Welcome to Florida Hospital
Memorial Medical Center
Cancer Institute’s Web site.
My name is Debra Trovato,
cancer services director,
and I invite you to visit often
to see the progress being
made on your new cancer
institute.
We recently broke ground on a new 30,000-
square-foot facility on the main hospital
campus’ northwest corner. Slated to open this
fall, the cancer institute will bring together
many areas of expertise — expert medical
care, research, advanced technology,
enhanced treatments and outstanding patient
care — so you and your loved ones will have
peace of mind knowing everything you need to
fight cancer is in one convenient location.
Features of the new facility include an
appearance center complete with wigs,
scarves, prosthetics and specialized clothing;
an American Cancer Society resource library;
café; chapel; and treatment areas overlooking
nature gardens.
At the heart of our program is our
commitment to making a difference in the
life of each patient we serve. In addition
to focusing on the disease itself, our team
provides comprehensive educational,
emotional and spiritual support to you as
well as your family and friends.
Our cancer institute is accredited as a
Comprehensive Cancer Center by the
American College of Surgeons Commission
on Cancer. We maintain research affiliations
with some of the leading cancer research
centers in the world, including the Duke
Comprehensive Cancer Center and UCLA’s
prestigious Jonsson Comprehensive
Cancer Center.
Again, thank you for visiting your new cancer institute. I invite you to come back often to learn more about the great things happening right here in our community.
Sincerely, Debra Trovato
By treating complex abdominal cancers with HIPEC, we’re able to offer our patients a better opportunity for a positive outcome that improves their prognosis and quality of life. Read More »
On Sunday, July 18, several pieces of state-of-the-art radiation equipment were delivered to the new Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Cancer Institute.
Included in the delivery was the highly anticipated Novalis TX™ radiation accelerator, which is one of less than 100 of its kind in the world.
The accelerator is used for radiosurgery and radiotherapy, allowing multiple beams of radiation with varying strength to be delivered into the brain or body for treating deep-seated tumors with the goal of sparing healthy tissue that resides close to the tumor.
Also delivered was the EX radiation accelerator, another high-tech radiosurgery system offering tissue targeting precision and intelligent software integrating surgery, radiotherapy, oncology and other departments.
The Cancer Institute is slated to open in early October and will be the area’s most comprehensive cancer care institute under one roof, offering medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation therapy treatment, imaging, laboratory services, navigation pathways for breast and lung, social service counseling, oncology rehabilitation, cancer registry, clinical trials and research.
Changing the scope of services provided by the FHMMC Cancer Institute to become the most comprehensive cancer institute in the region includes the recent introduction of a certified Breast Health Navigator.
Charlene Brady comes to us with nearly two decades of experience in clinical care. A breast cancer survivor, Charlene has a Master’s degree in nursing from the University of Phoenix.
We are pleased to announce that T. Christopher Windham, M.D., F.A.C.S., has accepted the medical directorship of Florida Hospital Memorial Center Cancer Institute effective June 1.
Dr. Windham will work closely with Debra Trovato, Cancer Institute director, and with Ron Jimenez, MD, Chief Medical Officer, who will provide oversight of his duties as Medical Director. Read More »
Local Cancer statistics
Approximately 11 million Americans are currently living with cancer
The American Cancer Society (ACS) predicted that more than 1.4 million new cancer cases were expected to be diagnosed in 2009.
In Florida, an estimated 102,210 new cancer cases were reported in 2009.
Approximately 41,000 Floridians died from colon & rectum, breast, pancreas and prostrate cancers along with other select cancers last year.
An estimated 1,617 Florida residents from Volusia and Flagler counties died from cancer in 2005.
Approximately 280 Floridians will be diagnosed with cancer every day in 2010.
In the U.S., men have slightly less than a 1 in 2 lifetime risk of developing cancer; for women, the risk is a little more than 1 in 3.
The ACS estimates that more than 12,000 Florida women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. Of those, more than 2,500 died.
Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center—a leader in cancer care
Florida Hospital’s Cancer Institute (FHCI) is accredited as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
In 2009, 1,040 patients were treated at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center’s Cancer Institute.
In 2006, FHCI was one of 12 community oncology programs in the country to receive honors from the American Society of Clinical Oncology – recognizing our commitment to improve care for cancer patients through increased participation in clinical trials.
Economic benefits to the community
Up to 37 new, permanent full-time Cancer Institute jobs. Currently the institute employees 30 and has more than 30 volunteers.
High efficiency fluorescent and LED lighting
High efficiency HVAC equipment controlled by variable speed drives
Site sedimentation and erosion control to prevent construction impact on overall site
Recycled finish materials including carpet, tile and acoustical ceiling tiles
No CFC in refrigerants – using eco friendly, non-ozone depleting HFC refrigerant
Energy efficient concrete tilt up panels
Cancer Institute facts
Robins & Morton – General Contractor
HuntonBrady Architects – Architect
KlimaWeeks – Civil Engineer
BBM Inc – Structural Engineer
TLC (Jacksonville) – MEP Engineer
HHI Design – Landscape Architect
1 -story building, 31,652 sq. ft., at cost of approximately $15 million for the first phase
Teleconferencing capability between other Florida Hospital campuses and nationwide to link physician specialists
On-site services include CT scanner and laboratory, radiation oncology and infusion
The current site is located at 873 Sterthaus Ave., Ormond Beach, FL 32174.
A powerful new technology coming to Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center’s Cancer Institute will give more hope to those who have cancerous and non-cancerous conditions of the entire body.Read More »
Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Cancer Institute 301 Memorial Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Changing the scope of services provided by the FHMMC Cancer Institute to become the most comprehensive cancer institute in the region includes the recent introduction of a certified Breast Health Navigator.
