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ONCOLOGY UPDATE in South Florida ...ONCOLOGY UPDATE in South Florida

Anderson Family Cancer Institute at Jupiter Medical Center

Provides Renowned Care, Services and Amenities

For more than 35 years, Jupiter Medical Center has been proud to serve its community A Multidisciplinary Team of Physician Experts
by offering a comprehensive array of cancer care services in Palm Beach County and the This exceptional team includes: Debra Brandt, D.O., Jupiter’s Director of Medical
Treasure Coast. In March of 2022, the award-winning hospital’s Anderson Family Cancer Oncology, who is a board-certified, fellowship-trained hematologist/oncologist. With
Institute will mark its second anniversary, celebrating the Institute’s commitment to specialized expertise in breast and gynecologic cancers and oncology clinical trials, Dr.
ensuring that oncology patients and their families have convenient access to world- Brandt and her team are offering patients a broader range of treatment options. Dr. Adam
class care, services and amenities that are integrated into one location. J. Kotkiewicz, D.O., a board-certified, fellowship- trained, hematologist/oncologist
This state-of-the-art institute provides patients with access to some of the most recently joined the medical oncology department. He subspecializes in general oncology,
renowned physician experts and advanced technologies available in the South lung and genitourinary cancers and hematology.
Florida, rivaling that of major academic medical centers located around the country. The surgical oncology team includes: Shanel Bhagwandin, D.O., Medical Director of
Our multidisciplinary clinics allow patients to meet with a team of Board-certified Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology; K. Adam Lee, M.D., Medical Director of the Thoracic
specialists in medical, surgical and radiation oncology, as well as nurse navigators Surgery & Lung Center of Excellence; Donna Pinelli, M.D., Medical Director of
who help guide the patient through every step of their care. And, it all takes place the Gynecologic Oncology and The Walsh Robotic Surgery Program; and Tihesha Wilson,
same day, under one roof. In caring for its patients, the Institute wants to ensure that M.D., Medical Director of Comprehensive Breast Care. With this distinguished panel of
patients and their families can enjoy the comfort and convenience of staying close to expert surgeons, patients can receive minimally invasive and robotic surgery options
home, without the unnecessary inconvenience of traveling to multiple locations for their using the most innovative techniques and technologies available.
cancer care.
Nathan Tennyson, M.D., Medical Director of Jupiter’s Radiation Oncology Department, The Anderson Family Cancer Institute’s
offers patients leading edge radiation technologies including a TrueBeam™ Commitment to Quality and Safety
Radiotherapy System, which precisely targets and destroys cancer cells while preserv- The Anderson Family Cancer Institute is accredited by the Commission on Cancer’s
ing healthy tissue; the CyberKnife® M6™ Robotic Radiosurgery System, which treats (CoC) American College of Surgeons. This prestigious designation is awarded to facilities
tumors non-surgically; and Electron Beam IntraOperative Therapy (e-IORT), which is that demonstrate quality care standards and maintain exemplary levels of excellence in
designed to reduce the number of radiation treatments for breast cancer patients. the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care.
These technologies place Jupiter Medical Center among the nation’s leading academic In addition, the Comprehensive Breast Care Program was the first program in Palm
medical centers for cancer care. In addition, 31 private infusion rooms allow patients Beach and Martin counties to earn the National Accreditation Program for Breast
to receive chemotherapy and other types of infusions in a calming environment out- Centers designation. With this designation, patients can be assured that Jupiter’s can-
fitted with specialized chairs that are designed with the patient’s comfort in mind. cer program is committed to providing the highest quality breast care. The Foshay
The Institute features: Radiation Oncology Center is accredited by the American College of Radiology, which
• A spacious, 45-seat auditorium for physicians and patient educational forums validates Jupiter Medical Center for meeting best practice standards and providing a
• A 2,000-gallon saltwater aquarium filled with exotic tropical fish to aid relaxation high level of quality and safety.Jupiter Medical Center’s Anderson Family Cancer
• A Patient Resource Center with computer stations, offering access to the latest Institute continues to usher in a new era of early cancer detection, diagnostics and treat-
information about cancer resources and support services ment, setting the bar for hospitals nationwide aspire to achieve. The entire team is com-
• Publix Pharmacy with convenient access to filling prescriptions mitted to providing comprehensive, compassionate care in one convenient location.
• Support services including nutrition, psychosocial support, and cancer rehabili-
tation specialists For more information about Jupiter Medical Center and The Anderson Family Cancer
Institute, call (561) 263-2200 or visit www.jupitermed.com.

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