PEOPLE & PLACES
NEWEST DRUG DEVELOPMENT UNIT OPENS IN LAKE NONA In collaboration with Sarah Cannon and the University of Central Florida College of Medicine (UCF), FCS has opened its newest drug development unit (DDU). Located in the Sarah Cannon UCF Lake Nona Cancer Center, the new 10,000-square-foot DDU is part of a new treatment facility which combines medical oncology services and Phase 1 clinical trial options for cancer patients in one convenient location. Led by Cesar Augusto Perez, MD, a recognized expert in Phase 1 oncology research, the DDU focuses exclusively on oncology clinical trials at the earliest phases of research and was designed to meet the specialized needs of patients seeking advanced cancer treatment options.
STATE-OF-THE-ART CANCER CENTER OPENS IN NORTH PORT
A ribbon-cutting celebrated the opening of the new North Port Cancer Center located at 1390 Grand Venture Drive. In nearly 20,000 square feet of space with 16 exam rooms, 45 chemotherapy infusion chairs and PET/CT scan technology, along with laboratory, oral oncolytic specialty pharmacy and care management services, patients receive the most advanced and personalized treatments and services.
26
FCS Magazine
