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The Florida Hospital Cancer Institute (FHCI) provides a comprehensive continuum of services ranging from disease prediction and prevention to state-of-the-art detection, treatment and research - encompassed by educational, psychological and spiritual support.
The FHCI treats over 3,800 newly diagnosed cancer patients each year - more than any other program in Florida. The FHCI is accredited as a Community Comprehensive Cancer Center by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, is a National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) affiliate, and offers various locations throughout Central Florida. In addition to caring for patients diagnosed with cancer, the FHCI is actively involved in basic and clinical cancer research to seek new ways to detect, treat and prevent disease. For more information, please visit: www.floridahospitalcancerinstitute.com.
Facts at a Glance
SERVING MORE NEWLY DIAGNOSED CANCER PATIENTS THAN ANY OTHER PROGRAM IN FLORIDA.
ACCREDITED AS A COMMUNITY COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER by the American College of Surgeons. Comprehensive cancer education, prevention, detection, treatment, research, and support services are offered at multiple sites throughout Central Florida.
COMPREHENSIVE CANCER SERVICES IN A 174,000-SQUARE-FOOT OUTPATIENT FACILITY at the Orlando site. This allows us to facilitate a multi-disciplinary approach to cancer care in one convenient location, enhancing accessibility and efficiency for patients and clinicians.
OVER 100 OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED & SKILLED PHYSICIANS FOR CANCER CARE HAVE JOINED OUR TEAM. These national and international leaders serve as Medical Advisors, Community Medical Advisors and National Advisors to provide patients with many different types of cancer the best chances for recovery and improved quality of life.
ONCOLOGY NURSING STAFF RANKED AMONG THE TOP 20 PERCENT IN THE COUNTRY for care and compassion, according to a recent Gallup survey. Florida Hospital Cancer Institute nurses are specially trained and certified in oncology.
CONTINUALLY BRINGING THE LATEST ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY AND THERAPIES TO CENTRAL FLORIDA. PET/CT helps us diagnose advanced cancer often with greater accuracy than conventional imaging. Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) is a treatment modality that minimizes the radiation dose to normal or nearby critical organs. In addition, over 1,000 patients have benefited from Gamma Knife® radiosurgery - brain surgery without an incision - since 1996. The FHCI also offers the newest MRI technology - Brain Spectroscopy - to analyze and diagnose tumors and other tissues without surgery.
Women and Men Line Up to ‘Make the Cut’ at Opening of Eden at Florida Hospital Cancer Institute
Wednesday May 7, 2008 - Medical News
Eden is the only spa in Central Florida to specialize in treating the aesthetic needs of cancer patients.
Local Elementary School Students Make Hats for Cancer Patients at Florida Hospital Cancer Institute
Tuesday July 31, 2007 - Medical News
Their teacher’s illness inspired the students to begin the project
Florida Hospital and UCF Endowment Reaches $1.1 Million Milestone
Wednesday July 25, 2007 - Medical News
Together, Florida Hospital and the University of Central Florida (UCF) are making strides in cancer research. The two organizations are proud to announce that their joint endowment has provided more than $1.1 million of local funding for oncology research, thanks in part to the Central Florida community.
Florida Hospital Announces Opening of East Orlando Hematology & Oncology Associates
Friday May 11, 2007 - Medical News
Florida Hospital East Orlando, Florida Physicians Medical Group, and Florida Hospital Cancer Institute are pleased to announce the recent opening of a new physician practice for cancer patients in East Orlando.
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Physicians Use Arsenic to Treat Rare Form of Leukemia
Thursday May 3, 2007 - Medical News
Arsenic, now FDA approved and the standard form of treatment, helped treat woman who is now pregnant with her first baby
Pediatric Cancer Patients Celebrate End of Treatment with Denver Broncos Player
Friday March 16, 2007 - Medical News
Two pediatric cancer patients are celebrating the end of their chemotherapy treatment today with a very special guest: Denver Broncos defensive end and Central Florida native Kenard Lang.
