FCS Expands Footprint Into St. Lucie County, Breaks Ground For New Cancer Center in Tradition

State-of-the-Art Facility to Open in 2026

Fort Myers, Fla., November 13, 2025 – Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC  (FCS) this week broke ground for a state-of-the-art cancer center in Tradition, marking a significant step in bringing world-class cancer care to Port St. Lucie and surrounding communities. Scheduled to open in late 2026 at 10175 SW Innovation Way, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987, the statewide practice’s newest cancer center will encompass treatment for all forms of cancer and blood disorders, with specialized gynecologic oncology and radiation oncology services.

Lucio N. Gordan, MD, FCS president & managing physician, said, “We at FCS are delighted to join the Tradition community—which has a long-standing, strong emphasis on healthful living. Our new facility builds upon our more than 40-year history to ensure patients have convenient access to comprehensive care close to home.”

The new building, with 21,000 square feet of space, will include 20 patient exam rooms and 46 infusion treatment chairs. Patients will have in-house access to specialty pharmacy and hematopathology laboratory services, as well as care coordination and access to the most advanced and promising treatments through participation in clinical trials.

FCS board-certified medical oncologists and hematologists Alpana Desai, MD and Judah Friedman, MD and board-certified gynecologic oncologist Antonella Leary, MD will provide care to patients at the FCS Tradition – Port St. Lucie Cancer Center, expected to open in late 2026.

“My colleagues and I each share a deep commitment to our patients,” said Dr. Friedman. “We will leverage our collective strengths to provide the most personalized care and the most advanced cutting-edge technologies—with everything necessary to meet the unique needs of each patient and to achieve optimal outcomes.”

Parties from CBRE in Tampa and South Florida Healthcare facilitated the lease for FCS, marking one of the largest medical office leases in Port St. Lucie.

FCS provides expert care for all types of cancer and blood disorders across nearly 100 locations in Florida. The dedicated team of more than 250 physicians, 220 advanced practice providers, and 5,000 team members is committed to supporting patients and their families at every stage of the cancer journey.