As Sarasota Memorial prepares to open its new oncology tower next month, its Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute has appointed a leading GI oncologist to serve as its chief of surgical oncology: Kenneth Meredith, MD, a world leader in robotic surgery and the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Radiation can be a powerful treatment for breast cancer, but because it is so close to the heart and lungs, radiation oncology specialists at Sarasota Memorial’s Radiation Oncology Center are using advanced technology to make sure the treatment does not lead to other health issues in the future. Called Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT), the technology can be used to treat nearly every cancer type, but is especially useful when treating patients with breast cancer.
Monday, September 20, 2021
Sarasota Memorial is pleased to announce the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute's inaugural team of community physicians, an expert and diverse team of 70-plus community physicians that include surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and other specialists.
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Hiring has begun for new positions at the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Oncology Tower. Slated to open in Fall 2021, the new center will provide a menu of oncology services that covers the full continuum of cancer care.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Construction continues on the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute oncology tower at Sarasota Memorial's main hospital campus. This timelapse video shows the incredible progress construction teams made from November 2019-October 2020, despite the many challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020