University of Florida Health pediatric oncologist John A. Ligon, M.D., has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the V Foundation for Cancer Research to study a personalized immunotherapy vaccine to treat relapsed pediatric osteosarcoma.
The UF Health Cancer Center hosted its third annual conference for middle and high school science teachers over two days in July, drawing 60 teachers from across the state.
Physicians and researchers from the University of Florida are participating in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting held on June 3-7, 2022 in Chicago, IL. The ASCO Annual Meeting is one of the largest gatherings of medical professionals in the world. It brings together more than 25,000…
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that he will approve $100 million for cancer research and treatment in the state’s 2022-2023 spending plan — an increase of about $37 million over the current budget. Three Florida cancer centers — the UF Health Cancer Center, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute — will receive the funding for research and medical care.
Dacia’s team of UF Health physicians – primary care, oncologist, surgeon, and radiation oncologist – coordinated her care and developed an optimal treatment plan to include a lumpectomy followed by 32 daily treatments of proton therapy.
The UF Health Cancer Center was well represented at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium that was held virtually and in-person in San Francisco, Calif., on Jan. 20-22, 2022.
Through various community events, the UF Health Cancer Center continues to be committed to reducing cancer-related health disparities and amplifying community strengths.
Brain cancer researchers, clinicians, survivors and supporters from across the U.S. and beyond united in person for the first time in more than two years for the 4th Annual ReMission Summit for Brain Tumors.
First ladies of churches in Gainesville and surrounding areas gathered to discuss the well-being of the health of women in their congregations. The discussion was hosted by the University of Florida Health Cancer Center and Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) Steering Committee. Billed as the Leading Ladies Brunch, the event was held Saturday at Open Door Ministries located at 601 NE 19th St. to inspire first ladies of churches in the area to encourage female parishioners to get screened more for cervical cancer.
According to the authors: “The current study demonstrated that a tailored risk message increased perceptions of message relevance and susceptibility to colorectal cancer, which increased patient intentions to screen for colorectal cancer. Findings offer a low-burden, practical approach to evaluate and improve health education materials that promote screening.”
