C. Gordon Griffith Community Cancer Center

The C. Gordon Griffith Community Cancer Center at North Shore Medical Center has been proudly serving Dade and Broward counties for more than 30 years. The Cancer Center treats all types of cancer in adults, including prostate, breast, lung, colorectal, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and others.

When you seek cancer treatment at North Shore Medical Center, you will find advanced technology and a multidisciplinary approach that maximizes the effectiveness of your treatment. The Cancer Center includes a variety of state-of-the-art features, such as:

• Wide-bore CT scanner
• Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
• High-dose and low-dose rate brachytherapy and more

And no matter what the procedure, our kind and supportive staff will be at your side every step of the way.

Your support system: Patient navigators

At the heart of all we do is our team of knowledgeable and encouraging professionals that will be at your side every step of the way. Everyone on your team — from physicians and nurses to administrators — will do everything possible to reduce your stress and provide emotional and practical support. One way we do that is by providing a patient navigator to help you access all the resources you need.

Your patient navigator will help you understand your treatment and can guide you to counseling, support groups, referrals and many other kinds of help. Call (305) 835-6173 to reach a patient navigator.

Cancer rehab

If your cancer treatment causes any loss of function or movement, Rehabilitation Therapy at North Shore Medical Center can help restore you. You will have access to physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Your customized rehab program will feature quality care using advanced techniques and technology in a calm, comfortable atmosphere.