Report: Cancer survivors, caregivers need guidance and support

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Surviving cancer can feel like navigating a new city without a GPS: The major surgery is over, but the problems aren’t. You may be tired…

UF researchers discover first-of-its-kind compound to target lung cancer cells

JUPITER, Fla. — Inside cells, a large family of proteins known as heat shock proteins function like attentive mother hens. They shepherd less sophisticated…

UF researchers develop rapid urine diagnostic test for prostate cancer

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Accurately diagnosing prostate cancer is a challenge. Current screening methods using blood tests sometimes show abnormal results even when…

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American Cancer Society’s Health System Partner of the Year: UF Health

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Health system has received the American Cancer Society’s Health System Partner of the Year award for its…

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World Cancer Day: Jess Finds Hope and Gratitude Through Advanced Cancer

Jess Thornton was vigilant about getting her cancer screenings. With a family history of breast cancer, she got breast imaging annually. In July 2024, a few…

UF Health Cancer Institute again recognized as a state Cancer Center of Excellence

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Health Cancer Institute has once again been recognized as a Cancer Center of Excellence by Gov. Ron DeSantis and…

UF researchers work to enhance HPV self-testing to screen for cervical cancer

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — At-home kits that allow women to collect their own samples for HPV testing have been shown to improve cervical cancer screening rates. But…

Gut bacteria molecule boosts lung cancer treatment response

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF Health Cancer Institute researchers have discovered a small compound produced naturally by gut bacteria that doubled the response to…

Physician Spotlight: Patrick Underwood Aims to Improve Patient Experiences Across the Cancer Continuum

Patrick Underwood, MD, FACS, an assistant professor in the University of Florida Division of Surgical Oncology, focuses on cancers of the gastrointestinal…