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Why are More Young Women Being Diagnosed with Lung Cancer Than Young Men?
In a reversal of historic trends, researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) have found higher lung cancer incidence in women than in men between the ages of 35 and 54.
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Paving the Way to New Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer that Has Spread to the Brain
Multi-institutional study found that V12 Gy given to radiosurgical volume of larger than 10 cm3 , was a significant predictor of radiation necrosis in patients with brain metastasis from non-small cell lung cancer
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Research Quantifies the Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Patients
During the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians warned about the ramifications of delayed or skipped cancer screenings. Now researchers at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute have quantified what was once conjecture.
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Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, today announced that its researchers will present several posters at this year’s San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), hosted December 5-9 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
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Advanced Ovarian Cancer: New Hope
In the past few years, advances in ovarian cancer ? particularly for stage 4 metastatic disease ? have given physicians new treatment options and significantly extended the lives of patients.
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Metastatic Breast Cancer: New Treatments Making Headway
New drug therapies for metastatic, or advanced, breast cancer (MBC) are offering renewed hope for patients, having a significant impact on both lifespan and quality of life.
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In this insightful episode, Dr. Jane Mendez, Chief of Breast Surgery at Miami Cancer Institute, and Dr. Ana Sandoval Leon, medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at Miami Cancer Institute, delve into the intricate world of breast ...
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Miami Cancer Institute Head and Neck Cancer Conference
This conference will provide an update on the state-of-the-art treatment of oral, head and neck cancers. Our distinguished faculty will discuss work-up and management of oral lesions, neck masses, and thyroid masses, as well as review ...
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Dr. Michael Chuong Discusses the Importance of MRI-Guided Radiotherapy in Cancer
Dr. Chuong discusses the evolution of MRI-guided radiation in the cancer treatment armamentarium, the benefits of the MRIdian SMART system, and how Miami Cancer Institute is leading the way with trainings to expand the use of this technology.
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Studies Supporting the Use of PD-L1 Therapy Plus Chemo in ES-SCLC
Federico Albrecht, MD, comments on clinical trials supporting the use of PD-L1 inhibitor therapy in combination with standard chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
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Newest Advances in Stem Cell Transplantation Offer Promise for Complex Hematologic Malignancies
New stem cell transplantation research conducted by physicians at selected stem cell transplant centers and at Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health, is showing promise in the fight against relapse, a leading cause of death in ...
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A Night With Miami Cancer Institute – Open House
Thursday, September 21, at 6 p.m. | Miami Cancer Institute
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Global Study Holds Promise for Women Diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, is the sixth most common cancer among women worldwide and the most common type of gynecologic cancer in the U.S. It affects the endometrium, or lining of the uterus, and can spread to other ...
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It’s difficult to comprehend a more frightening diagnosis than being told you have advanced and inoperable pancreatic cancer. Connie Harrington, 76, knows exactly the feeling.
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Research Holds Promising Advances for Brain Tumor Patients
For the nearly 100,000 Americans expected to be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor in 2023, receiving the news will most likely be alarming.
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Clinical Trial Shows Safety of Ablative Radiotherapy for Inoperable Pancreas Cancer
Researchers at Miami Cancer Institute, a part of Baptist Health, believe they are one step closer to changing the treatment paradigm for patients with inoperable pancreatic cancer.
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Miami Cancer Institute and Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, a part of Baptist Health South Florida, are the first in the United States to successfully treat a patient with liver tumors by using the Quantum Surgical’s Epione® robot to ...
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Baptist Health and Florida International University, through its Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, today announced they have entered into exclusive negotiations to develop a comprehensive alliance, which will drive clinical, research ...
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Join Miami Cancer Institute experts John P. Diaz M.D., chief of gynecologic oncology, and Alessandro Villa D.D.S., Ph.D., M.P.H., chief of oral medicine, oral oncology and dentistry, as they discuss HPV-related cancers, preventative screenings, the HPV ...
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Jean-Marie Stephan, M.D., joins Miami Cancer Institute as Gynecological Surgical Oncologist
Board-certified gynecological surgical oncologist Jean-Marie Stephan, M.D., recently joined Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute.
