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.

TCAR Procedure Prevents Stroke Risk in Patients

Arash Bornak, M.D., is a vascular surgeon specializing in carotid disease at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System. For more information on vascular surgery options and services, click here or visit the UHealth Collective.

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.

Turning Back Your Biological Age by Controlling Your Blood Pressure

Maria Delgado-Lelievre, M.D., Founder and Director of the Comprehensive Hypertension Center at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System, explains how controlling your blood pressure and making some simple lifestyle changes can turn back your biological age and improve your life.

20th Anniversary of Minimally Invasive Heart Procedure ‘Miami Method’

Joseph Lamelas, M.D., Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System, discusses the 20th anniversary of the minimally invasive cardiac procedure he pioneered, known around the world as the Miami Method.

Awake Brain Surgery Allows Dad to Play Another Day

Robert Starke, M.D., Tenured Associate Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery and Neuroradiology at UHealth, explains how he performs a very delicate brain procedure while the patient is awake, to avoid harming critical areas of the brain such as speech. Fernando Vera is one of those patients.

Vision Correction Surgery Offers More Options in 2024

Rahul S. Tonk, M.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, discusses the options available in 2024 when it comes to vision correction surgery, and how LASIK technology is now highly customized for each individual patient. Alex Olesen says LASIK opened his eyes to a new way of life.

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.

Technology Helps Type-1 Diabetics Manage Disease

Rodolfo Galindo, M.D., an endocrinologist and Director of the Comprehensive Diabetes Center at UHealth, explains how technology is helping Type-1 diabetes patients better manage the disease. Daniel Naranjo calls the automated insulin delivery system life changing.