- Prostate CancerWhat is the prostate? What is prostate cancer? What are the symptoms of prostate cancer? How is prostate cancer treated? Can I prevent prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the United States. Each year, nearly 268,500 men are diagnosed with this disease and around 34,500 will die from [...]
- Cancer CareLeading cancer care treatment doctor, Steven G. Lester M.D., F.A.C.R.O., co-founder of the Central Florida Cancer Care Center is concerned. He says the fear of COVID-19 has caused many people to delay routine cancer screening–and that could be life-threatening. “We think, if patients continue to skip screenings and they end up being six or 12-months [...]
- Lung CancerWhat is lung cancer? What are the signs of lung cancer? What is the best treatment for lung cancer? Am I at risk for lung cancer? Any diagnosis of cancer is frightening, and lung cancer is no exception. Fortunately, there are treatments available that can help. This article will help you understand lung cancer and [...]
- Radiation TherapyWhat is external beam radiation therapy? Why would my doctor prescribe external beam radiation therapy for my prostate cancer? Are there different types of external beam radiation therapy treatments? Are there risks associated with external beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer? What’s it like to have external beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer? Nearly 250,000 [...]
- Radiation OncologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute has a national reputation for excellence in Medical Oncology, Hematology and cancer research. With over 250 physicians and nearly 100 locations, we are committed to providing the city of Orlando with world-class cancer care close to home. The Oncology and Hematology experts at Florida Cancer Specialists Orlando Radiation Oncology Clinic specialize in treating early and advanced cancers, blood disorders, Leukemias, and Lymphomas with targeted personalized therapies driven by innovative clinical research. FCS Radiation Oncology experts blend compassionate care, with cutting-edge technologies, DNA-based treatments and immunotherapy, to bring Orange County the best treatment options available.
- Skin CancerWhat is breast cancer? What are the signs of breast cancer? What could cause a breast lump? How can I check for breast cancer? What happens if I find a lump in my breast? Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in women. Steven G. Lester, M.D., board-certified [...]