Baptist Health Cancer Care

06/22/2026

Many people are surprised to learn that uterine cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. Dr. Diaz, gynecologic oncologist, shares why rates are increasing, the symptoms that warrant evaluation, and how recognizing warning signs early can help lead to an earlier diagnosis.

06/18/2026

On World Kidney Cancer Day, we’re highlighting the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms of kidney cancer. While these symptoms don’t always mean cancer, it’s important not to ignore persistent or unusual changes. If something doesn’t feel right, talk with your doctor.

06/17/2026

Meet Julian, a member of our Concierge Services team. Every day looks a little different, but each one is centered around creating a welcoming experience for patients and their loved ones. From greeting patients and providing directions to working alongside teammates and supporting patients throughout the day, here’s a look inside Julian’s day.

06/16/2026

Researchers are exploring a new personalized vaccine approach for melanoma, one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer.

In a recent study, patients who received the vaccine alongside standard treatment experienced a significantly lower risk of the cancer returning or dying from melanoma compared to those who received standard treatment alone.

Dr. Herskovitz, dermatologist, shares what makes this vaccine different and why these findings represent an exciting step forward in the future of personalized cancer care.

06/16/2026

Advances in targeted therapies continue to expand treatment possibilities for patients with rare lung cancer alterations. Dr. Pellini discusses these advances and the role of biomarker testing in OncLive.

Experts recap of the most pivotal lung cancer data to surface at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting.

06/15/2026

Emerging therapies continue to bring hope to pancreatic cancer care. Dr. Aung discusses the promise of emerging therapies and the role of research and clinical trials in expanding treatment options for patients.

The discovery of a drug called daraxonrasib, which a Florida doctor was part of, could have implications for extending survival for other cancers.

06/12/2026

Postmenopausal bleeding should always be evaluated, even if it only happens once or seems minor.

Dr. Morrissey, gynecologic oncologist, explains why even a small amount of unexpected bleeding should be evaluated and shares other symptoms that may warrant a conversation with your doctor. In some cases, recognizing these signs early can help lead to an earlier diagnosis.

06/12/2026

Lung cancer is still the leading cause of U.S. cancer death but comprehensive genomic testing is transforming how the disease is treated, says Bruna Pellini, M.D., at Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute. https://bit.ly/4xm0691

06/08/2026

Patients recently joined the first session of our Beginners Drawing Series Workshop, learning foundational pencil drawing techniques while practicing observation, patience, and creativity. 🫶✍️