From diagnostics to treatment, IRMC offers a continuum of cancer care. Our multidisciplinary team provides a full service program including emergency services, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, a dedicated cancer unit, rehabilitation, support services, outreach and more.
The cancer care program at IRMC is accredited with commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the American College of Radiology. Our comprehensive cancer program utilizes a multi-specialty team approach to coordinate the most up-to-date treatment options available.
Accreditations
Approval by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer is given only to those facilities that have voluntarily committed to provide the best in diagnosis and treatment of cancers. To meet the standard for approval, each cancer program, and the organization to which it belongs, must undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of its performance.
The cancer program at IRMC has one of the highest ratings possible from the Commission--a three-year accreditation with commendation. This is awarded when the program complies with all standards and receives a commendation rating for one or more of the eligible standards. IRMC's cancer program has been accredited through the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer since 1989.
The Cancer Center's radiation oncology program is accredited by the American College of Radiology, with only 12 out of 212 cancer centers in the state receiving this accreditation. It also is accredited by the the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and its Tumor Registry participates in the National Cancer Database of the National Cancer Institute.
Cancer support services
The Indian River community offers numerous cancer support groups designed to benefit current patients, patients living with cancer, family members, caregivers and close friends.
Support groups provide the opportunity to share personal stories, gain practical information and receive emotional support from others in similar circumstances.
Outreach
Indian River County leads Southeast Florida in registering newly-diagnosed cancer patients for American Cancer Society services. The Cancer Center and hospital also are involved in numerous ACS patient services, including its annual Relay for Life.
At specific times throughout the year, the Cancer Center provides free colorectal screening kits to check for colon cancer, helps organize free prostate screenings at the Gifford Health Center, and educates the public about cancer prevention and risk factors at health fairs and through physician lectures.
Contact us
Call us at 772.794.3333 for information on cancer services or to help make arrangements for a referral to the Cancer Center.