Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC Director of Legislative Affairs and Patient Advocacy Richard McDonough, MD recently welcomed U.S. Representative Laurel Lee and her team for a visit to the FCS Wesley Chapel Cancer Center for a firsthand look at the patient experience in the community oncology setting as part of the “Sit in My Chair” program of the Community Oncology Alliance (COA).
During the visit, Rep. Lee toured the facility, met with physicians, senior leaders, clinicians, staff, and patients who each provided their unique perspective on the daily realities of cancer care delivery.
“By seeing the care delivery process through the eyes of providers and patients, Rep. Lee was able to experience the high-quality, comprehensive and compassionate treatment we provide, and see in person the importance of preserving and enhancing this model of care as a vital cause for communities across Florida,” Dr. McDonough said. “We deeply appreciate her interest and willingness to participate in our event.”
Dr. McDonough is one of five medical oncologists, along with one gynecologic oncologist and one radiation oncologist, serving patients with the most advanced treatments at the FCS Wesley Chapel Cancer Center, the newest and largest of the nearly 100 patient care centers in the practice’s statewide network, which serves more than 1.1 million patients yearly…