Expert Care When It Matters Most
At AdventHealth Lake Wales, our oncology center has a diverse team of cancer specialists, including oncologists (cancer doctors), counselors, nutritionists and wellness experts — all of whom are here to support you when you need it most.
With a full range of cancer care services from early screening and testing for cancer to diagnosis and treatment, we’ll be with you every step of the way in your cancer journey.
You and your family can feel confident knowing you’re in good hands at AdventHealth Lake Wales, formerly Lake Wales Medical Center. When you’re ready to start cancer treatment or chemo, we’ll help make your care plan as quick, comfortable and successful as possible.
We’re here to help you find the right physician or a location that’s convenient for you.
Polk County Cancer Care by AdventHealth
- Leading-Edge Clinical Trials
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At AdventHealth Lake Wales, you can receive care from one of the most active clinical trial sites in the nation.
At our cancer center, you can count treatment that is informed by groundbreaking research and treatments. Our wide range of clinical trials gives you access to the latest cancer treatment options that are not widely available.
- Whole-Person Healing and Support
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Because we believe that caring for you means caring for all aspects of your health, you can benefit from a network of supportive services during your personalized cancer treatment.
Depending on your needs and goals, this network may include:
- Educational Programs
- Multidisciplinary Medical Care
- Specially Trained Health Navigators
- Spiritual and Psychological Support
Treatment is a time for you and your family to focus on what’s most important, which is healing, not all the logistics that go along with cancer care.
We don’t just help you overcome your cancer with breakthrough science, clinical trials and advanced treatments. We help you stay brave, optimistic and spiritually lifted at every step. We’ll use every tool and resource available to help you feel whole again.
- Compassionate Cancer Treatment
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You’re not merely hoping for the best. You’re determined to beat the odds. That’s why our cancer experts are forging ahead, testing new therapies and achieving patient outcomes that exceed the national average.
At our facility, you’ll find state-of-the-art technology that no other cancer hospital in Lake Wales is using, like the groundbreaking Gamma Knife® technology. Across our network, we’re pushing the boundaries of traditional treatment so that you can feel better faster.
AdventHealth Lake Wales is here to help you navigate cancer screening and the cancer diagnosis process. We treat many types of cancer, including:
- Bladder Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Breast Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Throat Cancer
You’ll have access to a wide range of treatment options, ranging from drug therapies to minimally invasive procedures and traditional surgery. Your cancer treatment options may include:
- Cancer Biopsy, Including Breast Biopsy and Prostate Biopsy
- Chemotherapy
- Echocardiography
- Gamma Knife® Radiosurgery
- MRI-Guided HDR Brachytherapy
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) or Computed Tomography (CT) Scans
- Radiation Therapy, Including Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT)
- Robotic Prostatectomy
- Traditional Surgery, Such as Breast Cancer Surgery
- Personalized Cancer Care
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When it comes to cancer care, we know that each patient, diagnosis and treatment plan is unique. We’ve worked hard to bring highly customizable cancer treatment to Lake Wales, Florida to serve our Polk County neighbors better.
Here, your radiation specialist can work closely with your cancer surgeon, and your physician can take an active role in your overall cancer care. With our team working in unison for you, we can design a treatment plan personalized to your needs to help ensure your best possible outcomes.