Central Florida Cancer Institute Confirms Continued Operations Challenges Inaccurate Media Reporting

ORLANDO, Fla. - Dec. 18, 2024 - PRLog -- LAKE WALES, FL - Central Florida Cancer Institute (CFCI) wishes to address recent media reports suggesting the closure of its facility in Lake Wales, Florida. The Cancer Institute clearly and unequivocally states that the cancer center remains fully operational and continues to provide critical lifesaving radiation treatment services to patients in Lake Wales and the surrounding Central Florida community.

Statement from Dr. Heysek

• "We are deeply concerned about the misinformation spread by recent media reporting. Our primary commitment is to our patients, and we want to assure the community that we remain fully operational, ready to provide the critical cancer treatment services our patients depend on."

Setting the Record Straight

• Contrary to recent media claims, Central Florida Cancer Institute remains open and fully functional at its location on 2 State Road 60 in Lake Wales, FL.Tele # 863-679-2960
• We continue to provide state-of-the-art radiation treatment for cancer patients
• We have no plans now or in the future at any time to cease operations or discontinue patient services.

Significant Recent Investment

• To underscore its commitment to patient care, the Central Florida Cancer Institute in April 2023 invested over $3 million in acquiring the most modern linear accelerator, the Varian True Beam, which provides the most sophisticated cancer treatment available anywhere in the world today.

Clarification of Business Relationships

• It is important to note that Central Florida Cancer Institute (CFCI) and FCS are separate businesses and tenants within the same building. While FCS will be transitioning its medical oncology services to other locations after January 31, 2025 and no longer providing these services in Lake Wales,Florida, the Central Florida Cancer Institute will continue to provide radiation treatment at its current location in Lake Wales.

Operational History

• Central Florida Cancer Institute has been a trusted provider of radiation treatment in the community since 2003, serving patients with the highest standard of excellence and the most advanced medical technologies close to home.

About Central Florida Cancer Institute

Central Florida Cancer Institute has been a leading provider of radiation oncology services in the Lake Wales area since 2003 and Davenport since 1999 committed to delivering compassionate, cutting-edge cancer care to the community.  https://cfcancerinst.com/