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Radiopharmaceutical PET Agent Helps Physicians Identify Recurrent Brain Metastases
The results of a multi-institutional clinical trial led by Miami Cancer Institute, a part of Baptist Health, could bring a monumental shift in the management of patients with brain metastases. Rupesh Kotecha, M.D., chief of Radiosurgery ...
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HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Research: Some Women Can Bypass Radiation
A new study led by Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute and Lynn Cancer Institute researchers is showing that more women with breast cancer may be able to avoid the toxicities of radiation therapy after mastectomy.
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Miami Cancer Institute to Present Latest Cancer Research at 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting
Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, today announced its oral and poster presentations at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, June 2-6, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.
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Even with growing awareness of the devastating effects of glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer, treatment options remain limited and patients typically survive just 15-18 months beyond diagnosis. Researchers ...
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Baptist Health’s High-Tech High-Touch Approach - Live Webcast on Breast Health
Originally Broadcast: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | 5:30-6:30pm ET Join Baptist Health experts for a webinar focused on breast health; beginning with imaging through the continuum of care at Miami Cancer Institute.
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The most recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) guidelines for the management of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) was published in 2014.
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AI: A Game-Changer in Screening Mammography
Diagnostic radiologists can scroll through upwards of 25,000 mammography images per day in search of the smallest suspicious lesion. The task is extremely taxing and image interpretation is variable.
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Milestone 1000th Patient Treated Using Gamma Knife at Miami Cancer Institute
Leading the fight against brain metastases, Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute hit a new milestone recently. The center treated its 1000th patient using Gamma Knife radiosurgery, an incisionless radiation therapy that precisely targets ...
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New Class of Drugs Show Promise in Treating Recurrent Cervical Cancer
With a poor prognosis for many patients with relapsing gynecological cancers ? particularly for those who received conventional treatment only ? gynecological oncologists are on the search for novel therapies.
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From a deep dive into genetic mutations to studies using novel therapies, physician-investigators at Miami Cancer Institute and Lynn Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health Cancer Care, are conducting important leading edge research to advance cancer care.
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Preventing Fractures in the Bone Mets Population
Preventing fractures in patients with bone metastasis improves mobility and quality of life ? and for some, it means prolonged survival as well, according to recent studies. While not all cancer patients have access to an orthopedic oncologic ...
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Investigating Dramatic Radiation Dose Reduction For HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancers
In continuing efforts to develop effective treatments with less impact on quality of life, Miami Cancer Institute is participating in a clinical trial to reduce by more than half the radiation dosage for head and neck cancers related to ...
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Cancer Rehabilitation: A Look at its Importance Throughout the Oncology Care Continuum
Join Miami Cancer Institute experts, Adrian Cristian, M.D., chief of cancer rehabilitation, and Romer Orada M.D., a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, as they discuss the importance of cancer rehabilitation.
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Innovations Using Hyperthermic lntraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer Care
The Miami Cancer Institute has one of the largest minimally invasive gynecologic surgical programs in the region.
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Combining expertise with innovation - Multimodality skin cancer treatment at Lynn Cancer Institute
The World Health Organization reports that nonmelanoma and melanoma skin cancers have been increasing over the last decade, highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment.
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In a presentation at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, Reshma Mahtani, DO, chief of breast oncology at Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, described ADCs as the "new Trojan horses in oncology."
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Miami Cancer Institute Launches Global Consortium to Speed and Improve Bladder Cancer Care Worldwide
Miami Cancer Institute has spearheaded the creation of the Global Bladder Cancer Consortium (GBCC), a collaboration between the world’s top experts in bladder cancer. Among the GBCC’s priorities are creating a large and diverse patient ...
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Subspecialized GI Oncologists of Benefit to Patients with GI Cancers
Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are among the deadliest cancer diagnoses, yet not all patients with GI cancers will see a subspecialist. Considering the explosive pace at which cancer care is changing ? with the development of new medications, ...
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At Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, a Miami woman is now the first pancreas cancer patient in the world to be treated using an advanced platform for adaptive MR-guided radiotherapy.
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Baptist Health Acquires Sophisticated New Platform for Brain Tumor Treatment
Always seeking to further the level of care available to cancer patients in the region, Baptist Health South Florida has added a sophisticated new radiosurgery platform to its arsenal of cancer-fighting technology.
