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Released: 3-Sep-2024 7:05 PM EDT
ASTRO 2024 Tip Sheet From Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Research findings from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami will be presented at ASTRO 2024 – the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s annual meeting Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 in Washington D.C. Below are titles for oral presentations, posters and special sessions in which our researchers will be involved.

Released: 3-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Experts on the front lines of blood cancer see hope for cures
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Expert sources and news tips from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center for Blood Cancer Awareness Month in September.

Newswise: Study: Some Lung Cancer Disparities Lessen in South Florida
Released: 25-Aug-2024 11:05 PM EDT
Study: Some Lung Cancer Disparities Lessen in South Florida
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

When it comes to cancer disparities, community may count. A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute showed that although Hispanic non-small cell lung cancer patients tend to be diagnosed at later stages than White patients, that disadvantage disappears in South Florida.

Released: 22-Aug-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Sylvester Cancer Tip Sheet - August 2024
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

A mouthwash-like rinse to predict head and neck cancer recurrence, new research identifies biomarkers to predict which colon cancer patients benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy, the Dolphins Cancer Challenge and more are included in this month's tip sheet.

Newswise: Can a Mouthwash-based Test Help Predict Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence?
14-Aug-2024 6:05 PM EDT
Can a Mouthwash-based Test Help Predict Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence?
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Mouthwash has long been marketed as an essential hygiene item to prevent bad breath. But what if a mouthwash-based test to detect biomarkers can help predict recurrence of head and neck cancer?

Newswise: JAMA Oncology Review: The Latest Treatment Options for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Released: 9-Aug-2024 1:05 AM EDT
JAMA Oncology Review: The Latest Treatment Options for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

New drug combinations and targeted therapies may offer a brighter future for patients with acute myeloid leukemia – especially among older adults and others who may be more frail. A review in JAMA Oncology.

Newswise: UHealth Surgery Team Saves Young Man’s Eye
Released: 5-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
UHealth Surgery Team Saves Young Man’s Eye
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

A multidisciplinary surgery team removed a bony tumor to help Joshua Harrison regain his vision without visible scarring.

Released: 30-Jul-2024 10:30 AM EDT
Expert on Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Development AAIC 2024
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

Our grant proprosal is to identify how two protective mechanisms work and then test them in both European and Amerindian APOE4 genes to see if they work in those genetic backgrounds as well as African.

Newswise: Study Identifies Biomarker that Could Predict Whether Colon Cancer Patients Benefit from Chemotherapy
Released: 26-Jul-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Study Identifies Biomarker that Could Predict Whether Colon Cancer Patients Benefit from Chemotherapy
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

A new study identifies and validates a 10-gene biomarker that potentially predicts whether a stage II or III colon cancer patient will benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy. A secondary finding from the study suggests that the gene signature could potentially also predict whether immunotherapy would help some patients.

Newswise: Three Junior Faculty Members Join Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s K12 Faculty Scholars at Annual Symposium
Released: 25-Jul-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Three Junior Faculty Members Join Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s K12 Faculty Scholars at Annual Symposium
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Three junior faculty members at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center have been named K12 2024 Faculty Scholars. The program awards recipients with resources to pursue independent research careers in clinical and translational cancer research.

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Released: 24-Jul-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Sylvester Science Contributes to Guidelines for Anal Cancer
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Federal health officials recently released new guidelines for anal cancer screening to protect people with HIV, an achievement made possible by a landmark study conducted at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and Jackson Memorial Hospital, and other research institutions.

Newswise: Physician First in U.S. to Use Blue Laser for Early Vocal Fold Cancer
Released: 9-Jul-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Physician First in U.S. to Use Blue Laser for Early Vocal Fold Cancer
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

A Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center surgeon was the first in the U.S. to use the 445-nm blue laser for early glottic cancer, the most common type of laryngeal cancer.

Newswise: Sunscreen Is Your Best Friend This Summer
Released: 28-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Sunscreen Is Your Best Friend This Summer
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Soaking up rays by the beach or pool feels good, but it's harsh for your skin. The United States lacks advanced formula sunscreens found in Europe and other countries, so experts at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System, advocate better use of the products we have.

Released: 21-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Sylvester Cancer Tip Sheet - June 2024
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

A hematologist endorses FDA approval of a new cancer drug, research shows new use for an older drug, multiple myeloma research may secure FDA approval of a new clinical endpoint, a bilingual thoracic oncologist breaks down language barriers for cancer patients, and more are in the June tip sheet.

Newswise: Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez Honored as GRACE Patient Educator of the Year
Released: 3-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez Honored as GRACE Patient Educator of the Year
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

In recognition of her work breaking down language barriers around the world by creating Spanish-language educational content about lung cancer for patients and caregivers, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez has been honored as GRACE Patient Educator of the Year.

Newswise: Study: Access to Targeted Lung Cancer Drug Is Cost-Prohibitive Globally
Released: 30-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Study: Access to Targeted Lung Cancer Drug Is Cost-Prohibitive Globally
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

A new study that examined the cost-effectiveness of durvalumab, a targeted immunotherapy for lung cancer, could help guide drug-pricing strategies to reduce financial burdens and increase the number of patients who benefit from treatment.

Released: 30-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Showcases Groundbreaking Discoveries in Sleep Medicine at SLEEP 2024
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

The studies underscore the critical role of environmental, social, and cultural factors in shaping sleep outcomes and highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions.



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