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Comprehensive Cancer Care – Right Where You Live

When it comes to cancer care, Broward shop designed to help cancer survivors dented image quality. Also available at
Health offers patients a multidisciplinary make the transition from active treat- Broward Health North is The CyberKnife
approach combined with the latest med- ment to post-treatment care. Robotic Radiosurgery System, one of
ical advancements in a caring and com- Broward Health Medical Center’s only two available in Broward County,
passionate environment. Comprehensive Cancer Center has been which is designed to treat tumors with
Renowned cancer experts, innovative recognized by the Quality Oncology pinpoint accuracy, minimizing damage
research programs and cutting-edge Practice Initiative (QOPI®), an affiliate to surrounding healthy tissue. The
technologies are available at the of the American Society of Clinical CyberKnife provides a pain-free, non-
Comprehensive Cancer Centers at Oncology (ASCO). The QOPI® invasive alternative to surgery and treat-
Broward Health Medical Center and Certification Program (QCP™) certifies ment is typically completed in one to five
Broward Health North. Services offered oncology practices that meet nationally sessions.
include radiation oncology, medical recognized standards for cancer care,
oncology, surgical oncology, patient nav- reaffirming Broward Health’s commit- Pediatric Cancer Care
igation, nutritional counseling, survivor- ment to offering patients high quality The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
ship programs and support groups. ter recently received the silver award cancer care. The center was also includ- Center at the Salah Foundation
The centers also offer genetic evalua- from Industrial Designers Society of ing in South Florida Business Journal’s Children’s Hospital at Broward Health is
tion, counseling and testing for genetic America. Patient-centered care is offered 2017 list of Top Florida Cancer Centers. an integral part of the Comprehensive
mutations to determine whether a through an array of support services, Cancer Center at Broward Health
patient is at an increased risk for cancer. including a financial counselor, an Advanced Technologies Medical Center. Children can receive the
Our multidisciplinary team represents oncology dietician and a palliative care Broward Health offers the most most up-to-date treatments close to
a complete spectrum of oncology care, team. Palliative Care services are provid- advanced radiation oncology equipment home while they maintain their family
working together to create the best out- ed by an interdisciplinary team that available and the latest technology detec- life and other activities. Pediatric hema-
comes for our community. focuses on relieving the pain, symptoms tion for all types of cancer, including dig- tologists/oncologists serve patients from
The team includes renowned oncology and stress of a serious illness. ital mammography for the most accurate birth to age 21.
specialists and oncology nurses who Masters-prepared social workers are breast examinations. Sensory suites, con- As one of the nation’s largest public
receive specific training and certifica- certified in patient navigation and are trast enhanced mammography and healthcare systems, Broward Health is a
tions in oncology care by the Oncology specially trained to help patients navi- Tomosynthesis were launched at the leader in the fight against cancer, dedi-
Nursing Society. These nurses are spe- gate through the continuum of care by Lillian S. Wells Women’s Health Center cated to bringing health, wellness and
cialized in providing care to oncology breaking down any psycho-social barri- to help in the diagnosis of breast cancer. quality of life to the residents of South
patients. ers encountered during the treatment Broward Health North was also the Florida and beyond.
At Broward Health Medical Center, the process. first hospital in Broward County to offer
redesigned Noreen Salah Burpee Adult A wide array of support groups are the 128 Multi-Slice CT Scanner in To locate a physician or to take a lung
Infusion Center offers cancer care in a offered including the cancer transitions Broward County, which detects cancer cancer risk assessment,
healing, modern environment. The cen- survivorship program, a 4-week work- and other conditions early with unprece- visit www.browardhealth.org/cancer.

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