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Physician Spotlight: Judith Lightsey Brings a Patient-First Mindset to GI and GU Cancer Care

Judith Lightsey, MD, has rejoined University of Florida Health as a part-time clinical associate professor in the UF Department of Radiation Oncology. She…
Physician Spotlight: Daniel Araujo Aims to Push Oncology Forward Through Early-Phase Studies

Daniel Araujo, MD, who has joined the UF College of Medicine as an associate professor in the Division of Hematology & Oncology, strives to provide the best…
UF Health Wellness University Hosting Morning of Free Seminars

On Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, Wellness University will host two free seminars at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center. Wellness University’s…
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…
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%…
What to Know Before Getting a Vasectomy

Getting a vasectomy, sometimes called male sterilization, is a decision that more men are choosing to make, with an 850% increase for the search term "where…
Let’s Talk About Men’s Health

Some of the most common health issues for men are the sort they may not be thrilled to talk about. They include conditions that affect millions of men each…
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month — Restoring Normalcy

After cancer surgery to remove his prostate about five years ago, Bernard Cancel faced a frustrating dilemma common to men in his situation — male stress…
There’s nothing sweet about the relationship between heart disease and cancer

When the calendar changes to February, red and pink heart-shaped candy fills store shelves in preparation for Valentine’s Day. Let those hearts also serve as a…
What's so great about fruits and vegetables?

For generations, we have known that fruits and vegetables are good for our health. Multiple studies show time and again that we live longer when we eat more…