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At Tampa General, we diagnose and treat breast cancer every day with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to fast turnaround times for appointments. In many cases, we can provide same-day results and treatments, from biopsies to minimally invasive breast interventions and excisions performed on an outpatient basis.

Our multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists—including some of the top breast cancer oncologists and surgeons, radiologists, pathologists and many others—utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide a treatment plan customized to each patient’s individual needs. Our team is at the forefront of advances in breast cancer treatment and designs plans that deliver the best possible outcome and quality of life for our patients.

Tampa General Hospital’s Hematology Malignancies Program provides diagnostic services and treatment options for patients for all kinds of blood disorders, both cancerous and benign. Our interdisciplinary staff includes physicians from TGMG and USF Health specializing in hematology, as well as registered nurses, medical assistants, and radiation oncologists who can assist in cases of malignant disease. Each patient’s needs are assessed on an individual basis before our team tailors a treatment plan to fit his or her precise situation.

 

Tampa General Hospital's Surgical Oncology program delivers comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessment, treatment plans and surgical solutions for even the most complex cases. 

At Tampa General Hospital, we provide comprehensive treatment for all types of cancers that affect the digestive system and have a colorectal oncology program that specializes in treating colon and rectum cancer. 

Our board-certified surgeons have been at the forefront of colorectal cancer treatments and screening for nearly two decades. As innovative pioneers, we remove more rectal tumors through transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) than any other hospital in West Central Florida. These procedures provide patients with an early return to a productive life. As a result, Tampa General offers patients faster recovery times and significantly better outcomes than national averages.

In the highly acclaimed Tampa General Hospital’s Cancer Institute Cancer Genetics Program, a team including licensed, board-certified genetic counselors stand ready to help our patients. You can rely on our experienced and compassionate team to provide expert guidance, facilitate test ordering/sample collection, and give you direct and personalized information to help you navigate the complex science of genetics. Our goal is to empower you to make the right choice for you. 

You may also wish to take advantage of our Cancer Institute’s High Risk Cancer Prevention Clinic, which offers a range of services that can help you stay up to date with the recommended care plan and update the plan with cutting-edge advancements.

At Tampa General, our Center for Lung Cancer is a nationally recognized program that specializes in the surgical treatment of pulmonary and lung diseases. We frequently diagnose and treat high volumes of the most complex and advanced cases of lung cancer, providing optimal results for our patients in the direst of circumstances.

It’s rare for a cancer treatment team to be as highly integrated as ours is at Tampa General. The team, which includes pulmonologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons and other specialists, takes a collaborative approach to treatment.
 

Tampa General Hospital’s Hepatobiliary Cancer Program specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all hepatobiliary cancers. Learn more here.

The TGH Pancreatic Cancer Program offers comprehensive and integrative care from therapeutic endoscopists, pancreatobiliary surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, genetic counselors, dieticians, psychologists and Survivorship Program. Working together, our experts craft well-rounded and personalized treatment plans for each patient’s specific diagnosis, no matter the severity.