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Physician researchers from the Miami Cancer Institute presented the latest advances and information on new clinical trials from novel therapies to inhibit tumor proliferation and stimulate anti-cancer responses in patients with advanced solid tumors.
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Glioblastoma Patient Enrolls in Novel Clinical Trial Using Proton Therapy to Augment Survival
When Gwen Watson was diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM), an aggressive brain cancer, she and her husband didn’t hesitate to drive four and a half hours from their home in DeLand, Florida, to Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute so that ...
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The Debrief with Dr. Zinner featuring guest Guenther Koehne, M.D., Ph.D.
Join Dr. Zinner., CEO and Executive Medical Director at Miami Cancer Institute and Dr. Koehne, Deputy Director and Chief of Blood & Marrow Transplant, Hematologic Oncology and Benign Hematology, on the first episode of The Debrief as they ...
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Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, will leverage COTA’s Real-World Analytics to drive standardization of care across all cancer patients
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For patients with cancer that has metastasized to the brain, the standard treatment for years has been to resect, or surgically remove, the lesion and follow that with radiation therapy (RT) to the whole brain, which prevents relapse by ...
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The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) is pleased to announce the two Warren E. Weaver/Richard P. Penna award winners in the patient care organization and individual category. Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute Pharmacy Program in ...
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Beating the Odds: Pancreatic Cancer Survivor is Living Life to the Fullest
At the start of 2019, Bob Dickinson got a diagnosis no one wants - pancreatic cancer. Until very recently, pancreatic cancer cases rarely have had a happy ending, with a traditionally quoted survival rate of just 10 percent. But Mr. Dickinson ...
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New Advances in the Management of Pancreatic Cancer
Originally Broadcast: November 9, 2021. Dr. Horacio Asbun, Dr. Michael Chuong, Dr. Ripal Gandhi and Dr. Govindarajan Narayanan examine recently published trial data and review their implications to unresectable locally advanced pancreatic cancer care.
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New Therapies Hold Promise for Miami Cancer Institute’s Youngest Patients
According to the American Cancer Society, cancer is now the second leading cause of death, after accidents, in children under the age of 15. But, even though roughly 10,500 U.S. children will be diagnosed with cancer this year, major treatment ...
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Miami Cancer Institute - Lung Cancer Conference
Originally Webcast: November 2, 2021. Dr. Mark Dylewski and the distinguished faculty from Miami Cancer Institute and Lynn Cancer Institute will discuss new advances in the management of lung cancer.
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Breast Cancer Treatment Becomes Personal
Today’s breast cancer treatment has evolved into highly personalized care that begins at the molecular level and covers not only medical and surgical strategies, but the patient’s overall sense of wellness.
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Miami Cancer Institute's High-Tech High-Touch Approach
Join our experts for a panel discussion on Breast Cancer & Gynecologic Cancer, originally webcast October 21, 2021. Topics included everything from breast cancer prevention, to state-of-the-art holistic treatments, and advances in gynecologic ...
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Dr. Rothrock has specialized interest and training in the surgical and radiation-based treatment of spinal tumors.
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Innovative Program at Miami Cancer Institute Gives New Meaning to ‘The Healing Arts’
The practice of medicine is often referred to as “the healing arts.” At Miami Cancer Institute, however, it’s not just the physicians doing the healing but also a group of seven professional artists.
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Soft Tissue Masses Should Be Evaluated by Specialists
With some one in four sarcoma patients undergoing unplanned excision prior to seeking care in a specialized center, orthopedic oncologist Cecilia Belzarena, M.D., of Miami Cancer Institute, urges physicians to refer patients to a specialist ...
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Cancer Patients with HIV Have More Options
Cancer patients with HIV often requires complex care. Miami Cancer Institute, now a member of the AIDS Malignancy Consortium (AMC), recently opened an HIV/Cancer Clinic, providing better access to new clinical trials as well as coordinated, ...
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Chemoprevention: Helping Patients Understand the Benefits
With chemoprevention medications proven to decrease breast cancer risk by 50 to 60 percent, Miami Cancer Institute experts are urging those with certain risk factors to take part in the Making Informed Choices on Incorporating Chemoprevention ...
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Manmeet Ahluwalia, M.D., M.B.A., deputy director, chief scientific officer and chief of solid tumor medical oncology at Miami Cancer Institute, and co-principal investigators of the trial, was featured in the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting during ...
