Florida ranks second in the nation for newly diagnosed cancer cases.
ACERCA DE FLORIDA CANCER CONNECT
Florida Cancer Connect is a centralized resource hub for cancer patients, caregivers, and loved ones of those impacted by cancer. Use this tool to access a trusted information from local medical practitioners to help you and your family make informed decisions when it matters most.
En 2018, se notificaron más de 132,000 nuevos diagnósticos de cáncer al registro estatal de cáncer.
In May 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the approval of $100 million for cancer research and care in the state of Florida budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, a $37 million increase over the previous budget.
La organización Florida Department of Health and Agency for Health Care Administration created Florida Cancer Connect to help Floridians:
- Understand cancer research and prevention programs.
- Localice un proveedor de atención médica especializado en la atención del cáncer, specializing in cancer care.
- Navegue por las complejidades de la cobertura del seguro relacionada con el cáncer, cancer related insurance coverage.
- Obtain caregiver resources.
- Hear from brave Floridians who have fought this disease.