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At Tampa General Cancer Institute | Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center, cancer care is designed around you. Your diagnosis, your needs, your life.
From the moment you arrive, a dedicated team of specialists works together to guide your care with precision and compassion. Our board-certified physicians, state-of-the-art technology, and nationally recognized programs ensure you receive exceptional care every step of the way.
Here, we have a multidisciplinary approach to care. Your physicians, nurses, navigators, and support teams collaborate seamlessly to deliver personalized treatment plans, emotional support, and coordinated care from diagnosis through survivorship.
Specialized Care for Your Entire Journey
Why TGH Cancer Institute | LRH Hollis Cancer Center?
World-Class Patient-Centered Care
Lakeland Regional Health is proud to partner with the Tampa General Cancer Institute to expand access to subspecialized cancer care right here in our community.
Together, the TGH Cancer Institute and LRH Hollis Cancer Center will continue to:
- Expand access to subspecialized oncology services
- Link patients to advanced clinical trials
- Enhance multidisciplinary coordination between community-based and academic cancer care teams, including patient support and care navigation services
People diagnosed with cancer and their families cope in different ways, and many find that emotional support is helpful during this time. We offer counseling to meet the emotional needs of our patients and families and help them on this journey.
The patient navigator is responsible for several services, both clinical and emotional throughout the patient’s cancer journey. The patient navigator works with physicians to help coordinate multidisciplinary tumor boards.
Our survivorship care program is designed to help survivors take control of their health. At the completion of active treatment, survivors are given a treatment summary and guidelines, called a survivorship care plan, for ongoing follow-up care. Learn more here!
We work closely with the American Cancer Society to offer our patients a variety of cancer support groups, screenings, and educational programs for patients and family members and the community.
Even down to the design of our facility, we are dedicated to the hope and healing of our patients and their loved ones. Patients and clinicians worked together to guide our design team in creating a place of serenity, hope, and healing.
Advanced Technology
The TGH Cancer Institute | LRH Hollis Cancer Center uses leading-edge technology to provide the best possible outcomes and safest care, including:
The UroNav Fusion Biopsy System allows us to detect prostate cancer earlier. Click here to learn more about our prostate cancer services.
Three linear accelerators, one of which offers patients TrueBeam STx technology designed to treat tumors with advanced speed and high precision using image-guided radiotherapy and radiosurgery. TrueBeam STx targets cancer anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated with enhanced patient safety and reduced operation times.
Cold caps have been shown to reduce hair loss in chemotherapy patients. Treatments take place simultaneously with chemotherapy infusions. Ask us about our scalp cooling system during your visit.
HistoSonics® ultrasound is used to destroy cancerous tissue with sound waves.
Advancing Research
Our renowned board-certified physicians and team of clinical and research professionals are dedicated to redefining and uplifting the standards of cancer care, walking with patients and families every step of the way: from diagnosis to surgery and treatment to enjoying life after cancer. Learn more here!
Our Patients and Their Journey's
We are proud to offer personalized, expert care for each of our patients. Check out some of their stories to learn more about how our providers changed their lives!
I am blessed to be where I am at right now. I choose to head towards life, rather than mope about death. I am just glad to be here, now.
My physician called me personally. He called me just to check on me. That was like, ‘Wow!’ That was like my oldest brother was sitting there, just holding my hand.
About Mark C. Hollis and the TGH Cancer Institute | LRH Hollis Cancer Center
Mark C. Hollis, who served as President of Publix Super Markets from 1984 to 1996, passed away from complications of cancer in December 2012. He was a devoted husband to Lynn Hollis and loving father to Clayton, Dean and Jack.
Mark Hollis also enjoyed life as a sculptor, and his piece “Survivor” is showcased at the TGH Cancer Institute | LRH Hollis Cancer Center. The stone sculpture is of a female torso and signifies the difficult journey and inner strength of breast cancer patients. “They are fighting a battle, the battle of cancer and just like the stone, their own beauty comes from within,” Mark Hollis had described of his work.
In 2015, Lakeland Regional Health announced an unprecedented $5 million donation from the Hollis family designated to benefit and name the Cancer Center. The facility now bears the name TGH Cancer Institute | LRH Hollis Cancer Center in honor of this gift.
The TGH Cancer Institute | LRH Hollis Cancer Center opened in 2003. As Central Florida’s premier center for healing, hope, and discovery, our state-of-the-art campus offers all the services necessary for patients to conquer cancer, designed expressly with those in our care in mind.
TGH Cancer Institute | LRH Hollis Cancer Center holds top-tier Gold Status Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer and was named one of 24 oncology programs in the U.S. to earn the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer. To learn more about our accreditation and designations, click here.
Expert Care, Just for YOU
Cancer care is deeply personal, and every patient’s journey is unique. Read the patient and physician stories below to learn more about treatments and care experiences.
Nineteen Surgeries, One Team:
How Lakeland Regional Health Saved Chris Cheatwood’s Leg and Life
Nineteen surgeries, eight weeks, one tumor, and endless hope. When Chris Cheatwood’s health rapidly began to fail, he placed his trust in Lakeland Regional Health to save his life — and he’s thankful he did.
Bringing Hope and Confidence to Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast cancer changes lives. It affects the body and mind of patients who rely on the support of family, friends, community, and medical care to reach survivorship.
But those who reach survivorship are still reminded of the scarring experience they endured. Dr. David Straughan of Lakeland Regional Health sees survivors in their final cancer chapter before survivorship.
Hope and Help for Pancreatic Cancer
Facing a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer brings with it a host of questions, namely which treatment options are available and how much travel is required to access those treatments.
We understand that our patients need comprehensive care that combines expertise, compassion, and innovative techniques, without the hassle and complications that come along with lengthy travel.
That’s why right here in Lakeland, we proudly offer one of the most innovative, and difficult to find, surgical treatments for pancreatic cancer available today — the Robotic Whipple.
By Your Side Through Every Stage
Life is unexpected; it throws challenges and curves our way. So, when life happens, your support system is there to provide compassionate, kind, and unconditional care. Our surgeons, Breast Navigators, and care teams are proud to be part of your support system. Whether attending regular mammograms, newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one through their diagnosis, or a survivor of breast cancer, we are here to care for you, for life.
10 Things a Colorectal Surgeon Wants You to Know About Colorectal Cancer
1 in 23 men and 1 in 26 women will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetime.
This statistic is quite eye-opening and one that may feel overwhelming. At Lakeland Regional Health, we understand the importance of educating patients about potential risks, symptoms, and warning signs of illness so you can receive treatment as soon as possible. We sat down with Dr. Sowsan Rasheid, colorectal surgery specialist, to learn about colorectal cancer. Here are the 10 things to know about this disease and how to stay healthy.