<p>The Palm Beach Cancer Institute (PBCI) is headed by 14 board certified oncologists, three radiation oncologists, and three radiologists who have expertise in diagnosing and treating all types of cancer. PBCI, an affiliate of the Cancer Programs of Duke University, is able to offer the very latest diagnostics and most innovative therapies to the Palm Beach County community with office locations in: <br /><br />West Palm Beach <br /><br />Palm Beach Gardens <br /><br />Wellington <br /><br />Atlantis<br /> <br />Our staff represents a combination of professionals including certified oncology nurses, advanced registered nurse practitioners, research nurses, laboratory personnel, social workers, and patient advocates. Along with our physicians, this team is able to offer a multidisciplinary approach to evaluate each patients individual needs. <br /><br />PBCI is dedicated to providing a compassionate and caring environment that helps patients and their families focus on the fight against cancer.</p>. Chemotherapy: <br /><br />Chemotherapy is the use of drugs or chemicals to treat an illness or disease. It is most widely used in the treatment of cancer. There are many different chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer. Studies have been done to determine which drugs are most effective in treating different types of cancers. Not all cancers are treated with the same drugs or in the same way. You may receive one drug or a combination of drugs. You may also receive chemotherapy in addition to other treatments,such as surgery,radiation therapy,or biological therapy. <br /><br />The Palm Beach Cancer Institute has many professionals that are trained in cancer diagnosis and treatment,and are committed to providing quality cancer care. Our chemotherapy infusion center is staffed with quality oncology nurses. Your oncology nurse is specially trained to care for cancer patients and their families. He or She works with your oncology doctor in the management of your chemotherapy treatment including: <br />Monitoring your physical and emotional health <br /><br />Diagnostics: <br /><br />PET scanning <br /><br />PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography and assists in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases,particularly cancer. PET scans are the tools that enhance the capability to pinpoint cancer in its earlier stages and help your physician identify the best plan of treatment. A PET scan uses a small amount of a radioactive material which is tagged to a compound familiar to your body and which shows the chemical function of an organ or tissue. This radioactive drug is administered to the patient by injection,and the PET scanner images how the human body metabolizes the drug. This process is unobtainable by using other imaging techniques such as X-rays,CTs,Ultrasounds or MRIs which only show anatomical structure. PET scans guide physicians to the most appropriate treatment by detecting abnormalities that might not be seen with other modalities. PET scans are safe and can be performed in a matter of hours. <br /><br />CT Scanning: <br /><br />During a computed tomography (CT) scan,a series of pictures of the body is recorded by a rotating X-ray machine,producing cross-sectioned images or slices of the bodys organs. These highly-detailed images enable radiologists to view a combination of bone,soft tissue,and arteries. Because CT technology provides clear visualization of hard tissue,they are useful in detecting tumors,calcium buildup,and cysts. Additionally,CT scans are often used to track whether a patients cancer is responding to treatment. <br />Palm Beach Cancer Institute (PBCI) utilizes a GE Lightspeed CT Scanner. This system allows us to: <br /><br />Radiation Therapy: <br /><br />The Palm Beach Cancer Institute's Radiation Therapy Center is the premier cancer program in Palm Beach County. With our comprehensive,multidisciplinary approach to patient care and our state-of-the-art technology,we are able to provide Tomorrows Cancer Treatment Today. We offer our patients the individualized attention they need,combining compassionate,personalized medical management with the latest in treatment and imaging technology. Our staff is experienced in the most advanced approaches to treatment,without losing sight of our focus on the needs of our patients,their comfort and quality of life. <br /><br />CONTACT US: <br /><br />Palm Beach Cancer Institute - (561) 366-4100 <br />West Palm Beach Location <br />Wellington Location <br />Palm Beach Gardens Location <br />Atlantis Location <br />Center for Radiation Therapy - 561)366-4100<br />