Cancer Care at Mease Dunedin Hospital

Both cancer patients and their loved ones benefit from the personalized, attentive care offered at Mease Dunedin Hospital in Dunedin, FL. In addition to meeting the physical needs of our patients, we also provide cancer support services that can help patients and their family members get access to free educational resources, counseling, support groups and more so that they can better cope with the emotional and psychological aspects of a cancer diagnosis.

The integrated cancer program at Mease Dunedin Hospital hosts a talented team of oncologists, surgeons, radiologists and nurses that specialize in comprehensive treatment for:

• Breast cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Gynecologic cancer
• Lung cancer
• Skin cancer
• And other cancers 

Screenings & Diagnostic Imaging

Early detection is one of the best ways to successfully win the battle against cancer, which is why we offer a wide range of screenings and diagnostic services. These include, but are not limited to:

• Colonoscopy
• CT scan
• Cystoscopy
• Digital mammography
• Genetic testing
• Lymph node biopsy
• MRI
• Sigmoidoscopy

Chemotherapy & Surgery

Chemotherapy is one of the most common treatments for cancer and may be used alone or in combination with other treatments like surgery. Mease Dunedin Hospital offers combination chemotherapy (the use of more than one drug to kill cancer cells), systemic chemotherapy (chemotherapy given through and injection or a pill) and regional chemotherapy (drugs are injected directly into the affected organ for a targeted approach), in addition to hormone therapy and targeted drug therapy. Our options for surgical cancer therapy range from traditional open surgeries to laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeries, which offer patients less invasive means of treatment. 

Additional Resources

• BayCare Cancer Care
• Clinical Trials
• Find Help Florida
• Genetic Testing