Avastin Studies Point to Benefit in Early Stage Breast Cancer
Bloomberg Businessweek - January 27, 2012
Dr. Charles Vogel talks about tumor-fighting drug...
Former Miami Dolphins Player Recovering After Tumor Removal
Sun-Sentinel - January 18, 2012
Dr. Mark Soloway led the surgical team that removed Mark Duper's kidney...
Yoga Can Be a Positive Force for Cancer Survivors
The Miami Herald - January 12, 2012
Dr. Ashwin Mehta teaches yoga class to help patients increase flexibility and relaxation...
Duo Working to Reduce Cervical, Breast Cancer in Miami’s Little Haiti
The Miami Herald - January 03, 2012
Dr. Erin Kobetz teams with Haitian community leader to raise cancer awareness...
Facebook, Medication Help Breast Cancer Patient Deal with Depression
The Miami Herald - January 03, 2012
Dr. M. Beatriz Currier of the Courtelis Center urges patient to embrace support systems...
As Obesity Rises, More Suffer From Acid Reflux
HealthDay - December 21, 2011
Dr. Daniel Sussman comments on a study on GERD and esophageal cancer...
Better Tests Needed to Detect and Treat Prostate Cancer, Doctors Say
The Miami Herald - December 20, 2011
Dr. Bruce Kava and Dr. Rakesh Singal weigh in on controversial prostate cancer testing...
Doctor Knows About Being a Breast Cancer Survivor
The Miami Herald - December 13, 2011
Dr. Tamar Ference knows first-hand what it's like to be a breast cancer patient...
Dolphins Charity Bike Ride Presents Check To UM Cancer Center
CBS Miami - December 04, 2011
More than 860 bicyclists raised $1,070,000 for Sylvester in the Dolphins Cycling Challenge...
New Brain Vaccine Aims to Turn Fatal Disease Into Chronic Condition
The Miami Herald - November 22, 2011
Sylvester is one of 10 medical centers in the country offering a clinical trial to brain cancer patients with glioblastoma multiforme...
One in Five Women Diagnosed with Lung Cancer Have Never Smoked
NBC Miami - November 07, 2011
Surgeon Dr. Tammy Baxter talks about Sylvester's lung cancer screening program using low dose CT scans...
Miami Dolphins Honor Jim Mandich at Cycling Challenge
Sun Sentinel - November 05, 2011
Second annual event raises more than $800,000 towards cancer research at Sylvester...
Shorter Course of Radiation May Treat Prostate Cancer
WebMD - September 27, 2011
Dr. Alan Pollack and other researchers see potential benefits for a 5-week treatment schedule...
New Lymphoma Drug Developed at UM
NBC Miami - September 08, 2011
FDA approves Adcentris based on research by Drs. Eckard Podack and Joseph Rosenblatt ...
Evaluating Suspicious Lesions Requires Equipment, Expertise
Modern Medicine - September 01, 2011
Dr. James Grichnick, Ph.D., director of Sylvester's Melanoma Program, says objective diagnostic tools like dermascopy are essential in observing lesions over time ...
New Bladder Cancer Drug Shows Promise
The Miami Herald - August 16, 2011
Phase I/II clinical trials, led by Dr. Gustavo Fernandez, have positive effects on first patient...
Mathematic Equation Helps Predict Evolution of Cancer
Medical News Today - August 02, 2011
Dr. Joseph Rosenblatt co-led the study that uses math to track the progression of tumors...
New Hope for Cancer Prevention in Miami’s Little Haiti
Association of American Medical Colleges - July 15, 2011
Dr. Erin Kobetz leads research to reduce cervical cancer in certain South Florida minorities...
Common Skin Cancers Can Be Prevented
The Miami Herald - July 11, 2011
Dr. Keyvan Nouri talks about precautionary measures to take during sunny summer months...
Avastin’s Rejection Supported by Cancer Experts
HealthDay News - July 01, 2011
Dr. Marc E. Lippman says the full effects of the breast cancer drug are still unknown ...
Innovative Treatment May Prevent Esophageal Cancer
Palm Beach Post - June 20, 2011
Dr. Afonso Ribiero talks about new machine that treats Barrett's Esophagus...
Personal Loss Drives Pap Corps President in Lifelong Battle Against Cancer
Palm Beach Post - June 15, 2011
Volunteer Naomi Prever is passionate about raising money for research at Sylvester...
Long Term Effects of Cancer Treatment on Children
CureToday.com - June 13, 2011
As survival rates in children's cancer rise, Dr. Afonso Ribiero analyzes how young patients cope with post-treatment effects...
Drug May Be New Option to Drop Breast Cancer Risk
WebMD - June 06, 2011
Aromasin aims to block estrogen production outside of the ovaries in women over 60...
Hot Chemo a Hit With Cancer Patients
NBC Miami - May 18, 2011
Sylvester is the first in South Florida to offer HIPEC, a heated chemotherapy for certain abdominal cancers...
“LuViva” Detects Cervical Pre-Cancer Non-Invasively
Barron's - May 02, 2011
Dr. Leo Twiggs of Sylvester is one of the principal investigators for a new test...
Pap Corps Walkathon Raises Money for Sylvester
Sun-Sentinel - April 13, 2011
Naomi Prever, president of the 21,000-member Pap Corps, couldn't have been happier...
We All Live With Low-level Radiation; How Harmful Is It?
The Miami Herald - March 28, 2011
Dr. Nagy ElSayyad of Sylvester weighs in on the threat of radiation from Japan's nuclear plants...
