Georgia Cancer Specialists Patient First in World to Receive Experimental Drug
Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) — the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast — continues its dedication to advancing novel cancer treatments through clinical research. GCS became the first clinic worldwide to conduct a first-time-in-human Phase I clinical trial of the novel agent LY2510924. A young breast cancer patient became the first patient ever […]
Dr. Jorge Leguizamo Joins Georgia Cancer Specialists at its Snellville, Lawrenceville Offices
GCS Now Has 39 Physicians, 28 Offices Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) – the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast – continues to grow and expand its services with the addition of Dr. Jorge Leguizamo to its Eastside (1800 Tree Lane, Suite 180, Snellville; 770-979-4177) and Gwinnett (698 Duluth Highway, Suite 201, Lawrenceville; 770-822-0788) […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Launches New Ad Campaign Featuring “Your Breast Cancer Answer”
Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) recently launched a new breast cancer-focused advertising campaign with the tagline “Your Breast Cancer Answer.” The campaign, which began September 8 and runs through November, includes radio advertisements on KISS 104.1 FM and TV commercials on Lifetime TV for Women, the Hallmark Channel, Food Network, CNN Headline News, and Home & […]
Dr. Cheryl Jones Continues to Educate the Public Through Local, National Interviews, Commercials
As part of her commitment to educating the public about breast cancer, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Cheryl Jones of the GCS-Macon office recently participated in several local and national print, radio, and online interviews, as well as recorded a local radio spot. Dr. Jones participated in a CDC (Centers for Disease Control and […]
Dr. Carlos Franco Helps Raise Awareness About Breast Cancer
Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Carlos Franco recently participated in a national breast cancer awareness initiative. In a span of four hours, Dr. Franco participated in 16 interviews for print, TV, radio, and online media aimed at educating women, particularly Hispanics, about prevention, screenings, treatments, and how Genentech’s breast cancer drug Avastin may help […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Hosts 12 “Doctoberfest” Open Houses Across the State
Themed Events Show Appreciation for Medical Community In appreciation of its staff and medical partners, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) — the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast — recently hosted 12 “Doctoberfest” open house events from October 9-30. The themed events give GCS physicians the chance to thank referring physicians, pharmacists, their staff, […]
Bethany Smith Featured in Oncology Nutrition Connection
Nutritionist for Georgia Cancer Specialists Discusses Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy Nutritionist Bethany Smith, RD, LD, of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)––the largest private medical oncology /hematology in the Southeast––recently contributed an article to the Oncology Nutrition Connection. In the article, which appeared in the quarterly journal’s Summer 2008 edition, Smith discussed the use and effectiveness of […]
Barbara Dooley, Loran Smith Captivate, Motivate Audience During Successful Athens Breast Cancer Event
Cancer survivors Barbara Dooley and Loran Smith stole the show during “Breast Cancer Answers: A Free Community Event With Barbara Dooley,” a breast cancer awareness event held October 15 in Athens at The Classic Center. The event drew 80 attendees. Georgia Cancer Specialists – the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast – presented […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists to Sponsor Seventh Annual “Totes 2 Tots” Suitcase Drive for Foster Children
GCS Partners with WSB-TV to Collect Bags at 25 GCS Locations Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) – the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast – is pleased to announce the seventh annual “Totes 2 Tots” suitcase drive for foster children. 25 GCS offices across Georgia – including 21 in Metro Atlanta – will participate […]
Sunshine, Smiles, Music, and Baseball Set the Tone for a Beautiful 18th Annual Magic of Life Celebration For Cancer Survivors
2,500 Cancer Survivors, Friends, and Family Ignore Gas Shortage, Financial Crises to Celebrate Survivorship, Life at Turner Field With all the uncertainty in today’s world – gas shortages, financial institution crashes, and government bailouts – who has time to celebrate being alive? About 2,500 cancer survivors and their families and friends, that’s who. The Magic […]
Magic of Life Foundation, Georgia Cancer Specialists Present 18th Annual Magic of Life Celebration For Cancer Survivors
2,500 Cancer Survivors, Friends, and Family to Descend On Turner Field for Celebration The Magic of Life Foundation and the physicians and staff of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) proudly present the 18th annual Magic of Life Celebration for Cancer Survivors (MOL) Sunday, September 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Turner Field. MOL is […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Presents Second Installment of “Alive and Thriving” Health Lecture Series at Lake Oconee Office
GCS Nutritionist Lisa Eisele to Continue “You Are What You Eat” Theme Back by popular demand and growing bigger with each class, Georgia Cancer Specialists’s (GCS) presents the second installment of the “Alive and Thriving†health lecture series at the GCS Lake Oconee office, Tuesday August 5, from 12 -1 PM. GCS nutritionist Lisa Eisele […]
GCS and Barbara Dooley Team Up for Athens Breast Cancer Awareness Event
Dooley, Panel of Experts to Address Breast Cancer Concerns Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) — the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast — presents “Breast Cancer Answers: A Free Community Event With Barbara Dooley” on Wednesday, October 15, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Empire Room of The Classic Center in Athens. Former Bulldog MVP, […]
