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Instituto del Cáncer del Memorial

Disease-Specific Cancer Treatment Programs

Instituto del Cáncer

Todas las formas de cáncer son diagnosticadas y tratadas en Instituto del Cáncer del Memorial. However, specific treatment programs in cáncer de Seno treatment, colorectal/gastrointestinal cancer treatment, leukemia/lymphoma treatment and cáncer pulmonar treatment have been developed to address the predominant needs in our community. This has enabled us to provide highly specialized treatment programs encompassing diagnostic and genetic analysis, advanced treatments, FDA-approved clinical trials, integrative medicine and apoyo systems and strategies. Cada programa específico para cada enfermedad incluye programas bien desarrollados de prevención, manejo del cáncer temprano, tratamiento de la enfermedad avanzada, medicina complementaria y alternativa, cuidados paliativos y de apoyo y recuperación del cáncer.

Breast Cancer Treatment Program

This program has been designed to help meet the needs of patients diagnosed with cáncer de Seno or at increased risk for the disease. Services include education and prevention, genetic testing and counseling, individualized cancer treatment options, and access to promising therapies through ensayos clínicos.

El personal especializado incluye un farmacéutico, enfermera practicante, consejero genético, enfermeras oncológicas certificadas y especialistas en investigación. Collaboration with on-site breast cancer pathologists, a genetic oncologist, surgeons, radiation oncologists and radiologists helps to provide a thorough and comprehensive approach to each individual case.

Colorectal/Gastroenterology Cancer Treatment Program

With its medical expertise and advanced technology, Memorial Cancer Institute is one of only a few facilities in Broward County providing advanced rectal and esophageal cancer treatment services.

We have one of only a few endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) units in the nation at Memorial Hospital West, which allows physicians to better stage the cancer and provide patients with appropriate gastrointestinal cancer treatments. Additionally, sophisticated diagnosis, treatment and continuing care are available for patients who have gastrointestinal malignancies or a genetic predisposition to the disease.

Leukemia, Lymphoma Treatment and Bone Marrow Transplant Programs

Modeled after the hematologic malignancy programs found in leading university hospitals, these programs provide a multidisciplinary commitment to patients diagnosed with hematologic malignancies and sickle cell disease.

Todos los nuevos casos diagnosticados son revisados por clínicos, patólogos y radiólogos en una dedicada junta sobre tumores hematológicos. A flow cytometry laboratory and specially trained hematopathologist help provide accurate diagnosis andtreatment of leukemia and lymphoma. Partnership with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society helps meet the psychosocial and educational needs of patients.

Lung Cancer Treatment Program

El lung cancer treatment program consists of a multidisciplinary team involving thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, pulmonologists, rehabilitation therapists and those specializing in alternative therapies. La participación en ensayos clínicos de nuevos enfoques a los estadíos tempranos y tardíos de la enfermedad ofrece nuevas esperanzas para los pacientes. Esos ensayos incluyen estudios de investigaciones grupales a nivel cooperativo nacional, además de investigaciones auspiciadas por la industria sobre nuevos y prometedores medicamentos.

Apoyo services for patients and their families include nutritional guidance, educational services, symptom management and coping strategies, and support groups.

¿Su Médico es Médico en el Memorial?
To find a physician who is committed to cancer treatment and services, call Servicio de Referidos a Médicos del Memorial gratuitamente al (800) 944-DOCS. Estamos disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana.

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