Our radiation oncologists were recognized as Orlando’s Top Doctors in the December 2017 issue of Orlando Magazine. The Top Doctors list includes more than 23,000 top-rated physicians in metropolitan areas across the country. Steven G. Lester, M.D., F.A.C.R.O., and Maneesh Gossain, M.D., were featured in the issue and named Top Doctors by Washington, D.C.-based Consumers’ [...]
The diagnosis and treatment of cancer can be a life-changing event for patients, their families, and friends. Along with physical, mental, and emotional challenges, this difficult time often includes periods of high stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. Having the right information and getting essential questions answered can go a long way toward easing the situation. “A [...]
So that we may all enjoy the holidays, our offices will be closed on the following days: Thursday, November 23 Friday, November 24 Monday, December 25 Monday, January 1 For scheduling questions or concerns, please call our office during regular business hours at (407) 321-3040. Patient Information Procedures & Equipment [...]
Steven G. Lester, M.D., F.A.C.R.O., joined Shenin Sachedina, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., to explain radiation treatments for early-stage breast cancer on our local iHeartRadio stations. Dr. Lester and Dr. Sachedina urge everyone to get their annual breast cancer screening in addition to performing monthly self-exams. If there is a small lump or abnormality, immediately seek attention. The ultimate [...]
One of the common questions we hear from patients and potential patients is, "What is radiation oncology?" Simply put, radiation oncology is the term used to define all aspects of research impacting the treatment of cancer using radiation. Steven G. Lester, MD, FACRO, says questions about radiation oncology are common among his patients. The optimal [...]
For many types of cancer, treatment involves visiting the same facility for weeks at a time. Generally, these facilities fall into two categories: large hospital groups or independent practices. As the term suggests, independent practices are not owned by a hospital system; and therefore, are able to to treat patients as they see fit without [...]
Steven G. Lester, M.D., F.A.C.R.O., and Maneesh Gossain, M.D., were chosen as two of Orlando’s leading physicians by readers of Orlando Family Magazine in their 2017 Reader’s Choice poll for Top Physicians. The 2017 Reader’s Choice Top Physicians list includes 296 physicians across 49 specialties throughout our community who make the health of their patients their [...]
Many cancer patients worry they may be radioactive to children or animals following radiation therapy. Luckily, according to Richard J. Lee, MD, a board certified radiation oncologist at the Central Florida Cancer Care Center, that worry is generally unnecessary. “If we’re treating patients with what we call external beam radiation therapy, which is typically what [...]
