Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Cancer Patients Benefit from HIPEC Procedure

For patients with complex cancer cases that spread in the abdominal or chest cavity, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is a leader in a procedure that combines surgery and heated chemotherapy. Dr. Mecker Moller, a surgical oncologist and head of the HIPEC Program at Sylvester, (which stands for hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy), explains how this highly intensive treatment is administered to cancer patients in the operating room.

Sylvester Surgeons Offer Nipple Sparing Mastectomy

Kristin Rojas, M.D., FACS, a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains how a new type of breast cancer surgery called Nipple Sparing Mastectomy is helping patients get back to their lives. Rachel Malove is one of those patients.

National TAPUR Trial Offers Hope to Late-Stage Cancer Patients

Carmen Calfa M.D., a breast medical oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Chair of the TAPUR Steering Group of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), explains how the TAPUR trial is offering molecularly targeted therapies to eligible late-stage cancer patients using FDA-approved medications. Susan Spak is one of those patients.

Lung Cancer Cases Rise in Non-Smoking Younger Women

Estelamari Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H., a thoracic oncologist and Associate Director of Community Outreach for Thoracic Oncology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses an increasing number of lung cancer cases in non-smoking, younger women, and why biomarker testing is crucial for every patient with a lung cancer diagnosis. Lori Weinstock is one of those patients.

Screening Colonoscopies Can Prevent Cancer

Luanne Force, M.D., a colorectal surgeon at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains the importance of getting a screening colonoscopy and what age you should start. Sabrina Aten says her first colonoscopy saved her life, and she hopes her story will encourage others to get screened.

World-Renowned Leukemia Specialist Now Treating Patients at Sylvester

Dr. Mikkael Sekeres, the new Chief of Hematology and leukemia specialist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System, discusses how patients with blood and bone marrow cancers are taking extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how advancements in therapies are helping leukemia patients live longer, healthier lives.

Sylvester Partners with WHO to Eliminate Cervical Cancer

Marilyn Huang, M.D., a gynecologic oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the importance of getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and how a partnership between Sylvester and the World Health Organization aims to eliminate cervical cancer by meeting three key targets by the year 2030.

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.

Researchers uncover key mechanism in Glioblastoma

Researchers at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center now have a greater understanding into why a deadly form of brain cancer is so hard to fight.

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.

Sylvester’s Lung Screening Program Saving More Lives

Estelamari Rodriguez, M.D., a thoracic oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, explains how Sylvester’s lung cancer screening program catches cancers earlier in patients by closely monitoring them with regular CT scans to save more lives.

Sylvester’s Research Leads to Promising Treatments for Pancreatic Cancer

Nipun Merchant, M.D., Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, discusses how breakthrough research underway at Sylvester is bringing promising new therapies to pancreatic cancer patients.

Surgeon Develops Simple Procedure to Prevent Lymphedema

Eli Avisar, M.D., a surgical oncologist specializing in lymphedema at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, explains how lymphedema, a possible serious complication of breast cancer surgery, can be prevented. Gohar Sargsian, a breast cancer survivor, shares her story.

World-Renowned Hematologist Lists Benefits of Participating in Clinical Trials

Mikkael Sekeres, M.D., Chief of the Division of Hematology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, discusses blood and bone marrow cancers, and the benefits of joining a clinical trial. Eddie Nurquez, a two-time blood cancer survivor, shares his story.

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Celebrates AYA Cancer Awareness Week

Warren Alperstein, M.D., a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the treatment of adolescent and young adult cancers (AYA), and how Sylvester offers a multidisciplinary approach to best treat this special population of patients. Candela Gonzalez Marengo is one of those patients.

Sylvester Offers Patients with Advanced Skin Cancers Breakthrough Treatments

Dr. Jose Lutzky, a medical oncologist specialized in advanced skin cancers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains what melanoma is, who is at risk, and how clinical trials offered at Sylvester are helping patients live longer, healthier lives. Dave Hirschman is one of those patients.

World-renowned multiple myeloma expert treating patients at Sylvester

Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in adults. World-renowned myeloma researcher, Dr. Ola Landgren, is bringing his expertise directly to patients as the new Chief of Sylvester’s myeloma program. He explains how innovative new therapies are prolonging the lives of patients who are thriving like never before. Inas Elattar is one of those patients.

Recent Advancements in Lung Cancer Treatment

Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez, oncologist/hematologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses recent advancements in lung cancer treatments, helping patients live longer, happier lives.

Genetic Testing at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Rachel Silva-Smith, a genetic counselor with the Department of Genetics at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains what genetic testing is, who is a good candidate, and why certain people should undergo testing.

Proton Therapy Now Being Offered to Patients at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Dwoskin Proton Therapy Center opens its doors to patients. The NCI-designated cancer center offers patients proton therapy, an advanced and very precise type of radiation.

COVID-19 Community Surveillance Effort Underway

Sylvester researchers are partnering with Miami-Dade County to help assess the prevalence of COVID-19 throughout the county with a new program known as SPARK-C, the Surveillance Program Assessing Risk and Knowledge of Coronavirus.

Phase 1 Clinical Trials at Sylvester

Dr. Jamie Merchan, director of Phase I clinical trials at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the expansion of Sylvester’s Phase I clinical research program through designation from the National Cancer Institute, and the benefits of participating in ongoing clinical research studies that make new drugs available to patients with cancer.