Single Gene May Help Physicians Identify, Improve Treatment for Higher Risk Prostate Cancer Patients

A new study by local urologist Robert I. Carey, MD, PhD, along with research colleagues from the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute and Sarasota Memorial Research Institute, has pinpointed a single gene which may help physicians identify higher risk prostate cancer patients and improve their treatment.

Monday, June 19, 2023

Jellison Cancer Institute Partners With Local Fire Departments to Reduce Firefighter Cancer Deaths

By reducing firefighters’ exposure risks, encouraging screenings and providing free cancer navigation and support, the Firefighters Cancer Collaborative aims to save lives

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Dr. Kunal Saigal Named Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute

Sarasota Memorial has appointed Kunal Saigal, MD, medical director of radiation oncology services at the expanding Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute.

Monday, December 19, 2022

SMH Unveils newest da Vinci Robot ... No Incisions Necessary

Sarasota Memorial unveiled the latest generation da Vinci robot this month -- the da Vinci-SP, a versatile and high-performance single-port surgical system that allows robotic surgeons to perform complex surgery through a single incision, or natural opening without any incisions at all.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

SMH Adds High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy to Specialized Therapies Available at Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute

Sarasota Memorial's oncology team this month added high-dose rate brachytherapy to its advanced cancer fighting therapies. The newer, accelerated treatment allows physicians to deliver equivalent doses of radiation in just minutes.

Thursday, November 17, 2022