Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center

10/21/2025

Our amazing laboratory team at Watson Clinic Main is spreading the word on breast cancer awareness! Remember, early detection saves lives! If you're due for a mammogram, make sure you schedule yours today. Call 863-680-7755, option 3 or visit https://ow.ly/MnQv50XfSG2.

08/25/2025

07/09/2025

Say hello to the latest additions to our team of expert physicians and advanced practice providers! Dr. Huma Razzaq has joined the team of board-certified specialists at our Watson Clinic Urgent Care Main location, and registered nurse practitioner Reynica Cadet, APRN works alongside board-certified Oncology-Hematology specialist Dr. Shalini Mulaparthi from the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center. For more information, visit https://ow.ly/Bui750WmmlO.

07/03/2025

This past weekend, the Lakeland Flying Tigers hosted an exiting game in support of Stand Up to Cancer, an organization that works to raise awareness and fund research to detect and treat cancers with the aspiration to cure all patients. The Watson Clinic Foundation, and its Arts in Medicine program, were proud to participate in this meaningful event. Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center board-certified Oncologist-Hematologist Dr. Leonard Gitter stepped out to the plate to throw out the first pitch alongside one of his patients - Doug Landback. Doug's inspiring cancer journey began when he asked for a simple chest x-ray as part of his exam, and the images uncovered a stage 2 mass on his lung. Thanks to his self-advocacy and Dr. Gitter's expertise, Doug is now cancer-free! Special thanks to the Lakeland Flying Tigers for hosting this wonderful event.

06/06/2025

Say hello to the latest additions to our team of expert medical providers! Candy Bridges, APRN, FNP assists patients of board-certified Pulmonology specialist Dr. Naem Shahrour exclusively from Lakeland Regional Health, and Nicole Wells, APRN, FNP works alongside board-certified Oncologist-Hematologist Dr. Leonard Gitter from our Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center. Visit https://ow.ly/VVT150W5yEt to learn more!

11/29/2024

What are the risk factors and symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer? Visit our blog at https://shorturl.at/KGM9A to learn this and more about the disease.

11/27/2024

The sooner lung cancer is diagnosed, the better the chances for survival. Find information on the risk factors for lung cancer and the technology we use to detect it early at https://shorturl.at/pDMzd.

10/24/2024

Registered nurse practitioner Brittany Six, APRN, FNP recently joined our team at the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center, where she works alongside board-certified Oncology-Hematology specialist Dr. Shalini Mulaparthi. Call 863-603-4770 to schedule an appointment or visit https://shorturl.at/6WZoq for more information.

10/16/2024

Road construction is scheduled to begin soon on Lakeland Hills Blvd. between Parkview Place and Griffin Road. While entrances and exits to all Watson Clinic locations in this area will remain open and accessible as usual, we do expect an increase in traffic as Lakeland Hills Blvd. will be restricted to one lane going in each direction. This construction project is expected to take approximately two years to complete, so you may want to consider an alternate route down US 98 N if you wish to save time. Thank you for your understanding during this process.

06/02/2024

There are tens of millions of cancer survivors currently thriving in the United States. Watson Clinic works to empower present and future cancer survivors with the most advanced detection and treatment technologies, a world-class team of cancer-fighting specialists, and special programs designed to educate and inspire. Read about one such initiative - the Watson Clinic Foundation Arts in Medicine program - by visiting https://shorturl.at/YqeEV.

04/25/2024

Earlier this month, local Girl Scout Troop 74615 donated and distributed cookies to delighted patients and nurses at our Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center. We thank each member of the troop for their thoughtfulness, and for being a source of comfort and light to our patients and team members!

04/03/2024

Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center Radiation Oncologist Dr. David Graham was recently interviewed about the SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel, a revolutionary injectable spacer that minimizes the side effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer patients. You can view the interview by visiting https://youtu.be/LbgQL5JfZJA.

Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center Radiation Oncologist Dr. David Graham discusses the SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel, a revolutionary injectable spacer that minimiz...