Florida Hospital Cancer Institute

 

Florida Hospital Cancer Institute

2501 North Orange Ave., Suite 289 | Orlando, FL 32804 | www.floridahospitalcancer.com

Florida Hospital Cancer Institute 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 Florida Hospital Cancer Institute team of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, and other specialists provide all cancer patients a multidisciplinary approach to cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Facts

  • The Florida Hospital Cancer Institute treats more newly diagnosed cancer patients than any other health care system in the state
  • One of the largest clinical trials programs in Central Florida
  • Research affiliations with the National Cancer Institute (CALGB, GOG, COG, CTSU), Duke Oncology Network, the UCLA/TORI Network, the Sarah Cannon Oncology Research Consortium and various pharmaceutical companies
  • Accredited as a Community Comprehensive Cancer Center by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
  • Recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology as one of 12 community oncology programs in the country committed to the improvement of cancer care through increased participation in clinical trials

Services

Cancer Care Coordination

  • Oncology certified nurses dedicated to rapid diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Care Coordination services are available for the following cancer programs:
    • Breast
    • Colorectal
    • Genitourinary
    • Head and Neck
    • Neuro
    • Thoracic

Radiation Oncology Center  

  • One of the most experienced radiotherapy programs in Central Florida, treating more than 2,500 patients annually (treating both adults and children)
  • The most technologically advanced treatment options currently available such as Image Guided Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

Clinical Research Center ­

  • One of 12 cancer centers in the U.S. to receive the American Society of Clinical Oncology's Clinical Trials Participation Award
  • One of the most active clinical trial sites in the state
  • Affiliations with the National Cancer Institute (CALGB, GOG, COG, CTSU), Duke Oncology Network, the UCLA/TORI Network, the Sarah Cannon Oncology Research Consortium and various pharmaceutical companies

Florida Center for Cellular Therapy

  • The first and only combined adult and pediatric bone marrow transplant program in Orlando
  • Over 70 transplants preformed annually
  • FACT accredited
  • Inpatient and outpatient facilities as well as a stem cell processing lab

Gamma Knife Center

  • Non-invasive surgery to treat lesions of the brain - including malignant tumors, benign lesions, vascular malformations and functional disorders - without making an incision
  • More than 1,500 patients treated
  • The most technologically advanced, non-invasive brain surgery equipment today

Gynecologic Oncology Center ­

  • Among the top five in the nation for robotic GYN oncology surgeries
  • Active in national clinical trials through the Gynecologic Oncology Group
  • Fellowship Training Program
  • ­­­­­­­­­­­­Translational Research Program
  • Recipient of Bankhead- Coley Grant

Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disease

  • Advanced technology and expertise for diagnosing and treating childhood cancers, blood disorders, and all inherited and acquired bleeding disorders
  • Clinical trials through the Children's Oncology Group

Brain and Spine Tumor Program

  • One of the few programs in the U.S. that provides state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for primary brain tumors, metastatic tumors and other neurological complications of cancer
  • Neuro-Oncology expertise

Thoracic Oncology Program

  • Offers clinical trials which and new methods to treat lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, and other less common thoracic cancers
  • First in Central Florida to use Alpha 1 Processor for endoscopic ultrasound procedures
  • Minimally invasive and robotic surgical expertise- including minimally invasive Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)

Urological Cancer Program

  • World leader in robotic prostatectomy
  • The most advanced surgical tools including Central Florida's first da Vinci® Surgical System

Colorectal Cancer Program

  • First to perform minimally invasive colon surgery in Central Florida using rare one-incision method

Breast Cancer Program

  • Multi-disciplinary clinics offered at three locations allowing patients to see specialists (medical oncologist, surgical oncologist, and radiation oncologist) for same day diagnosis and treatment planning

Surgical Oncology Program

  • Over 8,000 cancer surgeries performed annually by an expert team
  • Specialized training such as sentinel lymph node biopsy and minimally invasive surgical techniques
  • One of the first facilities in the state to perform radioactive-seed localization

Head and Neck Program

  • Includes Central Florida's largest group of otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat surgeons), as well as radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and other specialists
  • Transoral laser microsurgery and endoscopic, anterior skull base surgeries performed
  • Dedicated Inpatient Unit
  • Dental Oncology Expertise

Eden: The Spa for Image Recovery

  • The products and services at Eden provide individuals an opportunity to manage the physical effects of their treatment in a peaceful, soothing environment
  • Rejuvenating spa treatments, like massage, nails, and hair care, are offered in a tranquil setting