The Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screening: How Early Detection Saves Lives

Colorectal cancer ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Referred to as a “silent killer” due to its lack of…

Lung Cancer Awareness: Robotic Technology Streamlines Diagnosis

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer, claiming a disproportionate number of lives compared with the next leading cancers combined: breast, prostate and colon.…

After Struggle With Unseen Threat, Taylor Returns to the Water

Taylor Green gazes across his favorite place in the world, scanning the top of Lake Panasoffkee’s spring-fed water. But, in many ways, this 20-year-old pro…

Courtney and the Cancer She Never Planned For

Courtney has always been a planner, even as a child. Growing up in Gainesville, she produced pretend weddings for her sister and neighborhood friends, ensuring…

Breast Cancer Screening 101: Everything You Need to Know About Early Detection

The smell of pumpkin spice is in the air, and there are hints of cooler weather ahead. While we don’t get the treat of seeing the leaves change colors in…

Finding Friends and Celebrating Survivorship at UF Health Proton Therapy Institute

We often find patients form friend groups while being treated at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. They meet during luncheons at the institute or while…

Savannah Has No Time 'Fore' Cancer

As a young teenager, Savannah was an accomplished student-athlete who played on her high school’s girls golf team. She had been practicing with the team and…

Three Warning Signs of Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and eighth most common cancer in women, affecting about 80,000 people in the United States every year.…

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: 7 Reasons Screening is Underused

Lung cancer is by far the deadliest cancer, representing nearly a quarter of all cancer deaths. However, there is good news: The incidence of lung cancer and…

Six Things You Should Know About Prostate Cancer

Thomas F. Stringer, MD, a board-certified urologist and associate chairman of UF Health Urology, provides an expert’s perspective on a disease that affects 11%…

Be Safe in the Sun: How to Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer and Other Solar-Related Conditions

The school year has begun, which in many parts of the country signals that fall and cooler temperatures are right around the corner. However, in Florida, the…

Steps for Preventing Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults

Colorectal cancer is occurring far more often in those under 50 — a trend that’s held for the last decade. With regular screenings, however, the cancer is both…