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Lung Cancer Clinic
Each year more than 200,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer. However, despite the serious nature of lung cancer, the prognosis for beating it is much better than it was even five years ago, thanks to early detection efforts and new treatment strategies.
Esophageal Cancer Clinic
Esophageal cancer accounts for more than 16,000 new cases each year. Thanks to improved treatments and early intervention, the survival rates for esophageal cancer have improved greatly since the 1960s when only a small percentage of people with the disease survived more than five years.
Mesothelioma Clinic
Most mesotheliomas begin in the chest cavity. Though fairly rare, there are still about 2,000 to 3,000 new cases each year, primarily in men over 65. Early detection and intervention by doctors at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute's thoracic program is essential in treating the disease.
Lung Nodule Clinic
The presence of lung nodules does not automatically signal that you have cancer. Benign nodules can actually be quite common. To ensure that the nodules aren't cancerous, doctors at FHCI will monitor changes in size, shape or appearance through regular tests.
Uncommon Malignancies Clinic
Rare forms of cancer include carcinoid tumors, mediastinal tumors and thymoma. Each of these presents unique challenges that doctors at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute address with a broad range of traditional and leading edge treatment strategies.
Who We Are
Sigfredo Aldarondo, MD
Learn more about the role of the pulmonologist in the treatment of thoracic cancer.
Tarek Mekhail, MD
Learn more about the role of the medical oncologist in the treatment of thoracic cancer.
The Florida Hospital Cancer Institute is the presenting sponsor for the Fight for Air Climb
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Send to friendAMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION TEAMS UP WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR LUNG CANCER
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 8, 2010) - In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness month, the American Lung Association will host the fourth annual Fight for Air Climb presented by the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute, at the Bank of America Center in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 8 a.m.
Hundreds of corporate, family, firefighter and law enforcement teams will to race up 25 stories to top of the second tallest building in Downtown Orlando. Participants raise funds and awareness in the fight against the country's leading cause of cancer death. The event is the brainchild of Gayle Bowman, former chair of the American Lung Association's Lung Cancer Leadership Council. Bowman fought lung cancer for more than five years, beating the odds until her passing in June 2008.
Each year, the American Lung Association in Florida - Central Area hosts many events to raise money to fight lung disease and promote lung health. This event will benefit research and programs that educate the community about lung disease and more specifically, lung cancer. In our nation, lung disease is the single leading cause of infant mortality and is the third leading cause of death, affecting one in six people. Further, statistics indicate over 213,000 people were diagnosed in 2007 with lung cancer; 160,000 of whom died. That is more than melanoma, breast, prostate, kidney and colon cancers combined.
"The climb is also unique in that it is professionally timed and ranked using race bibs embedded with a timing microchip," says 2009 Event Chairman Kathleen Skambis, a College Park attorney and 10 year lung cancer survivor.
The race also requires climbers to take the additional step of raising a minimum of $100 in order to participate. "Our founder's vision of this event was for it to be a fundraiser and community outreach tool, not just a race," says Eric Gray, the Central Florida executive director for the American Lung Association. "It is extremely important to our long term cause that we build a base of volunteers fully committed to the fight against lung cancer." Many community partners have already signed on including, Florida Hospital Cancer Institute and some area fire departments. "Firefighters and law enforcement personnel are a significant part of the event, in fact, one of our honorary chairs this year is Orange County Fire Rescue Chief Carl Plaugher," Gray says.
For more information go online to www.FightForAirClimbOrlando.org or call (407) 425-5864.
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About the American Lung Association in Florida
Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association of Florida is the lead organization in the state working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Lung disease death rates continue to increase while other leading causes of death have declined. The American Lung Association of Florida funds vital research on the causes of and treatments for lung disease. With the generous support of the public, the American Lung Association of Florida is "Fighting for Air." For more information about the American Lung Association of Florida log onto www.lungfla.org or call 1-800-LUNG-USA.
