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Understanding Hodgkin Lymphoma

February 16, 2022

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Hodgkin lymphoma, named after Dr. Thomas Hodgkin, is a cancer that affects the lymphatic system which makes up part of the body’s immune system.

Manish R. Patel, MD, First Author for Breast Cancer Study To Be Presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

December 21, 2021

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Medical oncologist Manish R Patel, MD, a member of the clinical research team at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute , LLC (FCS), first-authored a study examining dose escalation of an oral complete estrogen receptor (ER) antagonist (CERAN)/selective ER degrader (SERD) in cases of advanced and/or metastatic estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.

James Reeves, MD Co-Authors Breast Cancer Study To Be Presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

December 21, 2021

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Medical oncologist James Reeves, MD, a member of the clinical research team at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS), is co-author of a study that examined the use and effectiveness of niraparib, a targeted therapy drug, to reduce the recurrence of HER2-negative, BRCA mutated breast cancer.

Florida Cancer Specialists Nurse Receives Inaugural MBC Heroes™ Award from CURE Media Group

December 21, 2021

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The inaugural Metastatic Breast Cancer Heroes™ winners were announced by CURE Media Group, recognizing individuals making a difference in the lives of those affected by metastatic breast cancer. Among the three winners is Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) oncology nurse Brandi Riber, RN, based in Fort Myers.