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According to American Cancer Society projections, more than 2 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the US in 2024. The organization also expects more than 611,000 deaths from cancer this year, which works out to more than 1,600 each day. Residents of Southwest Florida are assured access to leading-edge cancer treatments and support services through the comprehensive […]
Breast Cancer
Redefining Cancer Treatment In SWFL
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Comprehensive Cancer Care
Lee Health program grows to include multiple facilities, array of leading-edge treatmentsIn 2007, Lee Health opened the Regional Cancer Center, a 100,000-square-foot freestanding outpatient facility in Fort Myers. The center filled a major need for residents of Southwest Florida, treating cancer with an array of leading-edge treatments and support services. In 2023, the center became part of the Lee Health Cancer Institute, which offers inpatient treatment at the Gulf Coast Medical […]
Patient-Centered Support: Navigating Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
The Role of Nurse Navigators in Providing Information and AssistanceAffecting one in eight women in the U.S. alone, breast cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death, according to the American Cancer Society. But there is also some good news regarding this disease. “With advancements in medicine and technology, more women are beating breast cancer and surviving a lot longer than they […]
Lee Health Cancer Institute: Leading the Fight Against Cancer in Southwest Florida
Dedicated to Delivering Excellence in Cancer Care and Support ServicesCancer is the second leading cause of death in the US, behind heart disease. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be more than 1.9 million cancers diagnosed and more than 600,000 cancer deaths this year. The good news is that the introduction in recent years of improved screening exams, diagnostic tests, and treatments has led to declining death rates […]
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