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The Florida Panthers have signed Wayne Gretzky, Martina Navratilova, Michael Bublé, Dustin Johnson, and the Miami Heat for a unique project. They unveiled painted panther statues before their Winter Classic game against the New York Rangers. These statues are being auctioned to raise $1 million for cancer research.

Former Nebraska U.S. Senator Ben Sasse has announced his diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer. He shared the news on social media, revealing he learned of the disease last week. The 53-year-old Sasse resigned from the Senate in January 2023 to become the president of the University of Florida.

Specifically, DeSantis’ proposed budget eliminates a decade-old law that spells out how $127 million should be distributed to four National Cancer Institute-designated facilities.

Low screening rates and the stigma of smoking mean many patients are diagnosed too late to benefit from treatments, according to Brenda Connolly of the American Lung Association and Moffitt Cancer Center.

Johns Hopkins All Children's, Nemours Children's, Nicklaus Children's and Wolfson Children's are each receiving $7.5 million annually over five years as part of a collaborative program funded by the state.

The experimental mRNA vaccine developed at the University of Florida has shown the ability to supercharge the immune system and could pave the way for a universal cancer vaccine.

Hope Florida, First Lady Casey DeSantis' signature welfare-assistance program, is under scrutiny over questions surrounding $10 million in spending.

A Miami charity is helping children with cancer by sending them denim jackets and tote bags adorned with decorative patches. The Oliver Patch Project was created by 13-year-old Oliver Burkhardt and his parents after he underwent treatment for leukemia when he was 9.

As more young adults are being diagnosed with early-onset cancers, like colorectal, locally, scientists are searching for answers as to why it's happening.

Despite many efforts to find better, more effective ways to treat cancer, it remains a leading cause of death by disease among children in the U.S. Personalized cancer treatments based on testing drugs quickly leads to faster treatment, better outcomes

Expected in 2025, the Kenneth C. Griffin cancer research center will expand the efforts of UM's 400-strong team of experts.

Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the Florida Legislature to allocate $230 million to cancer-centered initiatives championed by his wife and breast cancer survivor, Casey.