A new, 24,000-square-foot building is now open at the Regional Cancer Center in Fort Myers. The Regional Cancer Center is a collaboration of Lee Health, 21st Century Oncology and Florida Cancer Specialists. The construction project began last year to accommodate a growth in services, including expansion of the pharmacy, palliative care services, genetic counseling and survivorship programs.

Fighting cancer is hard enough without having to undergo the stress and inconvenience of traveling out of the area for treatment. The Regional Cancer Center offers treatment for nearly every aspect of cancer care, in one convenient location. Collectively, Regional Cancer Center is the fourth largest community cancer treatment center in the state of Florida. With more than 15,000 patient visits each year treating a variety of malignancies in both men and women, RCC survival rates meet or exceed the national average for all cancer treatment facilities
 
The expansion is home to the Regional Cancer Center’s multidisciplinary clinic – a one-stop shop for patients and a model for breast care nationwide. On the day of clinic, patients meet and have one-on-one assessments with the medical oncologist, surgeon and radiation oncologist. These meetings help the patient retain and absorb the information about their diagnosis, understand their options, and feel more empowered and included in the decision-making process.