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Lung Cancer Clinic
Each year more than 200,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer. However, despite the serious nature of lung cancer, the prognosis for beating it is much better than it was even five years ago, thanks to early detection efforts and new treatment strategies.
Esophageal Cancer Clinic
Esophageal cancer accounts for more than 16,000 new cases each year. Thanks to improved treatments and early intervention, the survival rates for esophageal cancer have improved greatly since the 1960s when only a small percentage of people with the disease survived more than five years.
Mesothelioma Clinic
Most mesotheliomas begin in the chest cavity. Though fairly rare, there are still about 2,000 to 3,000 new cases each year, primarily in men over 65. Early detection and intervention by doctors at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute's thoracic program is essential in treating the disease.
Lung Nodule Clinic
The presence of lung nodules does not automatically signal that you have cancer. Benign nodules can actually be quite common. To ensure that the nodules aren't cancerous, doctors at FHCI will monitor changes in size, shape or appearance through regular tests.
Uncommon Malignancies Clinic
Rare forms of cancer include carcinoid tumors, mediastinal tumors and thymoma. Each of these presents unique challenges that doctors at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute address with a broad range of traditional and leading edge treatment strategies.
Who We Are
Sigfredo Aldarondo, MD
Learn more about the role of the pulmonologist in the treatment of thoracic cancer.
Jose Nieto, DO
Learn more about the role of the gastroenterologist in the treatment of thoracic cancer.
Joseph Boyer, MD
Learn more about the role of the thoracic surgeon in the treatment of thoracic cancer.
FHCI participates in ALA Fight for Air Climb Orlando
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Send to friendOn Saturday Nov. 14, 2009, hundreds of Central Florida residents gathered at the Bank of America building in Downtown Orlando to participate in the American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb.
Climbers, including several Florida Hospital Cancer Institute employees, were sent up the 25-story stairwell every 15 seconds. Ambitious participants took the endurance challenge and climbed twice for a total of 50 floors.
In our nation, lung disease is the single leading cause of infant mortality and is the third leading cause of death, affecting one in six people. Further, statistics indicate over 213,000 people were diagnosed in 2007 with lung cancer; 160,000 of whom died. That is more than melanoma, breast, prostate, kidney and colon cancers combined.
"The overwhelming community support in this event demonstrates the desire for increased awareness in lung cancer treatment," said Tarek Mekhail, MD, medical oncologist.
In the end, the Fight for Air Climb raised more than $70,000 for research and programs that educate the community about lung disease and more specifically, lung cancer.
The Florida Hospital Cancer Institute (FHCI) treats more cancer patients than any other health system in Florida, and provides a comprehensive continuum of services ranging from disease prediction and prevention to state-of-the-art detection, treatment and research - encompassed by educational, psychological and spiritual support.
We know that thoracic cancer patients often need a combination of therapies - from surgery to radiation to chemotherapy in order to combat this disease. That is why we've formed a Thoracic Cancer Team comprised of the country's leading experts in the field to provide a multidisciplinary approach for the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic cancers. This team meets regularly and works closely together to manage each patient's individual case.
What's more, we have made it extremely convenient for patients to have ready access to this team of experts. A single call to our Cancer Care Coordinators is all it takes. They are the single point of contact for everything a patient may need, from scheduling appointments with our specialists to providing access to clinical trials and second opinion referrals.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact our Care Coordinator at
(407) 303-2982, or visit www.FloridaHospitalLungCancer.com.