Venom From Feared Insect Still Stinging Brain Tumors at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute
Wednesday November 29, 2006 - Medical News
More than a year after participating in a clinical trial involving scorpion venom, patient is thriving, and clinical trial is expanding
Florida Hospital Celebration Health’s “The Healing Place” Offers Breast Cancer Patients A Place to Heal Their Self Image
Tuesday October 3, 2006 - Medical News
Breast cancer patients and survivors at Florida Hospital Celebration Health now have a place dedicated to helping them restore their image and appearance while facing the physical and emotional challenges of fighting the disease.
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Receives Prestigious Award for Improving Care of Cancer Patients through Clinical Research
Tuesday May 2, 2006 - Medical News
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Bestows 2006 Clinical Trial Participation Award
Local Companies Plant a Seed of Hope and Recovery at Florida Hospital Cancer Institute
Wednesday March 22, 2006 - Medical News
Panera Bread and Chrysler/Jeep donated money to help establish the Image Recovery Center.
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute’s Pediatric Oncology Receives Heart-felt Donation
Friday February 24, 2006 - Medical News
Today children with cancer at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute received some artistic inspiration from other sick children thanks to a very special donation.
New Cancer Treatment at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Treats Tumors with Unprecedented Precision
Monday February 20, 2006 - Medical News
Cancer patients at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute will soon have the advantage of the most powerful, precise, and versatile cancer treatment option available with the acquisition of the new Trilogy system. The Florida Hospital Cancer Institute is the only center in Central Florida to offer this technology and will begin treating patients in May 2006.
Bagels and Cars Benefit Women Being Treated at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute
Thursday October 6, 2005 - Medical News
Did you ever think that eating a bagel or test-driving a car could help one of the more than 200,000 women who are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005?
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Participates in Research Trial with Herceptin
Monday March 14, 2005 - Medical News
Clinical trial made possible by unique relationship with Florida Hospital Cancer Institute and UCLA
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Rolls Out Physician Education Exam Table Paper™
Wednesday February 16, 2005 - Medical News
The next time you go to the doctor’s office, you might notice the paper on the exam table isn’t plain and white anymore – it might now contain important health messages on it.
Florida Hospital Helps Visiting Nigerian Cancer Patient Lateef Adams
Tuesday February 8, 2005 - Medical News
Several months ago, Lateef Adams and his wife Floesede came to Florida from Nigeria for a seven-day vacation.
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Patient Chris Galipeau Gets a New Lease on Life
Friday December 10, 2004 - Medical News
Cancer patient thankful to be alive during the holidays
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Survivor Gerry Mastrianni and Empire Financial Group Hope to Trade for a Cure
Tuesday December 7, 2004 - Medical News
Two time cancer survivor, Gerry Mastrianni, raises money for the fight against cancer
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Takes Children with Cancer to the "North Pole"
Tuesday December 7, 2004 - Medical News
Cancer patients will celebrate Christmas with games, activities, and special celebrities
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Brings World-Renowned Experts to Central Florida to Revolutionize Cancer Care at the Second NAB Symposium
Wednesday October 20, 2004 - Medical News
On October 21 and 22, the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute will bring leading cancer doctors to Orlando for the second NAB Symposium
Florida Hospital and Walt Disney World Team Up for Breast Cancer Awareness Progam: "Check Up for Life"
Tuesday October 12, 2004 - Medical News
The breast cancer awareness program, “Check Up For Life” brings together women who will share their inspirational breast cancer stories and challenge Disney World Cast Members to take a proactive approach when it comes to their breast health.
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Laboratories Receive Grant To Help Further Heparin Allergy Research
Monday June 14, 2004 - Medical News
$120,000 Grant From The American Heart Association Will Help Fund Life-Saving Research.
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Lab Treats 50,000th Patient
Tuesday June 8, 2004 - Medical News
Hemostasis & Thrombosis Laboratory Reaches Patient Milestone.
Cryosurgery Puts The Freeze On Prostate Cancer
Thursday April 1, 2004 - Medical News
New research on cryosurgery provides positive results.
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Laboratories Named Lab Of The Year
Monday January 27, 2003 - Medical News
ADVANCE Magazine chooses Florida Hospital Cancer Institute as Lab of the Year
Florida Hospital Is First In Central Florida To Offer PET/CT
Tuesday July 23, 2002 - Medical News
New technology gives doctors complete view of cancer.
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