Florida Breast Cancer Foundation

In January, the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF) awarded a $14,931 Direct Service Grant to benefit breast cancer patients in Alachua County. The project, “Improving Body and Self-Image Post-Mastectomy,” was designed by a UF Radiation Oncology team led by Assistant Professor Oluwadamilola T. Oladeru, MD, MA, MBA, (right), Clinical Leader,…

In January, the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF) awarded two $10,000 Direct Service Grants to benefit UF Health proton therapy breast cancer patients in Jacksonville and Gainesville. Both projects were designed by a UF Health Proton Therapy Institute team led by Associate Professor Julie Bradley, MD (shown right). Lymphedema: Compress…

Thanks to modern chemotherapy, gene-targeted therapy, and radiation therapy, there are now over 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Each of these treatments, however, may carry an increased risk for major cardiac events and early cardiac death. Fortunately, UF single-institution data indicate that declines in heart function…

Beyond the human loss resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has been an unfortunate increase in locally advanced cancers due to postponed or canceled screening appointments. UF Radiation Oncology Associate Professor Julie Bradley, MD; Assistant Professor Eric Brooks, MD; Assistant Professor Oluwadamilola T. Oladeru (Lola), MD, MA, MBA;…