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Why is it so Hard to Cure Cancer?

We have harnessed electricity, sequenced the human genome, and eradicated smallpox. But after billions of dollars in research, we haven’t found a solution for a disease that affects more than 14 million people and their families at any given time. Why is it so difficult to cure cancer?

Targeted Cancer Therapy vs. Traditional Chemo

THERE’S TARGETED THERAPY — AND TRADITIONAL CHEMOTHERAPY TO TREAT CANCER. BUT IN SOME INSTANCES, ONCOLOGISTS ARE COMBINING BOTH TO HELP YOU GET THE BEST TREATMENT POSSIBLE.

Lee Memorial Health System in Fort Myers, FL is the largest network of medical care facilities in Southwest Florida and is highly respected for its expertise, innovation and quality of care. For nearly a century, we’ve been providing residents like you with everything from primary care treatment to highly specialized care services and robotic assisted surgeries.