In , Anne was diagnosed with Myelodysplasia 5q-, a rare bone marrow disorder that affects the development of red blood cells, often leading to anemia and enlarged red blood cells. At that time, her care provider told her she likely only had 5 years to live. Fortunately, through a support group, she learned of a clinical trial offered by Gustavo A. Fonseca, her FCS care team, and above all, the clinical trial that saved her life. Terry Garrie experienced an unexpected loss of voice for several months, which he initially attributed to laryngitis.
When his voice returned, it was hoarse, prompting him to seek medical help. Terry immediately had a positive response to his treatment with minimal side effects.
Gonter-Aubin and Dr. Stefanie Ascher leads a busy life as a year-old mother and chiropractor. Here, she recounts the symptoms that led her to her diagnosis of stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma and what helped her overcome the greatest challenge of her life β fighting cancer.
For two years, Helena Moscato searched for answers when she began experiencing frequent urination and UTIs. Van Der Wall safely adjusted her treatment schedule to allow Helena to enjoy the day and be present without any side effects of her treatment. After major surgery and a stage four diagnosis, Linda Beinert felt helpless and scared following a poor prognosis from her surgeon. After two years of checkpoint inhibitive therapy, Linda is now free of disease and is living a comfortable life. Tampa Bay businessman Jim Marshall has always hustled in his career and athletics, so when he began to feel tired and run down in the fall of , he immediately started looking for answers.
FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. The majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.
