Heather Kelts, Liver Cancer
“ The advantage of NanoKnife is that it’s a lot less trying on your body. ” Heather Kelts, Liver Cancer
Cancer Survivors
Julie Nance, Thyroid Cancer
“ I couldn’t imagine getting treated anywhere but Sylvester. ” Julie Nance, Thyroid Cancer
Ken Silveira, Prostate Cancer
“ Sylvester offered me state-of-the-art treatment — treatment that was out of the box. ” Ken Silveira, Prostate Cancer
Ileana Hidalgo, Leukemia
“ I like having fun instead of being in the hospital. I thank God and the doctors for helping me. ” Ileana Hidalgo, Leukemia
Joan Scheiner, Sarcoma
“ I'm making good use of the time I've been given. ” Joan Scheiner, Sarcoma
Highlighted Programs at Sylvester
Cervical Cancer
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Here's what you need to know.
Research Programs
Explore seven scientific areas studied by our multidisciplinary teams.
Cancer Resource Center
American Cancer Society sponsors free wigs, caps and more.
NanoKnife
State-of-the-art treatment can eliminate tumors in liver, lungs, kidneys, and other soft tissues.
New Lymphoma Drug
FDA approves drug based on Miller School of Medicine research.
Radiation Oncology
Latest technologies include CyberKnife, Calypso and TrueBeam.
News & Events
News
Dean Goldschmidt Joins Governor Scott on Trade Mission to Israel
Miller School Dean Pascal J. Goldschmidt, M.D., joined Florida Governor Rick Scott last month on a trade mission to Israel.
Riding to Benefit Sylvester, Dolphins Great Makes Life-Saving Discovery
Mark “Super” Duper never dreamed that as he was riding to raise money for Sylvester, there was a cancerous tumor growing inside his own body.
Miller School Donors Help Build Enhanced Services for Sylvester/UMHC Patients
This spring the Miller School will welcome two exciting expansions to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center/University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
Events
Sylvester Distinguished Lecture Series - Mina J. Bissell, M.D.
Lecture topic: TBD
Caregivers Support Group (Inpatient only)
This meeting occurs every Wednesday in the Inpatient Unit.
Caregivers Support Group (Deerfield Beach)
The Caregivers Support Group (Deerfield Beach) meeting occurs on the first Thursday of every month.
Quick Access
Dolphins Cycling Challenge
Thank you to all the participants and donors who made the 2nd annual DCC a huge success!
