Lee Health Cancer Institute

10/23/2025

10/23/2025

At this week’s Cancer Support Community class, Clinical Dietitian, Taylor Meyer, shared how food can play a powerful role in cancer prevention and healing.

Together, participants learned how to prepare a hearty black bean and pumpkin chili, a flavorful recipe packed with nutrients known to support the immune system and reduce inflammation. 🌿

🧡 Ingredients like pumpkin and black beans are rich in antioxidants and fiber, which can help protect cells from damage and promote long-term wellness.

These classes are more than just cooking. They’re about learning, connecting, and nourishing the body and mind.

Join the Cancer Support Community: https://loom.ly/DYlTsls

10/22/2025

At the Lee Health Regional Cancer Center, patients and families can find comfort and connection in every corner. 🌿

✨ Take a peaceful stroll along the nature walk that links our two buildings.
🦋 Visit the healing garden, where butterflies and sunshine bring moments of calm.
☕ Enjoy a meal at our on-site café, perfect for recharging or sharing time with a friend.

Every detail is designed to support healing, reflection, and community - all part of the Lee Health Cancer Institute.💙

10/21/2025

We’re honored to share that the Lee Health Cancer Institute has received national certification from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)!

This prestigious recognition, ASCO Certified: Patient-Centered Cancer Care Standards, acknowledges our commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered cancer care.

🏆 First in Southwest Florida
🥈 Second in the state of Florida

ASCO experts reviewed everything from how we coordinate across specialties and involve families in decision-making, to how we support patients beyond treatment, ensuring every person receives care that is personalized, evidence-based, and focused on their whole well-being.

This certification means that when you or a loved one receives care at the Lee Health Cancer Institute, you can trust that it meets nationally recognized standards for excellence. Together, we’re setting a new benchmark right here in Southwest Florida. 💙

10/20/2025

When faced with a breast cancer diagnosis, the journey ahead can feel overwhelming. However, at the Lee Health Cancer Institute, patients don’t walk that path alone. 💗

Dr. Spencer Michalke, a double-board certified plastic surgeon with the Lee Health Cancer Institute, guides each patient through every step of their breast reconstruction journey. His approach combines advanced surgical techniques with compassionate, personalized care to help women feel confident, restored, and whole again.

✨ Learn how Dr. Michalke is helping women rediscover confidence after breast cancer: https://loom.ly/gtSySqs

10/17/2025

Today is National Mammography Day! 🎀

Early detection can save lives. Mammograms can detect breast cancer before symptoms appear, helping ensure the best chance for successful treatment. 💗

Take time today to schedule your screening and remind the women in your life to do the same. Your health matters.

✨ It only takes a few minutes to make a lasting difference.
👉 Schedule your mammogram today: https://loom.ly/k8WpmF8

10/16/2025

The Cancer Support Community (CSC) offers a welcoming space where patients, survivors, and caregivers can find comfort, connection, and strength. 💙

Whether you’re living with cancer, supporting a loved one, or navigating survivorship, our programs are here to help you connect, share, and find strength, all at no cost. Our services are open to everyone, regardless of where treatment was received.

📍 Located at the Lee Health Regional Cancer Center, our space is dedicated to healing, education, and connection.

✨ Become a member today and discover the power of community.
📞 Call 239-343-9310 or sign up online to join a New Member Meeting: https://loom.ly/DYlTsls

10/15/2025

Right here in Southwest Florida, Dr. Mark Bloomston, MD, and the Lee Health surgical oncology team are performing histotripsy procedures that are transforming liver cancer care.

Histotripsy uses focused sound waves to precisely break down liver tumors without heat, radiation, or traditional surgery. This innovative approach allows the body to naturally clear away the treated tissue, offering patients a gentler, non-invasive option for care. 💙

We’re proud of our team for bringing advanced treatments like this to our community, helping patients recover quicker.

10/14/2025

Ever find yourself turning to “Dr. Google” for answers relating to your health?

While the internet can be full of mixed messages, sometimes the best advice comes from someone who actually lived it.

Meet Paula Hill, a breast cancer survivor who recieved care at the Lee Health Cancer Institute. Watch as she answers the internet and shares honest, heartfelt responses to some of the most searched questions about breast cancer.

When it comes to your health, real stories matter most. That’s why the Lee Health Cancer Institute is here to help you write yours. 💗

10/13/2025

💗 What is a mammogram?

It’s a low-dose X-ray of the breast tissue that helps detect cancer early, even before symptoms appear. A mammogram today could mean a 98% survival rate tomorrow. Early detection saves lives.

At the Lee Health Cancer Institute, patients receive safe, compassionate care from board-certified physicians and certified technologists using the latest technology. Screenings are recommended every year starting at age 40, even if you have no symptoms.

Scheduling your mammogram is simple and can be done online for both new and pre-established patients: https://loom.ly/k8WpmF8

10/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on education, prevention, and support for those affected. 💖

In our latest Live Well with Lee Health podcast, we’re joined by Molly Grubbs, Community Business Development Representative at Lee Health, who shares valuable insights on the importance of early detection, community resources, and how we can all play a role in raising awareness.

Listen in to learn how Lee Health is supporting our community and empowering women to take charge of their health.

👉 Tune in here: https://loom.ly/cJjGphc

10/09/2025

We’re proud to see Mark Bloomston, MD, and Meagan Walton, APRN, from our surgical oncology team on the October cover of Health & Wellness Magazine! 👏

Their feature highlights histotripsy, a first-of-its-kind treatment, bringing new hope to liver cancer patients right here in Southwest Florida. 💙