Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Services in Tampa, Florida

St. Joseph's Cancer Institute is the largest hospital in the Tampa Bay area accredited by the American College of Surgeons. At the Cancer Institute, our goal is to help Tampa Bay residents win the battle against cancer by offering the best in specialized cancer care with board-certified cancer specialists, advanced technology and cutting-edge cancer research. With a strong network of care and support, our cancer institute works alongside St. Joseph’s Hospital-South, and St. Joseph’s Hospital-North.

Our board-certified surgeons, oncologists and radiologists at the Cancer Institute specialize in diagnosing and treating the following cancers:

• Colorectal Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Pediatric Cancer and Blood Diseases
• Gynecological and Ovarian Cancers
• Lung Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Skin Cancer
• Brain Cancer
• Leukemia and Lymphoma
• Other Cancers

Our treatments include:

• Testing and diagnosis (Diagnostic Testing)
  
  • Screenings
  • Imaging
  • Biopsy
  • Genetic Testing
• Adult Infusion Center (Chemotherapy on an outpatient basis) 
  • Systemic Chemotherapy
  • Regional Chemotherapy
  • Combination Chemotherapy
• Cancer Patient Support Services (CaPSS)
• Treatment options
• Recommended resources
• Healing Touch Program
• Cancer Resource Guide
• Radiation Therapy
  
  • External beam radiation therapy
  • Intensity modulated radiation therapy
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery
  • Accelerated partial breast irradiation
• Surgery
  
  • Traditional surgery
  • Robotic surgery 
  • Minimally invasive surgery
• Biologic Therapy
• Hormone Therapy
• Lymphedema Rehabilitation
• Target Drug Therapy 

Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Robotic surgery may offer some patients a means of minimally invasive surgical treatment for cancer, though additional minimally invasive options are available for patients who are not candidates for robotic surgery. St Joseph's Hospital offers robotic-assisted surgical therapy for the following conditions:

• Endometrial cancer – robotic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy
• Kidney cancer – robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy
• Prostate cancer – robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy

Cancer Patient Support Services (CaPSS)

The Cancer Patient Support Services (CaPSS) program is aimed at assisting patients and their loved ones as they cope with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. This program provides a wide range of resources, including support groups, screenings, educational classes, stress management programs, access to specialized oncology counselors and online resources. 

For more information fill out our form to have someone from the CaPSS team contact you.

Cancer Care Facilities at St. Joseph’s Hospital

Our various cancer care facilities in Tampa include:

Hinks and Elaine Shimberg Breast Center
3030 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-2973

Adult Outpatient Infusion
4510 N. Habana Ave.
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 870-4246

Fred J. Woods Radiation Center
3001 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 870-4160

View the 2019 BayCare Cancer Report.

Learn more about oncology clinical trials. 

At St. Joseph's Cancer Institute, we believe that compassionate care provided by a professional, friendly team is important for creating an environment of comprehensive healing. Our patients often comment on the feeling of security and trust they develop with the Cancer Institute physicians and staff. We pride ourselves on providing:

• Specialized care
• Personal service
• Safety
• Privacy
• Convenience
• Family-friendly environment

St. Joseph's Hospital
Cancer Institute
3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607

Learn more about cancer services at BayCare.