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 involved. Use this tool to access a centralized resource of 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 budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, a $37 million increase over the previous budget.
El Departamento de Salud y la Agencia para la Administración del Cuidado de la Salud crearon Florida Cancer Connect para ayudar a los floridanos a:
- 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.