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What New Lung Cancer Guidelines Mean for You
New lung cancer guidelines from the American Cancer Society suggest that 5 million more Americans should be getting checked annually for signs of the deadly disease.
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New prostate cancer tools at Orlando Health shorten treatment
An innovative prostate cancer treatment now offered at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute provides men with new options to fight the disease.
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Dr. Akash Nanda, Radiation Oncologist, Discusses Proton Therapy Center
At the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, we are committed to providing unparalleled care to patients with cancer. Our multidisciplinary approach sets us apart from other local centers in Florida. Our breadth of expertise from subspecialty-trained oncologists results in an evidence-based, consensus-driven approach to cancer care for our patients.
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New Study: Some Americans are No Longer Trying to Lose Weight
Fact: It’s hard to lose weight.
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A Day in the Life of a Trauma Surgeon
As a physician, working at a trauma center can be one of the most fast-paced jobs you can have in medicine, and that’s a big part of what I find most rewarding. I love being able to make an impact and seeing the results fairly quickly. I see people every day who, when they come in, are severely injured, sometimes critically injured and even near death. These days, we’re really blessed to have all the technology we have, which lets us intervene and hopefully treat them successfully.
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A Day in the Life: Copa América Centenario 2016 Venue Medical Director
As chief of sports medicine at Orlando Health and the medical director for Orlando City Soccer Club, I’m fortunate to work with athletes every day to help them perform their best.
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Essential Tips to Help You Medically Prepare for a Hurricane
Hurricane season for the Atlantic continues through November. With their heavy rain and wind, these storms can be extremely destructive and result in loss of electricity and services for days, weeks or even months. So Floridians should prepare not only for their personal safety but for their medical needs. After a large-scale disaster, you may find it difficult to refill prescriptions or access medical records. Planning for hurricanes in advance can alleviate some of the stress of an oncoming storm.
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New Solution for High-Risk Heart Patients
A trusted technology is being put to a new use for heart patients once considered too high-risk for surgery.
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Promising New Treatment for Melanoma Patients
Every year, more than 76,000 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer. Here in the Sunshine State, we have a higher than average melanoma incidence rate.
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Promising New Treatment for Advanced Melanoma
The FDA recently approved treatment for advanced melanoma that could extend survival rates for people battling this late-stage skin cancer.
