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  • 5 Things Your Radiologist Wants You to Know About Medical Imaging 

    Medical imaging is critical in the diagnostic and treatment process. Imaging studies including X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, PET scans, nuclear medicine and ultrasounds use various technologies to see below the skin's surface. These technologies are an important part of disease detection, monitoring existing conditions and determining treatment response.

  • A Day in the Life of a Neuro-Oncologist

    What is neuro-oncology? Sounds pretty complex, right? It’s what Dr. Nick Avgeropoulos—or Dr. Nick, as he prefers to be called—does every day at the UF Health Cancer Center – Orlando Health. Dr. Nick is a specially trained doctor who treats cancer of the brain and spine. He works with patients who are facing the biggest challenge of their lives to provide them with the treatment and care they need.

  • The growing role of robotic surgery in gynecology at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

    Lately there has been some very serious discussion in the media about robotic surgery programs, how surgeons are credentialed and trained, and the role that the manufacturer of the robotic equipment (Intuitive Surgical) may or may not play.

  • How Oncologists Stage Cancer

    According to the American Cancer Society, there will be nearly 1.7 million new cancer cases this year. Millions of patients and their families will be affected by cancer, and many questions come after a diagnosis. One that I hear most often involves how we stage cancer and how this impacts treatment options. It involves several things, so here’s some background about how we gather all the relevant information.

  • Why Your Car’s Technology Could Increase Distracted Driving

    Every day, nine people are killed and more than 1,000 people are injured because of distracted driving.

  • 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.

  • When should I take my teenage daughter to the gynecologist?

    Many parents wonder when they should take their daughter to a gynecologist. Is it with their first period? Is it when they become sexually active? When do they need a pap smear? Some women dread their own appointments and worry their daughters will have a traumatic experience. Well, the good news is that gynecologic care for adolescents has come a long way, and teens can be provided with important information in a sensitive and caring way, and many girls do not even need a pelvic exam!

    What's normal?

    First, let me cover a bit of what’s normal. Most girls begin breast development around 10-11 years of age, and the average age girls start their periods in the U.S. is about 12.5 years. Most girls will bleed 5-7 days and cycles occur every 25-40 days. If a girl hasn’t started her period by age 14, she should be evaluated, and although some girls just need more time, others may have a real problem. Many girls have irregular menses for the first 2-4 years after they start their periods, but if a girl has been bleeding more than 10 days per month, they should be evaluated to prevent problems with anemia. I’ve seen girls who have bled for 6 months before seeing a gynecologist and some have been so anemic by then that they required blood transfusion. Most girls will notice an increase in menstrual cramps about two years after they start their periods, as this is when they start to actually ovulate. Severe cramps so that a girl is missing school are not normal and she should also be seen. Finally, if a girl has had regular menses and then the menses become irregular, skipping months or becoming more frequent, she should also be evaluated. Sometimes there is a hormonal disorder that needs to be evaluated.

  • 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.

  • What is a gynecologic oncologist?

    This year, nearly 91,000 women will be diagnosed with some form of gynecologic cancer. While it can often be overwhelming deciding where to go and whom to see for treatment, specialized care from a gynecologic oncologist can make all the difference. In fact, studies have shown that many women have higher survival rates when choosing to see a gynecologic oncologist, as opposed to a non-gynecologic specialist, for treatment. So, what does a gynecologic oncologist do and why is it important to be treated by one? Our own Dr. Veronica Schimp explains:

  • How Health Technology Can Help People with Alzheimer’s Disease

    Every 67 seconds, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.