2023 Medical Profile: Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

Tallahassee Cancer Center

Should you or someone you care for be faced with a cancer diagnosis, you want to be assured of compassionate care, advanced treatment options and a personalized approach. Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) assures those aspects and more at a world-class cancer center that’s close to home.

Medical oncology and hematology physicians Viralkumar Bhanderi, Tien Do, Paresh Patel and Scott Tetreault specialize in treating cancers at all stages alongside leukemias, lymphomas and blood disorders.

FCS Tallahassee Cancer Center stands out among other cancer centers because it provides complete cancer care all under one roof, including consults, treatments, lab tests, genetic testing, clinical trials, CT scans, PET scans, therapy, infusions, counseling, pain management and palliative care.

“With everything being offered in one location, this helps to increase patient outcomes and satisfaction because it makes life easier when patients don’t have to travel and are able to be treated and seen by the same staff,” said Dr. Patel, who also serves as quality committee chair for the FCS Executive Board.

As a large clinic recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a National Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS is able to offer more clinical trials than any other private oncology practice in the state of Florida. It currently has access to more than 300 clinical trials, with that number consistently increasing.

FCS patients have access to many ground-breaking therapies, which includes the ability to participate in national clinical research studies of the most promising drugs and treatments. The majority of new cancer drugs recently approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

As a clinic that’s diligently improving, FCS seeks to expand their clinical trial menu and has recently brought on an additional provider at the Tallahassee office, Dr. Do.

Even as a practice that is at the forefront of cutting-edge medicine on a national level, the care provided by FCS is meant to feel familial and close to heart and home. Patients throughout the Tallahassee area never have to travel more than 30 minutes, and once they arrive, all tests and therapies are provided.

“When at FCS, each patient is assured their needs will be met, as the same eyes and ears are assessing their individual treatment cases every visit,” said Dr. Patel. “A cancer diagnosis is often stressful for both the patient and their loved ones, which is why it’s important that each patient knows they are being listened to and cared for like they are our own family members.”

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

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