Cancer - Oncology

Oncology Services at Manatee Memorial Hospital

Tough strategy. Sensitive approach.

Many hospitals offer cancer treatment. Not many balance powerful treatment strategy with the right dose of sensitivity for their patients...like Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida.

Since 1979, the multidisciplinary team of professionals at Manatee Memorial Hospital has been collaborating to find appropriate cancer treatments for patients. Manatee Memorial Hospital offers a wide range of leading-edge cancer technology, diagnostic equipment and treatment. But just as important is its history as the first hospital in Manatee County, Florida to establish dedicated oncology services.

Oncology Services

• Accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
• Outpatient Chemotherapy Infusion Service
• Chemotherapy Staff – Specialized Competency
• Oncology-Certified Nurses (OCN) – Certification from the Oncology Nursing Society
• Breast Care Center, Mammography, MRI, CT Imaging
• Robotic Oncologic Surgery – da Vinci® Surgical System – Prostatectomy
• OCN-Certified Case Managers – Following patient care from admission through discharge
• Annual Online Cancer Report
• Partnerships with American Cancer Society, Tidewell Hospice and The Wellness Community of Sarasota
• Support Group –  "Women Living with Cancer"

Manatee Memorial Breast Care Center

Breast cancer is usually most treatable in its early stages, and mammography is one of the best forms of early detection. The equipment used in the Breast Care Center at Manatee Memorial Hospital produces images with high contrast and high definition to visualize details throughout the breast. Learn more >

Accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer ... since 1985.

What does this mean to you?
You have the security of knowing Manatee Memorial Hospital's cancer program has a long history of treating patients according to standards established by one of the most respected medical societies in the nation, the American College of Surgeons (ACOS). Receiving care from an ACOS Commission on Cancer-approved program means you can depend on:

• Quality care close to home
• Comprehensive range of technologically advanced services and equipment
• Multidisciplinary team approach that coordinates some of the most effective options available to treat cancer patients
• Access to cancer-related information and support
• Cancer Registry that collects data on types and stages of cancers and treatment results, and offers lifelong patient follow-up
• Ongoing monitoring and improvement of care
• Information about current cancer clinical trials and new treatment options