/tags/cancer cancer en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /health/2026-02-06/breast-cancer-hazardous-waste-superfund-study-um Some recent studies from the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center suggest that women living near Superfund sites — federally designated hazardous waste areas — face a higher risk of developing aggressive forms of breast cancer. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /health/2026-02-06/breast-cancer-hazardous-waste-superfund-study-um Sofia Baltodano /sports/2026-01-02/florida-panthers-enlist-stars-for-unique-cancer-fundraiser-showing-it-off-at-winter-classic The Florida Panthers have signed Wayne Gretzky, Martina Navratilova, Michael Bublé, Dustin Johnson, and the Miami Heat for a unique project. They unveiled painted panther statues before their Winter Classic game against the New York Rangers. These statues are being auctioned to raise $1 million for cancer research. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:57:19 GMT /sports/2026-01-02/florida-panthers-enlist-stars-for-unique-cancer-fundraiser-showing-it-off-at-winter-classic Tim Reynolds | Associated Press /education/2025-12-23/uf-president-ben-sasse-reveals-advanced-pancreatic-cancer-diagnosis Former Nebraska U.S. Senator Ben Sasse has announced his diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer. He shared the news on social media, revealing he learned of the disease last week. The 53-year-old Sasse resigned from the Senate in January 2023 to become the president of the University of Florida. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:08:18 GMT /education/2025-12-23/uf-president-ben-sasse-reveals-advanced-pancreatic-cancer-diagnosis Associated Press /government-politics/2025-12-18/nci-desantis-budget Specifically, DeSantis’ proposed budget eliminates a decade-old law that spells out how $127 million should be distributed to four National Cancer Institute-designated facilities. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:40:39 GMT /government-politics/2025-12-18/nci-desantis-budget Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix /health/2025-11-25/its-dismal-why-florida-struggles-to-diagnose-and-treat-lung-cancer-early Low screening rates and the stigma of smoking mean many patients are diagnosed too late to benefit from treatments, according to Brenda Connolly of the American Lung Association and Moffitt Cancer Center. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT /health/2025-11-25/its-dismal-why-florida-struggles-to-diagnose-and-treat-lung-cancer-early Rick Mayer /government-politics/2025-11-04/four-florida-childrens-hospitals-will-share-a-30-million-boost-for-cancer-research Johns Hopkins All Children's, Nemours Children's, Nicklaus Children's and Wolfson Children's are each receiving $7.5 million annually over five years as part of a collaborative program funded by the state. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-11-04/four-florida-childrens-hospitals-will-share-a-30-million-boost-for-cancer-research Rick Mayer /health/2025-07-24/uf-mrna-vaccine-immune-system-cancer The experimental mRNA vaccine developed at the University of Florida has shown the ability to supercharge the immune system and could pave the way for a universal cancer vaccine. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:35:50 GMT /health/2025-07-24/uf-mrna-vaccine-immune-system-cancer Rick Mayer /government-politics/2025-04-16/the-hope-florida-foundation-chairman-says-mistakes-were-made Hope Florida, First Lady Casey DeSantis' signature welfare-assistance program, is under scrutiny over questions surrounding $10 million in spending. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:28:45 GMT /government-politics/2025-04-16/the-hope-florida-foundation-chairman-says-mistakes-were-made The News Service of Florida /arts-culture/2024-09-25/how-colorful-personalized-patches-bring-joy-to-young-cancer-patients A Miami charity is helping children with cancer by sending them denim jackets and tote bags adorned with decorative patches. The Oliver Patch Project was created by 13-year-old Oliver Burkhardt and his parents after he underwent treatment for leukemia when he was 9. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-09-25/how-colorful-personalized-patches-bring-joy-to-young-cancer-patients /health/2024-06-12/more-cancer-in-younger-adults-experts-look-for-answer-in-colorectal-mystery 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. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:00:00 GMT /health/2024-06-12/more-cancer-in-younger-adults-experts-look-for-answer-in-colorectal-mystery Joe Mario Pedersen