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We have the expertise and resources to help you navigate the diagnosis, risks and treatment of prostate cancer. You’ll always have the compassionate support you deserve.

After lung cancer, prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men, with one in seven American men being diagnosed in their lifetime. The good news is, it’s also one of the most treatable forms of cancer. The prostate program at AdventHealth Gordon, formerly Gordon Hospital, is committed to superior cancer care, from early detection to clinical trials that may one day hold the key to curing urological cancers.

Our team brings together the country's leading experts in the field to diagnose and treat these types of cancers. An individual treatment plan will be created that is personalized to you. Most of all, we help you to live life to the fullest, providing you with counseling, mentoring and support during and after your medical treatment.

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Listen as the bariatric staff, Dr. Kim and Dr. Smith of The Center for Metabolic and Obesity Surgery, share their passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients at Florida Hospital.

AdventHealth has been nationally recognized for our leadership in advanced cancer treatment, research and quality of care from diagnosis to cure.

Targeted Therapy

AdventHealth Gordon physicians focus on more personalized treatment planning for patients. As a result, we provide several types of targeted therapies, including hormone therapy and immunotherapy, that more precisely identify and attack cancer cells.

There’s power in staying informed about your condition. It enables you to take the best care of yourself by making smart decisions about your brain tumor treatment. We recommend this quick read to help guide your discussions with your treatment team.

• What are the risk factors for brain tumors? 
• What are the most common types of brain tumors?
•  What are symptoms of a brain tumor? 
• What are my treatment options?

Whether you’re concerned about your cancer risk or have received a diagnosis, we’re here to help. Reach out today to learn more or request an appointment.

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Your Personalized Treatment Plan

Our specialists develop a course of action that considers your medical history, current health, the type of cancer you have been diagnosed with, and the available therapies. With treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and in some cases, clinical trials, your team will build a plan that puts some of the most advanced medical research and procedures to work for you.

Biological Therapy

Biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, uses the body's immune system to fight cancer — a new and exciting area of cancer research and treatment. Some of these therapies include reprogramming your own immune cells to attack your cancer.

Knees and hips. Shoulders and wrists. Feet and ankles. They’re all in good hands here. Thousands of patients just like you have changed their lives for the better thanks to innovative approaches to orthopedic treatment. The experts on your team are skilled in minimally invasive joint procedures to help ease pain, lessen scarring, and speed your recovery time. There’s a better way to a better you, and it starts right here at Florida Hospital.

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Let’s Get Ahead of Prostate Cancer

Common symptoms of chronic joint pain include:

• Discomfort while standing, walking short distances, climbing up or down stairs, or getting in and out of chairs
• Joint swelling
• Poor sleep due to pain
• Start-up pain or stiffness when initiating activities from a sitting position
• Stiffness after periods of rest
• Weakness or instability

Additional diseases and conditions that can cause chronic joint pain include:

• Avascular necrosis
• Paget’s disease
• Rheumatoid arthritis

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Nationally Recognized For Hip Replacement

Florida Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America's best hospitals for Hip Replacement.

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Inspiring Patient Success Stories

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Hear how robotic-assisted surgery brought hope, healing and a fast recovery to two of our prostate cancer patients in these video testimonials.

Commission on Cancer Accreditation

The Commission on Cancer is dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care.

If you or a loved one experience brain tumor symptoms, discuss them with your physician. The symptoms are more often attributed to other illnesses but should be reviewed by a doctor without delay.

Radiation Therapy

At AdventHealth Gordon, we use various forms of radiation, which is a highly sophisticated therapy that uses imaging techniques to deliver a radiation dose to tumors.

Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)

HFAP standards focus on patient treatment, quality improvement, patient safety and environmental safety.

Watch for Potential 
Signs and Symptoms

It’s important to talk to your doctor about any new or worsening symptoms, as they may be a result of a benign condition, not cancer. But some symptoms related to prostate cancer are:

• Blood in the urine or semen  
• Pain in the hips, back, chest or other areas from cancer that has spread 
• Problems urinating 
  
• Weakness or numbness in the legs or feet, or loss of bladder/bowel control from cancer pressing on the spinal cord 
  

Learn more about potential prostate cancer causes and risk factors in our downloadable guide below.

Be Informed, Be Empowered

Our team is dedicated to ensuring you understand your diagnosis and treatment options. This guide written by our medical experts is designed to help answer common questions about prostate cancer, such as:

• What are the causes and risk factors of prostate cancer? 
• How is prostate cancer diagnosed?
• What are the latest and most advanced cancer treatments?

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The overall hospital rating considers up to 57 different measures and indicates how well each hospital performed, on average, compared to others in the U.S. The most common overall hospital rating is 3 stars.

Surgery (Robotic Radical Prostatectomy)

If your prostate cancer appears to be located entirely inside your prostate gland, our skilled surgeons can remove the prostate and surrounding tissue, preserving as much of the surrounding nerves and blood vessels as possible.