Contact Information
Rod Taylor Thoracic Care Center
22 West Underwood Street
4th Floor
Orlando, FL 32806
01. History
History of Orlando Health Cancer Institute
The Orlando Health Cancer Institute has been taking care of patients in Central Florida for over 40 years. The institute is inside of the Charles Lewis Pavilion, which ranks internationally among the largest centers for clinical and basic cancer research. It is also recognized as a leading provider of cancer care in Florida.
Patients have access to the latest state-of-the-art cancer-fighting technologies at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute. This includes cellular immunotherapy and proton therapy, an advanced form of radiation.
Their Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy program has been recognized among the top 12 performing centers in the nation by the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research. The center is also the only pediatric and adult Level I Trauma program in Central Florida.
The Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the larger Orlando Health system. In total, the system includes 3,487 beds, 33 hospitals and emergency departments and nine specialty institutes. It also has nursing facilities, an in-patient behavioral health facility and more than 375 outpatient facilities.
The center also maintains a steadfast commitment to cancer research. Key areas of focus for their research team include new cancer detection and treatment methods and how to improve patients’ quality of life, including how to reduce drug side effects.
02. Mesothelioma Care
Mesothelioma Care at Orlando Health Cancer Institute
The Rod Taylor Thoracic Care Center at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute follows a multidisciplinary approach that helps to better diagnose and treat thoracic cancers. The center is a pioneer of robotic thoracic surgery in Central Florida.
The doctors at the Rod Taylor Thoracic Care Center are experts at complex thoracic surgeries. Over 90% of the time, the team uses minimally invasive techniques for diagnosing, staging and treating thoracic cancers.
The Rod Taylor Thoracic Care Center is also recognized as a Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Epicenter of Excellence. The center serves as an educational hub on robotic surgery for surgeons to treat lung cancer, chest wall tumors and esophageal cancer.
03. Specializations
Orlando Health Cancer Institute Specializations
- Cancer clinical trials
- Chemotherapy
- Integrative medicine (such as acupuncture, meditation and music therapy)
- Low-dose CT scans
- MRIdian radiation therapy
- VATS
04. Accreditations
Orlando Health Cancer Institute Accreditations
- American College of Radiology (ACR) for Radiation Oncology
- American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
- College of American Pathologists (CAP)
- Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Epicenter of Excellence
- Florida Cancer Center of Excellence
- Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
- Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) Screening Center of Excellence
- Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification Program
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons Three-Star Rating
05. Hospital Services
Patient and Family Services at Orlando Health Cancer Institute
Orlando Health Cancer Institute offers many support resources for mesothelioma patients and their family members. Many of these services can be found through their Integrative Medicine Program.
Some of the patient and family resources available are:
- Art and Music Therapy
- Counseling
- Creative Writing Group
- Home and Hospice Care
- Housing Accommodations
- Jewelry Making
- Laughter for Stress Release
- Men’s Cancer Support Group
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Nurse and Patient Navigators
- Nutrition Services
- Pain Management
- Patient Support Groups
- Post-Treatment Care
- Rehabilitation Services
- Smoking Cessation Classes
- Spiritual Care
- Support for Caregivers
- Tai Chi
- Yoga
06. Offsite Services in Orlando
Patient and Family Services in the Orlando Area
Orlando Health Cancer Institute is located in the Orlando, Florida, area. Orlando is the fourth largest city in the state. This means many services are easily accessible for patients and their families during and after mesothelioma treatment. Offsite services near this cancer center include counseling, housing and pain clinics.
