 The
Cancer Advocacy Center® exists to provide our community in Southwest
Florida with an easy and effective way to get information and support
when dealing with the diagnosis of cancer. It is staffed with
individuals qualified to answer all your questions and concerns. If you
need information, education, a referral or support, contact The Cancer
Advocacy Center and one of our oncology experts will assist you. Call
877-680-0008, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Lee Memorial Health System Chosen As Site
For Human Clinical Trials For Kanzius Invention
The exciting announcement was
made at "A Night of Discovery: Sending Cancer a
Signal," an open public forum at South Fort Myers High
School held on March 4. Sanibel Island resident and inventor
John Kanzius announced that Lee Memorial Health System will
be one of a small number of host sites for the human
clinical trials of his continued cancer research.
The event offered the
community of Southwest Florida the opportunity to learn more
about Kanzius' use of high frequency radio waves and
nanoparticles in the destruction of cancer cells. Early
research trials on laboratory animals have been extremely
successful and have shown great promise for cancer
treatments, with no known side effects.
John Kanzius' invention
represents creative innovation that has the potential to
change the world. Sharon MacDonald, Chief Foundation
Officer and Vice President of Oncology stated, "We are
thrilled to be chosen as a clinical site. Lee Memorial will
stand in very elite company. We look forward to partnering
with the research team on the human trials and to sharing
this honor and experience with the Southwest Florida
community."
Details
of the human protocols are in development at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Human
clinical trials are projected to begin in two to three
years.
Prevention and Detection
There’s much you can do to prevent the development
of cancer:
Early detection – know cancer
warning signs:
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Change in bowel
or bladder habits |
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A sore that does
not heal |
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Unusual bleeding
or discharge |
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Thickening or
lump in breast or elsewhere |
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Indigestion or
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Obvious change
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Nagging cough or
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Having one or more of these signs
does not necessarily mean that you have cancer, but is something
that you should have evaluated by your physician.
Have age-appropriate screening tests.
Click
here for a listing of American Cancer Society Detection
Guidelines.
Diagnosis and Treatment
When a potential problem is identified, your physician will order
a number of diagnostic tests which might include the following:
x-rays, CT scan, MRI, PET scan, Nuclear Medicine scan, bone marrow
biopsy and scintigraphy. Click
here to learn more about these diagnostic procedures.
Cancer treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy,
chemotherapy and immunotherapy or a combination of these
therapies. Click here to
learn more about these treatment options.
Cookie's Place
Click
here to learn more about Cookie's Place Boutique
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Wigs by Raquel Welch,
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Resource library
The Resource Library with internet-access computers contains over 350
books on all cancers including clinical information, diet/nutrition,
complementary and alternative medicine and prevention and detection.
Genetics counseling
At Lee Cancer Care, we understand the anxiety cancer can cause in a
family. Genetics counseling for a family history of cancer can provide
useful information and reassurance to individuals concerned
about their cancer risk, or those of other family members. We have a
full-time oncology genetics counselor who specializes in counseling
and educating individuals with cancer and/or family members who may be
at an increased risk of developing cancer.
Psychosocial support
When individuals are diagnosed with cancer, they are faced with many
uncertainties and often need guidance and emotional support. Lee
Cancer Care has a full-time Psychosocial Clinical Nurse Specialist
available for individual or group counseling. We provide the following
support services:
- Individual and group counseling
- Ovarian Cancer Support Group - More details
- Breast Cancer Support Group - More details
- Brain Tumor Support Group - More details
- Man-to-Man Support Group
for Prostate
Cancer - More details
- Colorectal Cancer Support Group
More details
- Thyroid Cancer Support Group - More details
- Caregiver's Support Group - More details
- Pet therapy
Nutritional
counseling
Good nutrition is important for everyone but especially important for
those undergoing treatment for cancer. Not only will a healthy diet
help you feel better and have a better outlook, but a well-nourished
body is better able to handle the physical stress of disease and
treatment. Nutritional counseling with a registered dietitian is
available. Please call 877-680-0008 for information or an
appointment.
Breast Health
Centers
Our specially trained staff provide services including screening and
diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, cyst aspiration,
stereotactic biopsy and osteoporosis scanning. A group of staff and
physicians trained in diseases of the breast are available to assist
you and answer your questions. Need more information? Check out the
Breast Cancer Navigator information below. Call (239) 424-1499 to
schedule an appointment at any of our Breast Health Centers.
Breast
Cancer Navigator
Our dedicated breast cancer navigator is a nurse with great compassion
for those struggling with breast cancer. She can translate medical
information into understandable terms, provide you with educational
material, provide support during a test or help you talk to your
doctor.
Request an appointment by calling the Cancer Advocacy Center at
877-680-0008.
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