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 […]
Radiation Oncology
Redefining Cancer Treatment In SWFL
Lee Health program dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate care and support in the regionComprehensive 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 […]
Spotlight On Skin Cancer
Radiation oncologist provides a lesson on lesions, treatments, prevention and moreIn its broadest sense, cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in some part of the body. Skin cancer is the most frequently diagnosed in the US. At some point, it will affect one out of five Americans. Skin cancer is typically divided into melanoma and non-melanoma categories. Non-melanoma skin cancers are most commonly called squamous cell or basal cell […]