cancer

Jordie Poncy was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer just as he was preparing to start a new counseling job at Moffitt Cancer Center. Now he balances his treatment journey with helping others adjust to theirs.

Legislators who favor the liability protection for Bayer say lawsuits alleging the herbicide Roundup causes cancer would hurt the agriculture industry facing increased costs. Opponents demand accountability.

After two years away from calling college basketball games, the Manatee County resident received a standing ovation before the Clemson-Duke game in South Carolina.

Alcohol breaks down in the body into a substance called acetaldehyde, which can damage cells and stop them from repairing themselves. That creates conditions for cancer to grow.

The new outpatient center is the first at Lee Health to offer the 3T MRI magnet, which produces high-resolution images with a magnetic field that’s twice as strong as a standard MRI.

Two studies explore ways to lessen treatment burdens. One examines whether removing lymph nodes is necessary in early breast cancer. Another suggests a new approach to a type of cancer called DCIS.

A chance swab by a Florida Gulf Coast University student found her to be a stem cell match for a patient with a rare cancer. Two years later, they met midcourt at a basketball game on campus.

On this episode, we outline how to navigate a cancer diagnosis with oncologist and researcher Dr. Chadi Nabha. Then, we highlight the health benefits of meditation.

Lower Keys patients will have a closer option after the health system announced it was opening a treatment facility at the site of the former GenesisCare center.

Research has generally shown that fluoridated water at recommended levels is safe. But many experts and a judge say more research is needed to better understand whether and when risks kick in.