Cancer Centers in Florida
UF Health Cancer Center
Rod Taylor Thoracic Care Center Address:
22 West Underwood Street,4th Floor
Orlando, FL 32806
22 West Underwood Street,4th Floor
Orlando, FL 32806
Phone:
407.648.5384
407.648.5384
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Miami Health System Address:
1475 North West 12th Avenue,1st Floor
Miami, FL 33136
1475 North West 12th Avenue,1st Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Phone:
305.243.1000
305.243.1000
Moffitt Cancer Center
Magnolia Campus Address:
12902 USF Magnolia Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
12902 USF Magnolia Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone:
888.663.3488
888.663.3488
Choosing a Cancer Center
When selecting a cancer center in Florida for mesothelioma treatment, consider:
- Mesothelioma experience — Ask how many mesothelioma patients they treat annually
- Multidisciplinary approach — Look for centers with thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists working together
- Clinical trials — Active research programs may offer access to new treatments
- Support services — Palliative care, social work, and patient navigation are valuable
- Practical factors — Travel distance, insurance acceptance, and scheduling flexibility
Questions to Ask
Before your first appointment, consider asking the cancer center:
- Do you have physicians who specialize in mesothelioma?
- What surgical procedures do you perform for mesothelioma?
- Are there clinical trials I might qualify for?
- What is your approach to multimodal treatment?
- What support services are available for patients and caregivers?
- Can you help coordinate care if I need to see specialists at other facilities?
Getting a Second Opinion
A second opinion is standard practice for cancer patients and especially important for mesothelioma due to its complexity. Most cancer centers welcome second opinion consultations and can often review your records remotely before an in-person visit.