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Dedicated to Helping You Battle Breast Cancer

At the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute (FHCI) we are pushing the very boundaries of breast cancer care by offering you the very latest technologies, state-of-the-art treatments and the highest level of professional care available in the region.

From highly accurate diagnostics and advanced therapies to quality post-operative care and individualized counseling and support, the FHCI and its team of top-notch healthcare professionals are dedicated to healing the whole person - body, mind and spirit.

At the FHCI, we understand that being told that you have breast cancer can be a life altering experience. Since we first opened our doors in 1908, our hospital and its individual centers of excellence such as the FHCI have created a legacy of superior care within a compassionate, caring environment where the patient always comes first.

We back our patient-centric care with the finest, latest technology available as well as participation in breast cancer clinical trials that offer exciting new approaches to the diagnosis, treatment and post-care of breast cancer so you can have the very best outcomes possible.

The FHCI is extremely proud that we are the community's largest cancer research program. Each year, we participate in more than 100 clinical trials, providing you access to the latest prevention and treatment methods available. This commitment to research is helping more people with cancer get on the road to recovery so they can continue their life's journey as soon as possible.

At the FHCI we know that breast cancer can be a frightening diagnosis, filled with uncertainty. But you can be confident that our expert healthcare team will be by your side every step of the way to make sure that you receive the best breast cancer care available.

Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Clinical Oucomes

Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in the United States, with an estimated 182,460 new cases diagnosed in 2008. At the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute, breast cancer was the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in 2008, with 821 analytic cases.Eighty-six percent of breast cancer patients are white, and 11% are African American. Over three quarters (78%) of the patients were diagnosed with low stage disease.

Breast Cancer Age by Gender at Diagnosis

Patients aged 50-59 years represent the most frequently diagnosed age group of breast cancer cases at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute. Five percent of patients were under the age of 40 at diagnosis.

Treatment Combinations

Treatment combinations received by breast cancer patients with Stage 0, I, or II disease at diagnosis are shown in these graphs. Surgery alone was the most common treatment for stage 0 disease, with one half (49%) of patients treated by this method. The majority of stage I and II patients received surgery in combination with chemotherapy, radiation, and/or hormonal therapy.

Survival

Five year observed survival is calculated by disease stage, and for breast cancer patients overall, for patients diagnosed from 1998-2002.