Dr. Lee Zehngebot Speaks with Fox 35 News about the Breakthrough Clinical Trial for Melanoma Patients

Click here to see Dr. Lee Zehngebot, Director of Clinical Trials at Florida Hospital Cancer Institute, talk about the melanoma shrinking drug Zelboraf that was just approved through a clinical trial at Florida Hospital Cancer Institute. This drug has a 50-70% response rate for shrinking existing melanomas. This drug is for patients whose melanoma has spread beyond the skin. Florida Hospital Cancer Institute continues our exciting work in clinical trials. To learn more, please visit Clinical Trials.

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Bone Marrow Transplant
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The Florida Center for Cellular Therapy is Central Florida's first and only comprehensive bone marrow transplant center for both adult and pediatric patients. Since 1996, we've performed more than 350 blood and marrow transplants.
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Brain & Spinal Cancer
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When it comes to detecting, diagnosing and treating brain or spinal tumors, the Florida Hospital Brain and Spinal Cancer Program has a reputation for excellence in treating both pediatric and adult brain and spinal tumors.
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Breast Cancer
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At the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute (FHCI) we are pushing the very boundaries of breast cancer care by offering you the very latest technologies, state-of-the-art treatments and the highest level of professional care available in the region.
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Colorectal Cancer
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Our Colorectal Cancer Team includes experts who are among the best and most experienced physicians in the country. Our nurses, board-certified physicians and other cancer specialists are leading the way in developing advanced therapies for the continued fight against colorectal cancer.
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Genetic Counseling
As a part of our comprehensive cancer care, Florida Hospital Cancer Institute provides patients at risk for a hereditary cancer syndrome with one-on-one appointments with our genetic counselor. This consultation will include a review of the patient's full medical and family history, as well as a three-generation pedigree. The discussion will also include defining the features of hereditary cancer syndromes, the biology of cancer and cancer susceptibility genes.
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Gynecologic Cancer
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The Gynecologic Oncology Center is nationally recognized as a leader in cancer research and treatment. Our team of distinguished and skilled oncologists is not only well regarded in the region, but nationally and internationally as well for their expertise, knowledge and professionalism.
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Head & Neck Cancer
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The Head and Neck Cancer Program at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute includes Central Florida's largest group of otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat surgeons), as well as radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and other specialists.
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Lung/Esophageal Cancer
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The Florida Hospital Thoracic Cancer Program is comprised of the country’s leading experts in the field who provide a multidisciplinary approach for the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic cancers.
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Pediatric Cancer
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At the forefront of cancer and blood diseases, Florida Hospital for Children believes that your child deserves the very best care available. The Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood is proud to be one of the few Children’s Oncology Group (COG) programs in central Florida.
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Urology Cancer
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The Florida Hospital Urologic Cancer Program’s multidisciplinary team collaborates to create customized treatment plans for each individual patient which include more comprehensive services, state-of-the-art technology and leading research than any other program in the area.
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