Colon cancer survivor Karen Fisher transformed her pain of diagnosis into a purpose to help others, partnering with our very own Dr. Trupti Shinde, to create a nonprofit foundation dedicated to providing educational, financial and emotional support for CRC patients and caregivers. Click here to learn more!

 

We are pleased to announce that following the temporary closure due to the state of emergency declared in anticipation of Tropical Storm Idalia, our two endoscopy centers are now open and ready to serve you. Your safety and well-being remain our utmost priority, and we look forward to providing you with the care you need.

All appointments that were scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 30, will be promptly rescheduled.

When HCA Florida Citrus Hospital pharmacist was diagnosed with stage 2a colon cancer, she found herself in a whirlwind of medical appointments and confusion. It was Dr. Trupti Shinde who stepped in, ordered the life-saving colonoscopy, and later supported the creation of a community mission to educate others. Discover how this diagnosis led to the formation of the Citrus Colorectal Cancer Foundation, and how Dr. Shinde’s compassion and expertise played a crucial role in this inspiring story. Your click could lead to better awareness and potentially save lives.

Read the full story here.