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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Multiple Myeloma Patient Has ‘Vision’ for Future
Benjamin Diamond, M.D., a hematologist-oncologist who specializes in multiple myeloma at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains what multiple myeloma is, and how patients, like Debbie Thibos, are thriving thanks to targeted therapies specific to their disease.
Researchers uncover key mechanism in Glioblastoma
Researchers at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center now have a greater understanding into why a deadly form of brain cancer is so hard to fight.
Cancer Survivors Benefit from Sylvester’s ‘Believe in You’ Program
Tracy Crane, Ph.D., Director of Lifestyle Medicine, Prevention, and Digital Health at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains how lifestyle medicine, like diet and exercise, can benefit cancer survivors. A local breast cancer survivor says Sylvester’s Believe in You program dramatically changed her life for the better.
Sylvester’s Lung Screening Program Saving More Lives
Estelamari Rodriguez, M.D., a thoracic oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, explains how Sylvester’s lung cancer screening program catches cancers earlier in patients by closely monitoring them with regular CT scans to save more lives.
Sylvester’s Research Leads to Promising Treatments for Pancreatic Cancer
Nipun Merchant, M.D., Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, discusses how breakthrough research underway at Sylvester is bringing promising new therapies to pancreatic cancer patients.
Surgeon Develops Simple Procedure to Prevent Lymphedema
Eli Avisar, M.D., a surgical oncologist specializing in lymphedema at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, explains how lymphedema, a possible serious complication of breast cancer surgery, can be prevented. Gohar Sargsian, a breast cancer survivor, shares her story.
World-Renowned Hematologist Lists Benefits of Participating in Clinical Trials
Mikkael Sekeres, M.D., Chief of the Division of Hematology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, discusses blood and bone marrow cancers, and the benefits of joining a clinical trial. Eddie Nurquez, a two-time blood cancer survivor, shares his story.
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Celebrates AYA Cancer Awareness Week
Warren Alperstein, M.D., a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the treatment of adolescent and young adult cancers (AYA), and how Sylvester offers a multidisciplinary approach to best treat this special population of patients. Candela Gonzalez Marengo is one of those patients.
Sylvester Offers Patients with Advanced Skin Cancers Breakthrough Treatments
Dr. Jose Lutzky, a medical oncologist specialized in advanced skin cancers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains what melanoma is, who is at risk, and how clinical trials offered at Sylvester are helping patients live longer, healthier lives. Dave Hirschman is one of those patients.
World-renowned multiple myeloma expert treating patients at Sylvester
Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in adults. World-renowned myeloma researcher, Dr. Ola Landgren, is bringing his expertise directly to patients as the new Chief of Sylvester’s myeloma program. He explains how innovative new therapies are prolonging the lives of patients who are thriving like never before. Inas Elattar is one of those patients.
Recent Advancements in Lung Cancer Treatment
Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez, oncologist/hematologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses recent advancements in lung cancer treatments, helping patients live longer, happier lives.
Genetic Testing at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Rachel Silva-Smith, a genetic counselor with the Department of Genetics at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains what genetic testing is, who is a good candidate, and why certain people should undergo testing.
Proton Therapy Now Being Offered to Patients at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Dwoskin Proton Therapy Center opens its doors to patients. The NCI-designated cancer center offers patients proton therapy, an advanced and very precise type of radiation.
COVID-19 Community Surveillance Effort Underway
Sylvester researchers are partnering with Miami-Dade County to help assess the prevalence of COVID-19 throughout the county with a new program known as SPARK-C, the Surveillance Program Assessing Risk and Knowledge of Coronavirus.
Phase 1 Clinical Trials at Sylvester
Dr. Jamie Merchan, director of Phase I clinical trials at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the expansion of Sylvester’s Phase I clinical research program through designation from the National Cancer Institute, and the benefits of participating in ongoing clinical research studies that make new drugs available to patients with cancer.