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Multidisciplinary Cancer Services
For more than 85 years, Broward Health has provided comprehensive cancer care to South Florida residents and beyond. Our multidisciplinary team, including renowned oncology specialists and nurses, offers a complete spectrum of cancer care dedicated to providing the best outcomes for our patients. Broward Health nurses are specially trained to provide care to oncology patients and are certified in cancer care through the Oncology Nursing Society.
Offering advanced treatments backed by evidence-based research, our services include lung cancer screening, genetic testing, radiation oncology, medical oncology, surgical oncology, patient navigation, nutritional counseling, survivorship programs, support groups, as well as genetic evaluation, counseling, and testing for genetic mutations to determine whether a patient is at an increased risk for cancer.
Improving the Quality of Life for our Patients
Broward Health’s palliative care team focuses on relieving pain, symptoms, and stress of a serious illness. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for our patients and their caregivers. From the time of diagnosis throughout the continuum of care, palliative care is provided alongside curative treatment or treatment to improve quality of life. A collaborative team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and clergy provides a compassionate system of support for patients and their families. The team works together to provide optimal symptom relief, emotional and spiritual support, and assistance to patients and families in making treatment decisions that respect the patient’s wishes.
Types of Cancer Treated at Broward Health
Bladder
Breast
Colon
Gastric
Gynecologic
Head and Neck
Hematologic
Kidney
Liver
Lung
Lymphoma
Melanoma
Neurologic
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic
Pediatric
Prostate
Skin
Thyroid and Parathyroid Tumors
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Broward Health?
At Broward Health, our dedicated team offers an individualized, holistic approach to cancer treatment. We offer a variety of resources and support to assist patients every step of the way in their fight against cancer. Our multidisciplinary team works together to help ensure patients receive the highest quality care during diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, including:
Pediatric Cancer Care: The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Center at Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital is integral to Broward Health’s comprehensive cancer services. Children can receive the most up-to-date treatments close to home while maintaining their family life and other activities. Pediatric hematologists/oncologists serve patients from birth to age 21. The hospital is a member of the Children’s Oncology Group, offering families access to numerous pediatric oncology clinical research trials, which is critical in treating pediatric cancer patients.
Noreen Salah Burpee Adult Infusion Center: The award-winning, redesigned Noreen Salah Burpee Adult Infusion Center offers cancer care in a healing, patient-centered environment with an array of support services, including a financial counselor, an oncology dietician, and a palliative care team. The center features a triage and social services room, iPad technology at the bedside, music, art and pet therapy, peer-to-peer mentoring programs, and an outdoor healing garden for patients and families. Support groups are also available, including the cancer transitions survivorship program, a four-week workshop designed to help survivors transition from active treatment to post-treatment care.
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Abdulla, Alia, DO
Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Surgical Oncology
1600 S Andrews Avenue
Suite 103
Fort Lauderdale, FL 333162510
954-848-8140
Behairy, Ahmed S., MD
Hematology/Oncology
1625 SE 3rd Avenue
Suite 525
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-355-4975
Cambara, Alejandro E., MD
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1600 South Andrews Avenue
Cancer Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-355-4527
Alayon-Laguer, Diogenes, MD
Hematology/Oncology
5700 N Federal Highway
Suite 5
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-776-1800
Almeida, Zoyla A., MD
Gynecologic Oncology, Robotic Surgery
4855 West Hillsboro Boulevard
Suite B-13
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
954-420-9182
Araujo-Mino, Emilio, MD
Hematology/Oncology
5667 NW 29th Street
Margate, FL 33063
954-984-9998
Barreras, Luis R., MD
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
6405 North Federal Highway
Suite 300 B
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-771-0692
Bernard, Kimberly B., MD
Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics/Gynecology
8880 Royal Palm Boulevard
Suite 100
Coral Springs, FL 33065
954-753-2411
Bimston, David N., MD
General Surgery, Surgical Oncology
1150 N 35th Avenue
Suite 200
Hollywood, FL 33021
954-265-0000
Boyle, Michael J., MD
General Surgery, Surgical Oncology
6260 West Atlantic Blvd.
Suite 2
Margate, FL 33063
954-494-5530
Carcas, Lauren, MD
Medical Oncology
1228 S Pine Island Road
Suite 410
Plantation, FL 33324
954-837-1490
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