UF Health Cancer Center

A program that combines yoga and psychological tools in a group therapy setting may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in women with some common cancers, a new?UF Health Cancer Center?study found. The results of the clinical trial,?published?recently in the journal Integrative Cancer Therapies, showed the integrated yoga and psychological intervention eased some symptoms of cancer-related distress, especially in women of color. “Quality of life during and beyond cancer treatment is a critical component of whole-person cancer care,” said Elizabeth Kacel, PhD, who co-led the new study with Grace Ann Hanvey, Ph.D. Both are recent graduates of the?clinical psychology doctoral program?in the?UF College of Public Health and Health Professions?who were mentored by?Deidre Pereira, Ph.D., the study’s senior author and a UF Health Cancer Center member. Read the full story: https://go.ufl.edu/60g50hp

We were proud to recognize National Rural Health Day by bringing our new Mobile Cancer Screening Connector to UF Health Archer Family Health Care today! Several area rural health care agencies gathered at the event to focus attention on the importance of rural health care.?In addition, Denise Schentrup,?APRN, DNP, who has served as the clinical director at Archer for 20 years, was presented with the Florida Rural Health Association’s Rural Health Hero Advanced Practitioner Award. The bus offered walkup tours, as well as information and resources to cancer screening services. Several members of the community came out to look. Read the full story: https://go.ufl.edu/3o6k0ec

Thanks guys for the invitation to speak to the future of oncology. Can’t wait to see what this incredibly passionate and engaged group of #Gator #MedStudents bring to the field! #GoGators ?? UF Health Cancer Center University of Florida College of Medicine University of Florida

Retaining complex information like cancer hallmarks is challenging for most high school students. Adding creative learning activities and interactive instruction can not only make the process fun, but boost students’ retention, a study led by four University of Florida cancer trainees found. The four graduate students in the University of Florida College of Medicine’s Cancer Biology Concentration?published?their findings in the journal BMC Medical Education on lessons learned from leading the six-week summer course on cancer biology and therapeutics. Read the full story to learn more about these students' creativity and innovation, including escape room-themed quizzes and hands-on games! https://go.ufl.edu/ipz82n2

UF Health Cancer Center member Karen Daily, D.O., shared her expertise with Florida Trend Media Company on increases in breast cancer among younger women. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/e_udkhHN

Please join us for ArtBio.Miami 2024, the annual biotech and healthcare tech-focused discussion forum and networking event held against the backdrop of the globally acclaimed Art Basel Week in Miami.? Open to researchers, investors, key stakeholders and influencers in the future of medicine and healthcare within the region, this year’s event is being held on Friday, December 6 at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort.? ???Date: December 6, 2024 ??Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm ??Location: JW Marriott Turnberry Resort, Aventura, FL →https://lnkd.in/dQVN5mWp Your registration will also include admission to "Art and Fashion Funds the Cure," an evening gala at the Britto Palace.?Hosted by the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation with a special appearance by world-renowned artist Romero Britto, this gala event will benefit the Wells Brain Tumor Center’s pediatric research initiatives. Registrations for this premier forum and networking event are limited - register today and secure your seat for ArtBio.Miami on December 6! →https://lnkd.in/dQVN5mWp #Florida, #UFInnovate, #FloridaScience, #MedTech

It's just a simple blood test! But it could save your life. Over 60 men received free PSA tests at Gator Fanfest thanks to our partnership with Man Cave Health & UF Health Cancer Center. Early detection saves lives! Gator legends Coach Steve Spurrier, Brandon Spikes, Shane Matthews, and Danny Wuerffel joined us to encourage men's health screenings. Thanks for supporting this important cause! #ItsYourLife Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQYAXTfb

Today, through a partnership with Man Cave Health and the Prostate Cancer Foundation, we provided more than 60 men with PSA tests to screen for prostate cancer with our brand-new Mobile Cancer Screening Connector at Gator Fanfest! Our team also provided education and answered questions to make sure men have the information they need on prostate health. It was an incredible day raising awareness about prostate cancer and promoting early cancer detection! The event also included special guest appearances by several Gator legends, including Coach Steve Spurrier, Brandon Spikes, Shane Matthews, and Danny Wuerffel. We even had a visit from Albert and Alberta! A huge thanks to our staff for their hard work! Alison Ivey, Amy Gunnett, Jennina Garde, and Jennifer Woodard provided phlebotomy services and conducted screening. UF Health urology advanced practice providers Jasmine Brown and Mitsu Andre helped counsel men on prostate cancer screening. Eloise Wein and our amazing COE team led by Jen Woodard assisted with navigating patients. #GoGators #UFHealthCancerCenter #ProstateCancerAwareness

Excited to have coauthored this State-of-the-Implementation review with SHAMA KARANTH,?Joel Divaker, MPH,?Marissa Blair, MHA,?Jhanelle Gray Bruno Hochhegger,?Erin Kobetz,?Alex Yoon,?Mindaugas Rackauskas,?Danting Yang,?Estelamari Rodriguez,?Matthew B. Schabath, Ph.D and?Tiago Noguchi Machuca. The paper focuses on implementation approaches to scaling up lung cancer screening through mobile clinics. UF Health Cancer Center Moffitt Cancer Center Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Thank you for reading!

Applications are open for our Predoctoral Awards, awarded annually to up to six University of Florida graduate students. These awards recognize and support outstanding predoctoral candidates who are conducting innovative cancer research. Learn more and apply: https://go.ufl.edu/33kf73d