Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is one of the most effective tools we use to treat cancer. Our specialists may recommend it on its own or alongside other treatments like radiation or immunotherapy, depending on your diagnosis.

This treatment uses strong medications—delivered through an IV, injection, pill or topical cream—over a series of weeks or months. The goal is to slow or stop cancer cells from growing and spreading.

Your care team may recommend chemotherapy to:

• Shrink tumors before surgery or to ease symptoms
• Destroy remaining cancer cells after initial treatment
• Treat cancer that has spread beyond its original site (metastatic cancer)

Why Choose Us for Chemotherapy

At Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale and Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach, chemotherapy is delivered by a dedicated team that includes chemotherapy-certified nurses and medical assistants. Treatments take place in a calm, supportive environment focused on your comfort and care.

You’ll also have access to support services designed to make your experience easier, including:

• Social work and emotional support
• Financial counseling
• Oncology dietitians
• Rehabilitation therapy
• Palliative care
• Genetic testing and counseling

As Broward County’s only academic medical center, our partnerships with Florida Atlantic University and the University of Florida connect you with the latest clinical research and emerging treatments—without leaving the region.