may benefit from early use of pazopanib. Discovery medicine, 25(137), 131-44.
  15. Florou V, Wilky BA, Trent J (2017). Latest advances in adult gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Future oncology (London, England), 13(24), 2183-93.
  16. Warner K, Crispatzu G, Al-Ghaili N, Weit N, Florou V, You MJ, Newrzela S, Herling M (2013). Models for mature T-cell lymphomas--a critical appraisal of experimental systems and their contribution to current T-cell tumorigenic concepts. [Review]. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol, 88, (3), 680-95.

Book Chapter

  1. Florou V, Nascimento AG, Gulia A, de Lima Lopes Jr (2018). Global Health Perspective in Sarcomas and Other Rare Cancers. 38, 916-24.

Case Report

  1. Florou V, Nevala-Plagemann C, Whisenant J, Maeda P, Gilcrease GW, Garrido-Laguna (2021). Clinical Activity of Selitrectinib in a Patient With Mammary Analogue Secretory Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland With Secondary Resistance to Entrectinib. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 19(5), 478-482.
  2. Florou V, Nevala-Plagemann C, Barber KE, Mastroianni JN, Cavalieri CC, Garrido-Laguna (2020). Treatment Rechallenge With Checkpoint Inhibition in Patients With Mismatch Repair-Deficient Pancreatic Cancer After Planned Treatment Interruption. JCO precision oncology, 4,
  3. Cioffi JH, Estes DJ, Florou V, Ardalan (2017). Treatment of advanced colorectal cancer in a patient with cardiotoxic reactions to 5-fluorouracil and capecitabine using suboptimal doses.LID - bcr-2017-220952 [pii]LID - 10.1136/bcr-2017-220952 [doi]. BMJ case reports, 2017,

Editorial

  1. Florou V, Garrido-Laguna (2019). Cancer immunotherapy in the immunosuppressed patients and its relevance to clinical practice. J Immunother Precis Oncol 2:127. Journal of immunotherapy and precision oncology,