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Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis launched Florida Cancer Connect, a project aimed at offering cancer treatment information, caregiver tools, and stories from brave Floridians who have battled the disease on a centralized website. To launch this effort, First Lady DeSantis was joined by Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Simone Marstiller, Dr. Scot Ackerman, MD, and Floridian cancer survivors. The website address is flcancerconnect.com.
“When I was going through my cancer fight, I saw the need for a centralized hub that housed everything patients and caretakers could need while dealing with this disease,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis.
“Florida Cancer Connect arms Floridians with valuable knowledge while instilling hope into the lives of those facing cancer by sharing positive survivor stories. Our mission with this website is simple – make the cancer battle easier and instill hope in those fighting,” she added.
Florida is second in the US in terms of newly diagnosed cancer cases. First Lady DeSantis is dedicated to assisting cancer patients and promoting the world-class care that Florida provides. Support is available for anybody affected by cancer, and can be accessed on the Florida Cancer Connect webpage.
The Florida Cancer Connect website, which is still growing, provides current tools to help Floridians:
- Understand cancer research and prevention programs,
- Locate a health care provider specializing in cancer care,
- Navigate the complexities of cancer related insurance coverage,
- Obtain caregiver resources, and
- Hear from the brave Floridians who have fought this disease.
“Floridians across our state have been impacted by cancer in some way, whether it be from their own battle or that of a loved one. Florida Cancer Connect will serve as an excellent resource for all Florida families to find the knowledge, help, and support they need no matter where they are in their cancer journey,” said Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Simone Marstiller. “I applaud First Lady Casey DeSantis for embracing her own personal battle and using that experience to improve the life of every Floridian.”
“For over 30 years I have had the opportunity to serve our community by treating cancer patients and I am joined here today by our incredible staff and former patients who are really resilient cancer survivors,” said Dr. Scot Ackerman, MD. “Cancer screening plays a crucial role in preventing cancer and diagnosing cancer early. Diagnosing cancer early makes it easier to treat and gives us as a better chance to cure our patients. Today we heard about improvements in access to cancer treatment options and access to cancer resources and these will lead to better outcomes for all Floridians.”
Survivor stories will be published to the website’s “Letters of Strength” section over time to give Floridians fighting the disease hope. Floridians who want to share their survivor story can do so by emailing survivor@flcancerconnect.com.
Florida Cancer Connect delivers information about cancer care, detection, prevention, research, and treatment to Floridians. This site emphasises numerous methods to combat this battle, such as national statistics, prevention materials, and event opportunities to raise cancer awareness in Florida and beyond.