Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy has long been considered the standard of cancer treatment due to its effectiveness, and our cancer experts often recommend the highly effective treatment for patients – either alone or in conjunction with another treatment like radiation or immunology. It consists of strong medications (either given by IV, injection, pill or as a cream) taken over a period of weeks or months, to slow - or even stop - cancer cells’ ability to grow and reproduce.

We may also recommend chemotherapy to help:

• Shrink tumors – before surgery or to reduce pain  
• Destroy remaining cancer cells – after your first treatment completion 
• Treat metastatic cancer – cancer that’s spread beyond the original source

Why Choose Broward Health for Your Chemotherapy

When you choose Broward Health for your cancer treatments, you can receive highly personalized chemotherapy at our convenient Broward Health Medical Center and Broward Health North. There, you receive your chemo treatments delivered by your multi-disciplinary team of cancer experts made up of chemotherapy-certified nurses and medical assistants in a relaxing, patient-centered environment.

We also offer an array of support services and resources, including:

• Social Workers
• Financial Counselors
• Oncology Dieticians
• Rehabilitation Therapists
• Palliative Care
• Genetic Testing and Counseling

Through our frequent collaborations with the medical schools at Florida Atlantic University and the University of Florida, choosing Broward Health for your cancer care gives you convenient access to the only academic medical center in Broward County.