FCS Press Releases

Scheduled to open in November 2021, the 20,250-square-foot building will replace the two existing FCS clinic locations in Manatee County.

Innovation proven to minimize potential side effects for prostate cancer patients who receive radiation therapy.

Fort Myers, Fla., Jan. 12, 2021  — Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) welcomes Board-certified gynecologic oncologist Jessica Stine, MD. She is caring for patients at the FCS New Port Richey location at 8763 River Crossing Blvd., New Port Richey, FL and in Wesley Chapel at 2391 Oak Myrtle Lane, Wesley Chapel, FL.

Fort Myers, Fla., Jan. 12, 2021  — Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) medical oncologist Michael McCleod, DO, FACOI, who practices in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, is co-author of a recently published study that evaluates and compares best supportive care (BSC) alone versus BSC plus nab-paclitaxel for squamous non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Published in the January 2021 issue of Clinical Lung Cancer, the study stated that while there have been “… significant treatment advances for patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) …” in recent years, “… the number of treatment options for patients with squamous histologic features has lagged behind that for patients with non-squamous histologic features.”

This article examines cardiovascular adverse events in patients with non-metastatic prostate cancer.

FCS welcomes Board-certified medical oncologist/hematologist Ashok Bapat, MD. He will see patients at the FCS Estero location at 8440 Murano Del Lago Drive, Estero FL, which is scheduled to open on Jan.11, 2021.

“Our Executive Board fulfills a mission critical role in ensuring that we are not only meeting the highest ethical and clinical standards across our industry but are also performing day in and day out for our patients.” - CEO Nathan H. Walcker.

FCS Assistant Managing Physician Michael Diaz, MD is co-author of an article that focuses on the need for oncology practices to develop new physician compensation models. Entitled “New Landscape: Physician Compensation”

Director of Nursing is co-author of an article that focuses on the results of a feasibility study whose purpose was to “assess the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effects of a nurse-led intervention for managing fear of cancer progression in advanced cancer patients.”

“I’ve never smoked a day in my life, but lung cancer doesn’t care.” – Stephanie Peace, FCS Lee County patient.

Fort Myers, Fla., Dec. 10, 2020  — Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility in Delray Beach. Located at 5130 Linton Blvd. Suite B-4, Delray Beach, FL 33484, the new clinic provides advanced treatments and a variety of services to adults with cancer. The new location is the fifth FCS facility in Palm Beach County, joining locations in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Lake Worth (which opened in September 2020).

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), a leading health and well-being company, finalized an agreement to expand coverage for 19 counties. Agreement will enable Humana Medicare Advantage members in 54 counties in-network access to FCS’ value-based community cancer care and leading oncology services

Physicians, clinicians and senior leaders of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) recently attended the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) Fall Session and are among those selected to serve as committee chairs and board members for the nationally recognized advocacy group.

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is pleased to announce it is expanding the number of locations in its statewide network that are offering the DigniCap® Scalp Cooling System to minimize hair loss from certain cancer treatments.

Co-Authored by Florida Cancer Specialists Oncologists Lucio Gordan, MD and Michael Diaz, MD, Study Predicts Significant Increase in Late-Stage Cancers and Potentially More Cancer Deaths

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) recently celebrated the opening of its new 20,000-square-foot Rx To Go facility in Fort Myers, Fla. The new facility at 14543 Global Parkway, Suite 100, Fort Myers, Fla. 33913 is an expansion and enhancement of a previous location.