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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
Tarek Mekhail, MD
Learn more about the role of the medical oncologist in the treatment of thoracic cancer.
Joseph Boyer, MD
Learn more about the role of the thoracic surgeon in the treatment of thoracic cancer.
Offering the Support and Guidance You Need
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Send to friendA diagnosis of thoracic cancer can be heart wrenching, not only for you, but friends and family as well. Whether it’s lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, or other forms of thoracic cancer, the future suddenly seems uncertain and the road to wellness daunting. Depending on the circumstances, you and your loved ones may feel alone or have very intense and often conflicting emotions.
Don’t feel like you’re alone. The things you and your family and friends are going through are all a natural part of dealing with cancer. Perhaps no time in life is the support of others more important, whether they’re your spouse, your children, a close friend, or a complete stranger who is on the same journey.
To help guide you on the road to recovery, we offer a wealth of support opportunities, from individual counseling and group sessions for you, your family members and your friends. Our goal is to take this journey with you and be there for you every step of the way.
Thoracic Support Groups
When you're first told you have thoracic cancer, chances are good you have many more questions than answers. The goal of all of our support groups at FCHI is to provide you with the most up-to-date information available about the disease, the latest research, current and emerging treatments and your options. We believe that knowledge is a very important and powerful part of healing the mind, body and spirit as you battle thoracic cancer.
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Support Groups
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute provides a number of support programs that are available for you or your family. The purpose of these programs is to provide education and support for patients as well as their family and friends.
Individualized services include:
- Individual/Family Counseling and Education
- Patient-to-Patient Program
- Eden: The Spa for Image Discovery
- Cancer Resource Libraries
- Individual Nutritional Counseling
- Spiritual Support
Cancer Support and Education Programs
- Strength for Living: Patient & Family Orientation
- Parent and Grandparent Resource Program
- Living with Cancer
- Look Good Feel Better
- Stress Control Workshop
- On the Road Again
Family and Caregiver Support Programs
- Cancer Caregivers Connection
- Strength for Caring: Caregivers Workshop
- Relay for Life
Online Thoracic Cancer Support Groups
Cancer Care, Inc.
Cancer Care is nonprofit agency that offers free support, information, financial assistance and practical help to people with thoracic cancer and their family and friends.
Gilda's Club Worldwide
A network of support organizations, Gilda's Club Worldwide was named after famed Saturday Night Live comedian Gilda Radner who died from cancer. Local Gilda's Clubs provide social and emotional support to cancer patients, their family members and friends.
American Cancer Society
This is one of the best places to start when looking for a thoracic cancer support group. The organization keeps a roster of all the local chapters, including those in Central Florida as well as your own hometown.
For more information you can contact your local American Cancer Society chapter. You can find your chapter online at www.cancer.org or in your local telephone book.
