February 12, 2020 by John Fernandez
Cardio-Oncology Helps Cancer Patients, Survivors Facing...
The term “cardio-oncology” has grown in prominence as healthcare professionals team up...
Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Different Type of...
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare form of skin cancer that is being diagnosed in more people. The number of cases of Merkel cell carcinoma...
March 21, 2018 / 3 min read
Jim Kelly’s Battle Spotlights Oral Cancer
Jim Kelly, the NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and former University of Miami football standout, announced Thursday that he will once again undergo treatment for...
March 6, 2018 / 3 min read
Anayed’s Proton Therapy Story at Miami Cancer...
When Miami Cancer Institute opened its Proton Therapy Center last year, the timing could not have been better for Anayed Perez-Araica, 12, and her family.
February 22, 2018 / 2 min read
Understanding Cancer-Related Cognitive Dysfunction – ‘Chemo Brain’
Cancer-related cognitive dysfunction, frequently referred to as “chemo brain,” has been reported in as many as 75 percent of people receiving cancer treatment. Cancer care...
January 30, 2018 / 3 min read
U.S. Cancer Death Rate Continues to Slide,...
Advances in early detection and treatments, along with many more people quitting smoking, has helped drop the death rate from cancer by 26 percent from...
January 8, 2018 / 2 min read
Roundup: DASH, Mediterranean Plans Top ‘Best Diets’...
Nutrition and medical experts have again placed two diets that focus on the health benefits of fruits and vegetables at the top of their list...
January 5, 2018 / 3 min read
Healthcare 2018: Top Advances in Prevention, Treatments
Throughout 2017, we’ve chronicled advances in prevention and treatment at Baptist Health South Florida, sometimes reflecting national trends in the ongoing fight against serious illnesses,...
December 28, 2017 / 7 min read
How to Navigate Holiday Eating When You...
Family gatherings, office parties and lots and lots of food. The holidays are in full swing and, once again, food and drink seem to be...
December 18, 2017 / 2 min read
Smokeout 2017: 1 in 5 Americans Still...
One in five Americans are using a tobacco product, primarily cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, according to a new report by the U.S. Centers for Disease...
November 16, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: Alcohol Use Linked to Higher Risk...
Consuming alcoholic beverages regularly -- whether it's ight, moderate, or heavy use -- may increase your risk of developing several cancers, including those of the breast,...
November 10, 2017 / 4 min read
