Since 1983, Space Coast Cancer Center (SCCC) physicians and staff have provided the most comprehensive cancer care in Brevard County. On this page you will find services provided by SCCC. We are proud to be leaders in Florida as the first practice to participate in quality studies utilizing national guidelines and treatment pathways, as well as establishing the yearly Survivorship Summit in October and Cancer Care Symposium in November.
Cancer Support Services
At Space Coast Cancer Center, we believe in treating each patient as an entire person, not just as an illness. To assist with this, we provide a list of resources for individuals dealing with cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Chemotherapy Education
The term chemotherapy refers to the use of medicines or drugs to treat cancer. The effectiveness and side effects of chemotherapy have improved substantially over the past 10-20 years. The topics below provide basic information on chemotherapy actions, side effects, and means of monitoring for side effects.
Events
Check out the latest events planned. Find detailed information, and even flyers within. Space Coast Cancer Center is proud to support and be a sponsor of many events each year.
Glossary of Terms
In order to further help you to understand the information presented on our site, we have included this list of commonly used terms and a short definition for each.
Medical Protocols
When dealing with any illness, it may be difficult to maintain a positive outlook. We have provided information below that may help you keep a positive approach so that you can not only cope with your illness but also thrive regardless of it.
My Patient Page
Login or create a new account now and gain access to all online services offered by your physician. All information is completely confidential and maintained on a secure system.
Nutrition Supplements
Many individuals take herbal supplements and other natural substances to aid in maintaining health and well-being. There are, however, a few things you should know before you decide to take any herbal supplement, since, as with any other medication, the risk of complications or reactions is present.
Office Information
Listed are links to information regarding various aspects of our practice. We hope that you will find this information useful in answering some of the more common questions asked of us.
Patient Advocacy
Volunteer office services include new patient support, information on groups include Positive Attitudes, Multiple Myeloma and Leukemia- Lymphoma , which meet on a monthly basis, and much more. For more inforamation please view the entire page.
Patient Education
Cancer is a group of more than 100 different diseases. Cancer occurs when cells become abnormal and keep dividing and forming more cells without control or order. All organs of the body are made of cells.
Patient’s Rights
Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
Your Blood
Some types of cancer cause changes in your blood cell production. Often, white cells are produced too quickly and they don’t have time to mature. So you may have too many non-working white blood cells.
If you need any additional information please feel free to call 855.894.HOPE (4673).
