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Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. The majority of new cancer drugs recently approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation.* Recognized for our research, FCS is a recipient of the national Clinical Trials Participation Award presented by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). FCS physicians, trained in prestigious medical schools and research institutes, are consistently ranked nationally as Top Doctors by U.S. News & World Report.
Celebrating its 40th year in 2024, FCS has built a national reputation for excellence that is reflected in exceptional and compassionate patient care, driven by innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies and advanced treatments, including targeted therapies genomic-based treatment and immunotherapy. Our highest values are embodied by our outstanding team of highly trained and dedicated physicians, clinicians and staff.
FCS Medical Oncologist and Hematologist Maen Hussein, MD Elected to Serve as FLASCO President
January 1st 2024During the 2023 Florida Society of Clinical Oncology Fall Session, several Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC, physicians were elected to serve as executive committee officers and chairs for the nationally recognized advocacy group in the upcoming term.
Advanced Technologies Enhance Safety and Comfort for Cancer Patients Receiving Radiation Treatment
December 1st 2023Innovative new technologies being used exclusively by Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC in Ocala and The Villages are helping to target tumors more precisely, reduce side effects and enhance comfort for patients receiving radiation therapy for the treatment of certain cancers, including breast cancer and head and neck cancers.
Two FCS Manuscripts Published in NEJM Within Two Months Co-Authored by Manish R. Patel, MD
October 16th 2023Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC Director of Drug Development Manish Patel, MD is the co-author for two manuscripts published in the New England Journal of Medicine within two months.
Tien Do, MD joins FCS Tallahassee Cancer Center
September 6th 2023Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC is pleased to welcome hematologist and medical oncologist Tien Do, MD to the statewide practice. He is providing care to patients at the FCS Tallahassee Cancer Center, 2351 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, FL.
Precision Medicine at Scale is Here
August 7th 2023Lucio Gordan, MD, President & Managing Physician of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC, talked with Kevin Keegan, General Manager of Oncology Business with Illumina, about how FCS is bringing precision oncology through analysis of real-world data, innovative technology and research to cancer patients being treated in community settings.
Chemotherapy Drug Shortages Affecting Cancer Patients in Florida, Across the Country
July 27th 2023The platinum drugs, carboplatin and cisplatin, known for effectively treating lung, head and neck, breast, ovarian, gastric, bladder and testicular cancers, have been in short order for the past few months.
Time to Treatment Matters After a Cancer Diagnosis
July 19th 2023Finding a comprehensive cancer care provider that is able to provide patients with swift and easy access to the highest-quality diagnosis and treatment planning is essential to reducing stress and ensuring patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
Optimizing the Selection of Novel Therapy for Patients With Advanced NSCLC
Closing out their panel on immunotherapy in non–small cell lung cancer, expert oncologists share key takeaways on the selection of novel therapy in this setting.
Advanced NSCLC: Interpreting Data From the POSEIDON Trial
A brief review of the POSEIDON trial, which analyzed durvalumab with or without tremelimumab in combination with chemotherapy in advanced NSCLC.