A surprising ally in the fight against cancer: “mommy bloggers”
It can be hard to find trustworthy online sources, especially when it comes to health information. A UF Health Cancer Center researcher has found a way to…
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Cole Dooley, M.D., is no stranger to pediatric cancer. As both a pediatric anesthesiologist and the father of a child with incurable cancer, the realities of…
‘Another bump in the road:’ COVID-19 from the perspective of UF Health cancer patients
Before COVID-19, cancer patients were united by their fight against the disease, no matter the difference in type, location or stage. Today, they’re united by…
Giving patients back the hope of having a family
Some cancer treatments can harm a patient’s fertility. The University of Florida Health’s Helping Oncofertility Patients become Educated, or HOPE, Network is…
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
This April, UF Health celebrates Testicular Cancer Awareness Month to inform and spread awareness about the importance of understanding this disease.…
A Cancer Patient’s Guide to COVID-19
Cancer doesn’t stop — not even for the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. The unknowns related to the virus are leaving people concerned, especially cancer…
Protect the Skin You’re In
Soaking up the sun can feel harmless, but when we're caught up in the fun, many people forget to consider the negative effects the sun can have on their skin.
The Ride of Her Life
Sandra Davis-Quinney has met bumps, curves and stops on her cancer journey. Even with the rough roads she’s traveled, Sandra tries to remain hopeful,…
Some Things Can Wait. Colorectal Cancer Doesn’t.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S., and second-leading cause of death, taking 50,000 lives each year. However, thanks to years of…
UF Health Cancer Physician Talks Rare Form of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors accompany a rare form of pancreatic cancer that account for only 1-2% of all pancreatic tumors. I usually tell my patients…
The impact of pancreatic cancer on minority groups
Pancreatic cancer will affect more than 56,000 adults in the United States this year. Of these individuals diagnosed, incidence rates are 25% for higher for…
The Importance of Genetic Testing for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Cancer is a genetic disease, whether hereditary or not. However, a recent discovery led to a national change in genetic testing guidelines specifically for…
