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As more young adults are being diagnosed with early-onset cancers, like colorectal, locally, scientists are searching for answers as to why it's happening.
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Despite many efforts to find better, more effective ways to treat cancer, it remains a leading cause of death by disease among children in the U.S. Personalized cancer treatments based on testing drugs quickly leads to faster treatment, better outcomes
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Expected in 2025, the Kenneth C. Griffin cancer research center will expand the efforts of UM's 400-strong team of experts.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the Florida Legislature to allocate $230 million to cancer-centered initiatives championed by his wife and breast cancer survivor, Casey.
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Latinos and Hispanics are more likely to develop acute myeloid leukemia. Scientists and doctors in South Florida and across the U.S. want to find out why.
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Veteran journalist Mark Potter joins WLRN's Carlos FrÃas on Sundial to talk about his book "Sunrise: A Photographic Journey of Comfort, Healing, and Inspiration," which he dedicated to his wife after she died of cancer. He still goes out every morning to photograph the sunrise in her honor. They also discuss his journalism career, during which he covered pivotal South Florida moments related to narcotrafficking, immigration and politics.
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Using CRISPR to modify certain immune cells could make cancer-fighting immunotherapy more potent for a broader set of patients. Two people who went through the treatment share their stories.
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Alley died of cancer that was only recently discovered, her children True and Lillie Parker said in a post on Twitter. The Emmy-winning actress was known for roles including Rebecca Howe on Cheers.
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It’s National Lung Cancer awareness month, and a recent study suggests Florida scores below the average when it comes to lung cancer screenings and treatment.
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The VA will begin processing PACT Act claims Jan. 1. The agency also announced a new toxic screening process to check for signs of illness and inform vets of benefits.
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The findings are a concern for Black women, researchers say, who are far more likely to report using straightening products such as relaxers.
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'Discoveries, Treatments and Strategies: How FAU Is Accelerating the Drive Against Cancer' will take place this Wednesday at the university's Boca Raton campus. It is free but requires advance registration.