Cancer

Researchers have found a link between some preservatives and an increased risk for cancer.

The battle in the fight against cancer is evolving. Southwest Florida Proton unveiled the latest technology used to combat the disease by using a precise and targeted approach to eliminating tumors.

Proton therapy, a highly advanced form of radiation therapy, uses charged proton particles to destroy cancer cells. It is now available in Southwest Florida.

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 400,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2025. Catching the disease early is the best form of treatment.

In 2024, over 23,000 Floridians were diagnosed with breast cancer. For those who enter remission, the risk of recurrence will always remain present.

Early detection for cancer is key to combating the disease and now one organization claims they have a new test that can detect cancer cells before a tumor ever forms.

In the 1970’s, Cervical Cancer was one of the most common causes of death for American women. Those rates have dropped significantly thanks to advanced screenings.

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has metastasized to the bone, according to a statement from his personal office.

A new outpatient center is the first at Lee Health to offer the 3T MRI magnet, which produces high-resolution images with a magnetic field that’s twice as strong as a standard MRI.