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The Cancer Committee at the Center for Cancer Care &
Research (CCCR) is proud to present our annual report of 2008-09
activities and cancer registry data from 2008.
CCCR is a freestanding cancer center featuring a
physician-led partnership between Watson Clinic LLP, Clark & Daughtrey Medical Group, P.A. and the finest
independent physicians in the area. We provide a broad scope of outpatient
cancer treatments, including state-of-the-art chemotherapy and radiation
therapy, as well as a full range of services available by referral.
Our achievements in 2008 & 2009 continued to positively impact the
level of good health and awareness in our community. The Center for Cancer
Care & Research leads our community in providing world-class cancer care,
as evidenced by the following distinctions:
- We are the area’s only local affiliate of the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute in Tampa, Florida
- The American
College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer bestowed CCCR with a prestigious
commendation with a 3-year accreditation. CCCR is one of only two freestanding
cancer centers in the entire country to achieve this distinctive honor.
- We are involved in innovative national
clinical trials and conduct many on-site cancer research activities in concert
with Moffitt’s efforts.
- We are one of the
leading partners in Moffitt’s Total Cancer Care project, a research program
that aims to provide more personalized cancer treatments through advanced
genetic tumor study.
- In conjunction with
the Watson Clinic Foundation, we implemented the Arts in Medicine program, which encourages healing by integrating
the expressive arts, such as music, painting, beading, journaling and
storytelling, into the healthcare setting.
- We maintain a full
inventory of the most advanced technologies available in cancer care, including
PET scans, ultra-speed CT scanners, computer aided detection of breast cancer,
3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, Image Guided Radiation Therapy, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, high
dose rate brachytherapy, mammosite therapy, and prostate seed therapy.
- We lead the way in
introducing the most innovative technologies and treatments to our area,
including da Vinciâ
robotics for various gynecologic oncology and urology procedures, and the
Stereotactic Trilogy System linear accelerator, which is widely regarded as one
of the most advanced cancer treatment technologies in existence.
- Our work within the community continues to thrive, as we
work to heighten awareness and make a sweeping difference in the fight against
cancer. Our collaborations with the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, American Cancer Society and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation continued to
flourish in 2008, as CCCR led through sponsorships and volunteer
involvement. These events included Light the Night, Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer, Relay for Life, the Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon,
Cancer Survivor’s Dinner, Cancer Survivor’s Day and Komen’s 3-Day Walk event. In addition, we’ve also maintained our
commitment to promoting a tobacco-free lifestyle by conducting a variety of
smoking cessation programs and participating in the Great American Smoke Out
campaign.
- We implemented a process improvement program that set out to find methods for eliminating waste,
redundancy, and to make the care process more streamlined and efficient.
We invite you to review the following report and learn how
these efforts and many others have defined the level of cancer care in our
community, and advanced our mission to preserve the highest possible quality of
life for our patients.
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Sources for Information on Cancer
American Cancer Society (ACS)
800-227-2345 www.cancer.org
American College of Surgeons (ACoS)
800-621-4111
www.facs.org
American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
800-843-8114
www.aicr.org
American Lung Association
www.lungassociation.org
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
www.cdc.gov
Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS)
305-243-4600 http://fcds.med.miami.edu/
Florida Department of Health (FDH)
www.doh.state.fl.us
Leukemia Lymphoma Society
800-955-4572 www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
800-4CANCER www.cancer.gov
Susan G. Komen
800-468-9273 www.komen.org
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