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Experts Weigh in on Innovations in Treatment of Lung Cancer
Baptist Health South Florida’s Miami Cancer Institute lung cancer experts Rupesh Kotecha, M.D., chief of Radiosurgery and director of the CNS Metastasis Program, and Mark Dylewski, M.D., chief of general thoracic surgery, are featured ...
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Dr. Guenther Koehne Talks Hot Topics in Hematology at the Miami Cancer Institute Summit
Dr. Guenther Koehne, Deputy Director and Chief of Blood & Marrow Transplant and Hematologic Oncology at Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, spoke about the Second Summit of the Americas on Immunotherapy for Hematologic ...
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Q&A with Surgeons of Excellence at South Miami Hospital
What does it mean to be SRC accredited? Why do surgeons use robots in surgery? Surgeons of Excellence with South Miami Hospital sit down to discuss the significance of an SRC accreditation and the benefits of robotic surgery for patients.
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Father of Five and Military Veteran Wins Battle Over Throat Cancer
Fred Escobedo remembers feeling surprised when he was told he had throat cancer. After all, he seemed healthy, exercised regularly, didn’t smoke and followed his wife’s vegan diet. When the shock passed, he wondered if he’d live to see ...
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Making Clinical Trials More Accessible to All a Top Priority at Miami Cancer Institute
For cancer patients who have complex cancers with limited options or who have exhausted all other treatment options, clinical trials can be a beacon of hope. Such studies offer often-desperate patients access to new, potentially lifesaving ...
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When Emma-Jane Hinton was diagnosed with a brain tumor this past summer, she dreamed about the day she could go back to school, take a swim and return to her Junior Bengals cheerleading team. Last week, the teen’s dream came true as she ...
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Miami Cancer Institute has marked the 100th patient of its Blood and Marrow Transplantation program, where patients are treated for various forms of leukemia, multiple myeloma and other blood cancers.
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Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute Brings World-Class Cancer Care to Broward
Many of the innovative cancer-fighting therapies that have placed Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute among Florida’s top cancer programs since its founding just four years ago are now available to cancer patients in Broward County, ...
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Two Leading Organizations Come Together for Better Cancer Care
With 11 hospitals, more than 4,000 physicians and internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare ...
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Miami Cancer Institute Researchers Pivot to Fight COVID-19
Physician scientists at Miami Cancer Institute are leveraging their research expertise and clinical technology to develop novel treatments for COVID-19. Jump-starting new studies in a matter of weeks, these researchers are now evaluating ...
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Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, with more than 190,000 new cases diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer Society. And each year, more than 60,000 American men opt to have ...
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Lung Cancer Patient Runs Out of Options, Finds New Hope at Miami Cancer Institute
The first thing Donna Beverly will tell you is that she’s not a cancer patient, she’s a cancer survivor. Today, thanks to a team of experts at Miami Cancer Institute – not to mention her own determination to fight her disease – Ms. Beverly ...
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New Radiation Technology at Lynn Cancer Institute Treats Wider Range of Cancer Patients
At first glance, the innovative system may look like a standard CT (computerized tomography) scanner, but it’s much more, providing leading-edge radiation treatment to many more cancer patients who may have had limited options in the past.
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Current Drug Treatment Approaches for Brain Metastases
Yazmin Odia, MD, Rupesh Kotecha, MD, and Minesh Mehta, MD discuss the targeted therapies that have shown particular efficacy in brain metastases.
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Current Radiation Treatment Approaches for Brain Metastases
Yazmin Odia, MD, Rupesh Kotecha, MD, and Minesh Mehta, MD discuss the use of stereotactic radiosurgery and whole-brain radiotherapy in the treatment of brain metastases.
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Novel Radiation Therapies for Gliomas: Tumor-Treating Fields and Proton Therapy
Yazmin Odia, MD, Rupesh Kotecha, MD, and Minesh Mehta, MD discuss the current role and patient selection of tumor-treating fields in the treatment of gliomas. They also look at the rationale for proton beam therapy in treatment.
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Gynecologic oncologist Thomas Morrissey, M.D., FACOG, FACS, has joined the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, a part of Baptist Health South Florida, as director of gynecologic oncology. He is a specialist in the surgical ...
