Sylvester Science Gives Patients Hope Against Rare Cancers

Aman Chauhan, M.D., a medical oncologist specializing in neuroendocrine cancers (NETs) at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System, explains where these rare tumors may present in the body and how patients have access to the latest clinical trials. Lori Rothman shares her journey back to health.

Thrill Seeker Takes Leap of Faith in Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Peter Hosein, M.D., a medical oncologist specializing in pancreatic cancer at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the challenges of treating pancreatic cancer and how clinical trials using immunotherapy may help. Manny Garcia, a young man who loves to skydive and base jump, shares his journey back to health.

Young Breast Cancer Patients Have Fertility Options

Carmen Calfa, M.D., a breast medical oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains that younger women with breast cancer face multiple challenges that need to be discussed, including fertility preservation, before starting treatment. Roxana Chaviano, a breast cancer survivor, shares her journey.

Miami Heat Icon Alonzo Mourning Shares His Battle with Prostate Cancer

Seven-time All-Star NBA Champion and Miami Heat icon Alonzo Mourning shares his battle with prostate cancer. Mourning is now teaming up with Sanoj Punnen, M.D., a urologist at the world-renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute, part of the University of Miami Health System, to encourage all men to get their prostate cancer screenings.

University of Miami Ear Institute Offers Breakthrough Treatments

Dr. Hillary Snapp, Chief of Audiology at the University of Miami Ear Institute, part of the University of Miami Health System, describes some of the symptoms of hearing loss and why it’s so important to your overall health to get your hearing checked.

Sylvester Offers Lymphoma Patients Access to Life-Saving Clinical Trials

Denise Pereira, M.D., associate director of the Transplantation and Cell Therapy Program at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains what lymphoma is and how access to breakthrough clinical trials saves lives. Charlie Burr became the first patient at Sylvester to receive a form of CAR T-cell therapy and is now cancer free.

UHealth Doral Expansion Provides Greater Access to Academic Medicine

David Kerman, M.D., Chief Medical Director of UHealth Doral, and Melissa Soto, Executive Director of Nursing, explain how the expansion of UHealth Doral Medical Center provides the community with world class health care right in their own backyard.

New Treatment Option for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Maria Suurna, M.D., an otolaryngologist who specializes in sleep medicine and sleep surgery at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System, describes the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea and how an implantable device is helping some patients get a sound night’s sleep. Donn Atkins is one of those patients.