| It is beyond the scope of
this web site to discuss all the types of cancer and their treatments.
Even with more common tumors, there are individual circumstances
that influence treatment decisions. The best way to
learn about your cancer is by having a frank discussion with an
oncologist about your specific situation.
In addition to the more conventional treatments
described on these pages, we occasionally recommend highly individualized
approaches. For instance, in some circumstances, it is possible
to run chemotherapy directly into the blood supply to the tumor,
instead of exposing the entire body. We have a cell culture
laboratory where anti-tumor vaccines and tumor-infiltrating
lymphocytes can be grown. Our interventional radiologists
are skilled at tumor embolization which plugs the blood supply to
tumors. Vertebroplasty is a procedure to inject plastic into
damaged spinal bones, thus stabilizing them and relieving
pain.
We are a full service, tertiary care, cancer center. We are
an NCI/CTSU member. Call us with your questions at Cancer
HelpLink 813-870-4123
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