Why do more Hillsborough County residents choose St. Joseph's Cancer Institute for their cancer treatment? For some, it is the fact that we are the largest hospital in the Tampa Bay area accredited by the American College of Surgeons. Others are impressed with our commitment to advanced technology and cancer research. Whatever the reason, we're doing everything possible to help Tampa Bay residents win the battle against cancer. For more information, click here to view our annual report.

The Institute houses many services to support the cancer program.

• 30-bed inpatient unit
• Ambulatory Infusion Center 
• Fred J. Woods Radiation Therapy Center
• Supportive care through LifePath Hospice
• Patient support groups
• Community education and screening programs
• Cancer HelpLine
• Cancer research studies in chemotherapy  

An affiliate of H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute

Our affiliation with the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute further expands our care so that patients are receiving the most up-to-date, advanced cancer care available as well as access to nationally recognized clinical trials. The affiliation reinforces the concept of delivering primary cancer care in our highly regarded hospital while tapping the expertise and resources of academic researchers to assist in the treatment of rare and complicated cancers.                                

Saving Lives
The hallmark of a premier cancer treatment program is the ability to achieve successful outcomes. The five-year survival rates for the St. Joseph's program compare favorably with those of the world-renowned National Cancer Institute, especially for cancers of the prostate, lung, colorectal and breast.

Community Services/Cancer HelpLine
St. Joseph's Cancer Institute takes an active role in educating the community and in providing free or low-cost screenings for skin, prostate, breast and colorectal cancer. 

Cancer HelpLine is staffed by an experienced, oncology certified nurse and provides free, confidential cancer-related information over the phone. Referrals to appropriate physicians, hospitals services and community resources are made as needed.

Support Services
St. Joseph's offers support classes as well as other programs such as the American Cancer Society's "Man to Man" prostate cancer support group and "Look Good...Feel Better," a workshop for women with cancer. Our Resource Library includes videos, books, tapes, online access and other materials for patient education, emotional support and general enjoyment.

Cancer Registry
Through our comprehensive Cancer Registry, data specialists collect, manage and analyze local and national information on individuals diagnosed with cancer. The database we have compiled is a powerful tool to aid in education, research and lifetime patient follow up.

Location & Phone Number
Near the corner of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd and Habana Ave.
Next to the St. Joseph's Hospital Visitor Parking Garage and St. Joseph's Children's Hospital. All questions concerning the Cancer Institute and physician referral should be directed to the Cancer HelpLine at
(800) 882-4123 or (813) 870-4123.