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• Hope Hike: Supporting Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors Every Step of the Way

  We’re with you every step of the way…It’s not just a slogan at Orlando Health Cancer Institute. Throughout the year, it’s a metaphor for the care and compassion the cancer center provides to patients and survivors. But in October, it takes on a literal meaning when the Orlando Health community literally walks the talk by sponsoring the Hope Hike to raise awareness of breast cancer.

• ‘Time Toxicity’ – 5 Ways To Handle Burden of Living with Cancer

  Beyond the obvious trauma of having cancer, there is a lesser-known cost: a seemingly endless drain on your time. This phenomenon, known as time toxicity, refers to the amount of time and energy you spend getting treatment for your disease.

• Treating Brain Tumors at the Cancer Center

  Brain tumors, a growth of abnormal cells in the brain, can be either benign or malignant.

• Understanding the Emotional Side of Cancer Treatment

  Between chemotherapy, radiation, frequent doctor’s visits and some of the side effects of cancer treatment, we often focus on how patients physically cope with the disease.

• Recent Developments in Lung Cancer Immunotherapy Bring Hope

  Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women, with about 14 percent of all new cancers being lung cancer. It kills 1.6

• Breast Density Doesn’t Always Lead to a High Risk of Cancer

  For a long time, we’ve thought that high breast density increased a woman’s risk for breast cancer.

• Study: Yoga May Reduce the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

  If you’re working on mastering the Child’s Pose or the Bharadvaja's Twist, it may bode well for your health, according to one recent study.

• The Benefits of Physical Activity During Cancer Treatment

  But many of my patients ask the question: “What else can I do before and/or after surgery to ease the recovery process?”

• Know the Signs of Testicular Cancer

  Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men 15 to 34 years old, but most testicular cancers can be cured. Because symptoms of testicular cancer are usually detected first by the individual, it’s important to understand the signs of this type of cancer.

• Study: Women Diagnosed with Cancer at a Young Age Have Higher Risk of Pregnancy and Birth Complications

  A recent study has found that certain cancer survivors may have an increased risk of pregnancy and birth complications as a result of their treatment.