Sandy Van

Oct 20, 2024 | communitynewspapers.com | Sandy Van

A new study shows the potential power of imaging paired with radiation to shape treatment for glioblastoma patients in real time. The study, led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is the first to quantify tumor changes in glioblastoma patients receiving MRI-guided radiation therapy. This novel technique, also known as MRI-linear accelerator or MRI-linac, pairs daily imaging with radiation.

Aug 19, 2024 | cityline.tv | Tracy Moore |Antonia Sappong |Sandy Van

Encore of April 17, 2024Hosted by Tracy Moore. It’s Wellness Wednesday and we’re having an important conversation about weight loss medication. Dr. Toni Sappong and Dr. Snandy Va discuss if these are wonder drugs… or warning signs! Then, Dr. Mary Claire Haver has invaluable insights for managing menopause with confidence; plus, Sustainability Expert Candice Batista has tips for how to save the earth – and save some money – with Zero-Waste shopping.

Aug 11, 2024 | communitynewspapers.com | Sandy Van

Many people with stage 2 or 3 colon cancer receive additional, or adjuvant, chemotherapy following surgery. However, clinical trials have shown that this treatment doesn’t improve the chances of survival for every patient. A study published recently in Cell Reports Medicine identifies and validates a 10-gene biomarker that potentially predicts whether a stage II or III colon cancer patient will benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy.

Jun 29, 2024 | communitynewspapers.com | Sandy Van

Coral Olazagasti, MD, expected a relatively smooth transition when she moved to New York to start her residency after graduating from medical school in her native Puerto Rico. But that proved wishful thinking. She not only experienced major culture shock, but also her superiors and colleagues often chastised her for speaking too loudly and joked about her accent.

Jun 21, 2024 | communitynewspapers.com | Sandy Van

Coral Olazagasti, MD, expected a relatively smooth transition when she moved to New York to start her residency after graduating from medical school in her native Puerto Rico. But that proved wishful thinking. She not only experienced major culture shock, but also her superiors and colleagues often chastised her for speaking too loudly and joked about her accent.