Curbing Colon Cancer
The Miami Herald - March 11, 2011
Half those who should be screened for colon cancer are not...
‘Natural Killers’ Unleashed to Search and Destroy Cancer
The Miami Herald - December 09, 2010
"Natural killer cells" are a part of the human immune system that helps save lives...
Too Many Cancers Still Spotted Too Late
U.S. News & World Report - November 24, 2010
"Many people have a fatalistic view of cancer, which is unfortunate," says Dr. Marc Lippman...
Cycling Event Geared To Awareness
The Miami Herald - November 22, 2010
This ride wasn't about winning medals - it was about cancer...
Photos: Dolphins Cycling Challenge
Sun-Sentinel - November 21, 2010
A look at the two-day, three-county charity bike ride...
Video: Should You Really Wait Until 50 for a Mammogram?
CBS12 - October 27, 2010
Dr. Monica Yepes weighs in on breast cancer screening guidelines...
Video: Possible Breakthrough in Breast Cancer
CBS12 - October 26, 2010
Breast cancer expert Dr. Charles Vogel thinks Herceptin holds promise...
Local Girl Raising Awareness of Little-Known Cancer
NBC6 - October 21, 2010
Only 11 years old, Rachel Steif has lost 30 pounds since being diagnosed...
Survivors Raise Money For Cancer Research
CBS4 - October 04, 2010
South Florida breast cancer survivors band together to raise money for Sylvester...
Insurance, Race and Poverty Affect Cancer Care, Researchers Report
Bloomberg Businessweek - October 03, 2010
Dr. Olveen Carrasquillo discusses three new studies at AACR meeting...
Breast Cancer Researcher Sees Hope in New Treatments
Sun-Sentinel - October 01, 2010
Dr. Charles Vogel is head of the new Women's Center at Sylvester at Deerfield Beach...
Cancer Survivors Often Face Memory Problems
WebMD - October 01, 2010
Cancer survivors are more prone to memory loss, finds Dr. Pascal Jean-Pierre of Sylvester...
Cancer Survivors May Be at Risk for Memory Problems
U.S. News & World Report - October 01, 2010
In study, 40 percent of survivors reported forgetfulness, confusion...
Hotels’ Grand Opening Celebration to Benefit Sylvester
Community Newspapers - September 16, 2010
JW Marriott Marquis Miami and Hotel Beaux Arts Miami will host the Metropolitan Garden Gala....
Miami Dolphins, UM Medical School Team Up For Dolphins Cycling Challenge
The Miami Herald - September 13, 2010
A two-day, 170-mile ride to benefit Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center...
CDC Report Finds Decline In Smokers Has Stalled
WBIR-TV 10 (NBC) - September 09, 2010
Dr. Richard Thurer of Sylvester warns of effects of second-hand smoke...
Michael Douglas ‘Optimistic’ About Stage 4 Throat Cancer Diagnosis
Palm Beach Post - September 03, 2010
Dr. Martin Frisosky of West Palm Beach knows how actor Michael Douglas feels...
New Treatment For Eye Cancer Easier On Young Patients
KING 5 - August 21, 2010
Christina's dreams were interrupted when a routine eye scan found...
Alll-right, Miami: Mandich Fights On
Sun-Sentinel - August 17, 2010
"It doesn't always happen to somebody else," says Jim Mandich, voice of the Miami Dolphins...
Device Helps Detect Cervical Cancer Earlier
ABC 7 News - August 16, 2010
Researchers are now investigating a new, non-invasive test...
Ipilimumab success in melanoma provides boost for cancer immunotherapy
Nature - August 01, 2010
Phase III trial results for ipilimumab showed that it increased survival...
Radiation for Childhood Cancer Can Increase Risk of Stillbirth Later
HealthDay - July 22, 2010
Study found when woman's uterus, ovaries had been exposed to radiation...
Darker Skin Doesn’t Mean Melanoma Immunity
Reuters - July 20, 2010
Melanoma rates among minorities in Florida differ from national trends...
Lighting Up Cervical Cancer
ABC News 12 - July 14, 2010
Almost instantly, a beam of light can reveal if a woman has cervical cancer...
Martial Arts Coach Fights Cancer For Valiant Return to Sport He Loves
Sun-Sentinel - June 23, 2010
Martial arts coach Brian Mahecha, 21, fought cancer and came back strong enough to win...
Experimental Therapy Being Used to Treat Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
NewsChannel5.com - June 22, 2010
After four cycles of the new chemo, Steven Guarin was in complete remission...
New Tests for Prostate Cancer Might Bring More Certainty
MSN.com - June 02, 2010
Two new tests promise to cut down on the number of biopsies...
Kid-Safe Chemo Protects Hearts
KFSN - ABC30 - May 24, 2010
Kids are winning the battle against cancer. The survival rate is now 90 percent, but...
University of Miami Developing Potent Weapon Against Cancer
The Miami Herald - May 18, 2010
University of Miami doctors have developed a new method of catching and killing tumor cells...
Drug Therapy Helps Patients Live with Leukemia
WPLG - Ch. 10 - May 10, 2010
When Helene Miller was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 1996, doctors told her...
Medical Reports: Save Your Skin
WSVN - Ch. 7 - May 10, 2010
Getting checked for skin cancer can be a life-saver, but many times patients are left with scars...
Prostate Cancer: Switching on Chemo
KFSN - ABC30 - May 07, 2010
When Paul Roundy was diagnosed with prostate cancer five years ago, he approached it...
As FDA Eyes Prostate Cancer Drugs, Experts Urge Caution
MSN.com - May 04, 2010
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it was investigating...