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Detection & Diagnosis
As with most forms of cancer, detecting breast cancer early and diagnosing it correctly is essential to successful treatment.
Newly Diagnosed
If you've been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, you undoubtedly have many questions and concerns. We are dedicated to providing you with the answers and support you need.
Treatment Options
Utilizing the most advanced technologies and treatments available, we are dedicated to helping you battle breast cancer on a number of fronts, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and leading edge clinical trials.
Multidisciplinary Clinic
Our Multidisciplinary Clinic brings together the expertise of an entire team of breast cancer specialists in one appointment for comprehensive examination and treatment planning in order to reduce the amount of time waiting for answers.
Education & Support
At the FHCI we make it our business to keep you informed about the latest advances in breast cancer medicine as well as providing you access to support groups to help you through your battle with breast cancer.
Survivorship
We are committed to supporting our patients through every step of their treatment. We offer a unique combination of counseling, nutritional guidance, mentoring and educational programs to all our patients.
High Risk Breast Cancer
The High Risk Breast Cancer Screening Clinic is the only program of its kind in the Central Florida region designed to help women identifytheir genetic and environmental risk of acquiring Breast Cancer
Care Coordinator
Printer-friendly versionOur Breast Care Coordinator Is Here For You
If you've been referred to the FHCI because of an abnormal mammogram or have been diagnosed with a form of breast cancer, the last thing you ever want is the added stress of trying to figure out how to get the treatment you need.
Even something as simple as transferring files from one specialist to another or making a series of physician appointments can seem overwhelming.
That's why the FHCI offers a service that takes the worry and hassle out of your visits for breast cancer treatments. Our Breast Care Coordinator is here to help you make informed choices about your care and remove any roadblocks on your journey to health and wellness.
Our Breast Care Coordinators provide you with a continual source of support throughout your entire cancer experience including:
- Coordinating/scheduling/expediting care among providers
- Ensuring patients have the necessary information to make fully informed decisions
- Providing access to clinical trial participation/screening for eligibility
- Assisting with second opinions
- Providing education about your procedures, diagnosis and treatment in easy to understand terms
- Serving as a constant link between you and your physicians
- Connecting patients and families with resources
They're also here to have a heart-to-heart talk with you about any issue you care to discuss - all conversations are completely confidential. Care Coordinators will be your advocate for quality care at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute.
No Referral Required
Our Breast Care Coordinator services are available to all patients; no physician referral is needed. Please call (407) 303-2514 to speak with a coordinator. The number is staffed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. After hours, leave a message, the coordinator will get back to you the following business day.
Contact Us 24 Hours a Day Online
If you prefer, you can click here to submit a request. Our Breast Care Coordinator will respond to your request during regular business hours. All information provided is confidential.
Testimonials
Featured Testimonial
Vera Lumpkins, shares her story of the loving care she received at Florida Hospital.
