Why Choose Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center?

Sylvester is an NCI-designated cancer center. The National Cancer Institute has reaffirmed us as South Florida’s only NCI-designated cancer center. We have been recognized for our scientific leadership, our commitment to training the next generation of cancer researchers and providers, as well as our engagement with the communities that we serve. For patients, this designation translates into greater access to leading-edge treatment options, including clinical trials that prioritize your specific cancer.

High volume experience with stomach and gastric cancers. Because we see so many patients with stomach and gastric cancer, we have the experience needed to provide better outcomes with fewer potential complications.

Leading laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery expertise. Our advanced surgical techniques allow for greater precision and faster recovery times.

Minimally invasive NanoKnife® radiosurgery. We offer more treatment options for patients with inoperable or difficult-to-reach tumors, producing little pain and requiring only a brief hospital stay.

Advanced radiation oncology tools. Our RapidArc® radiotherapy system delivers intensity modulated external radiation therapy (IMRT). These tools lead to more efficient and effective treatments, shorter treatment times, pinpoint accuracy in tumor targeting, and less damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

One of only six designated Cancer Centers of Excellence in Florida. We treat cancer, and only cancer, giving you the best potential outcomes. Your likelihood of surviving cancer at least five years after treatment is 17 percent higher when treated at a Dedicated Cancer Center than at other hospitals.

More cancer clinical trials than any other South Florida hospital. If appropriate for your cancer and stage, our clinical trials provide you with easy access to the very newest ways to treat and potentially cure your cancer.

Top reconstructive surgery team. Our surgical team has years of experience rebuilding an esophagus or stomach after surgery if needed. We can help you return you to the quality of life you are accustomed to living.

Precision medicine options. We define your cancer and its treatment by the genes driving it, rather than solely its location and stage, so we can offer more targeted and effective therapies.

Support from caring nurse navigators. Our nurse navigators are available to ensure all your records from outside Sylvester are received, coordinate specialty appointments and testing, and answer your questions. 

Pinpoint radiation in real time. If you move during treatment, our advanced radiation therapy equipment stops and recalibrates, so healthy tissues are not damaged by radiation.