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When it Comes to Head and Neck Cancer, Your Oncologist’s Experience May Make the Difference

The experience of a patient’s head and neck radiation oncologist may have a significant impact on their health outcome, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Mom or Dad Had Cancer. Does That Mean I’ll Get It?

If your mom or dad had cancer, you may be worried about what this means for your own health somewhere down the road.

Two Numbers Offer Clearer Picture of Your Child’s Health

From the moment your child is born, each visit to the doctor will start off with height and weight measurements that will be used to track growth and monitor for potential health risks. Where your child falls within this doctor-recommended range can be useful, but are there better indicators of your child’s overall health? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the answer is yes. 

How to Tell If a Family Member Is Battling Mental Illness

You probably know when a family member is physically sick. They may have a bad cough, look drawn and tired or have lost weight. But would you know if their illness was mental, not physical?

Hospital Ratings: Behind the Numbers

With their wealth of statistics and unfamiliar terms, hospital ratings can be a complicated web for healthcare consumers to untangle. So, when it’s time to decide where you want to have a non-emergency surgery or treatment performed, you might be inclined to simply go wherever your doctor recommends. However, depending on your health insurance, you may have multiple hospitals to choose from.

Survey finds young adults more likely to believe myths about sun protection and skin cancer prevention

Orlando, FL (May 01, 2024) – A new national survey by Orlando Health Cancer Institute finds nearly a third (32%) of Americans agree that a tan makes people look better and healthier, a dangerous beauty standard that experts say can lead to risky behavior when it comes to sun exposure.

How To Share Your Cancer Diagnosis with Family and Friends

8 Ways To Stay Motivated During Rehab

If you are starting down the road to recovery after a serious injury or surgery, there may be a significant distance between where you are now and where you want to be. And with recovery timelines that can stretch across months, there may be times when you struggle to stay motivated.

Orlando Health Named to List of Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals

Orlando Health hospitals across Central Florida have been honored among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals^® by Modern Healthcare, recognized for delivering patients with superior outcomes and more efficient care.

What Cancer Patients and Survivors Need to Know About COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly evolving situation that will pose changes and challenges for many months. Cancer patients and survivors fall into a higher-risk category, because those who are undergoing cancer treatment tend to be more advanced in age and many have other illnesses placing them at higher risk of a worse outcome if infected by COVID-19. Also, patients undergoing cancer treatment such as chemotherapy or immunotherapy may have a suppressed immune system.