Dr. Premila Malhotra Joins Georgia Cancer Specialists’s Macon, Milledgeville Offices
GCS Now Has 42 Physicians, 29 Offices Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) – the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast – continues to grow and expand its services with the addition of Dr. Premila Malhotra to its Macon (308 Coliseum Drive, Suite 120; 478-745-6130) and Milledgeville (624 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive; 478-453-1806) offices. […]
Dr. Jennifer Crawford Joins Georgia Cancer Specialists
GCS Boasts 39 Physicians, 29 Offices Throughout Metro Atlanta and North and Central Georgia Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) – the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast – continues to grow and expand its services with the addition of Dr. Jennifer Crawford to its Blue Ridge office (101 Riverstone Vista, Suite 102; 706-258-4140). “We are […]
ChemoOrders.com Continues to Expand and Grow
ChemoOrders.com – a free web site created by Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) designed to create patient-specific chemotherapy orders–continues to show extensive growth since its launch in May 2007. In the second quarter of 2007, ChemoOrders.com received 7,187 visits, and had 567 protocols ordered. In the second quarter of 2008, it received 26,061 visits – a 238 […]
GCS Poster Presented at Prestigious 2008 ASCO Annual Meeting Receives Recognition
CMS’s Payment Restrictions on ESAs Poses Potential Health Risk BioWorld – the main newspaper of the biotechnology industry, read by biotechnology professionals worldwide – recently featured Georgia Cancer Specialists’s (GCS) poster presentation on how using erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) prevents the usage of blood transfusions in chemotherapy-induced anemia patients at the 2008 American Society of Clinical […]
Dr. Bruce Feinberg Featured in Wall Street Journal Article
Recently Dr. Bruce Feinberg – president and CEO of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) – was featured in a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article regarding the increasing price of cancer drugs and the effect it is having on doctors. The WSJ article “Pricey Drugs Put Squeeze on Doctors” discusses how the ever-rising prices for cancer drugs […]
Dr. Bowen Featured on National Public Radio
Dr. Kristina E. Bowen of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) was recently featured on National Public Radio regarding Georgia’s racial disparities in breast cancer treatment. “It’s great to educate Georgia residents on such a serious topic,” Dr. Bowen said. During the broadcast, which aired June 2, Dr. Bowen discussed the American Cancer Society study recently presented […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Brings Back Alive & Thriving Lecture Series
GCS Nutritionist Lisa Eisele to Start Series With Georgia Cancer Specialists’s (GCS) “Alive and Thriving” health lecture series is back by popular demand. The first free seminar was held June 25, at 4:30 p.m., in the auditorium of the GCS Lake Oconee office in Greensboro (1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Magnolia Building; 706-454-0159). Re-igniting the educational […]
Dr. Cheryl Jones Appears on WPGA Macon News
Dr. Cheryl Jones of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) recently appeared on WPGA News (Macon’s ABC affiliate) regarding her treatment of a 21-year-old breast cancer patient, Catherine Carswell. In the segment, which aired April 29, Dr. Jones also discussed how genetic testing helped to provide answers to the questions posed about the unusual diagnosis. “When people know […]
Dr. Richard Loyd Speaks at Second Annual Pink Ribbon Runway Fundraising Gala
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Discusses Breast Cancer History, Survival Rates, and Risk Factors Dr. Richard Loyd of Georgia Cancer Specialists, the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, recently spoke on breast cancer history, survival rates, and risk factors as part of Pink Ribbon Runway’s second annual Fundraising Gala. The event — an annual educational and fun-filled […]
Dr. Shyam Khanwani Recognized as Top Doc in Southern Arc
Dr. Khanwani of Georgia Cancer Specialists Nominated by Peers Dr. Shyam Khanwani of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) has been selected as a “Top Doc” by Lifestyles magazine, which covers Atlanta’s Southern Arc of Carroll, Douglas, Coweta, Fayette, Clayton, and Henry counties. Dr. Khanwani has been practicing at the GCS Fayetteville office (1250 HWY 54 West, Suite […]
2008 Cowles Clinic Health Fair and BBQ Grill Off Receives Great Turnout
The Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care at Cowles Clinic in Lake Oconee recently participated in the 3rd annual Cowles Clinic Health Fair and BBQ Grill Off. The purpose of the event, held Saturday, May 31, was to give the public a look into the services that are offered at Cowles Clinic in a fun, […]
Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care at Gwinnett Medical Center Holds Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Nearly 100 Physicians, Medical Professionals, and Dignitaries in Attendance Collaborative Effort Between Georgia Cancer Specialists and Atlanta Oncology Associates Offers Comprehensive Cancer Care in Lawrenceville The Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care at Gwinnett Medical Center — a comprehensive cancer treatment center brought to you by Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) and Atlanta Oncology Associates (AOA) […]
Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah Featured on WSB-TV and Spice Radio
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Discusses Genetic Testing, Breast Cancer Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah (“Dr. Jay”) was recently featured in a WSB-TV story about genetic testing and a Spice Radio interview in which she discussed breast cancer, incidence, screening, and new developments. “I’m thrilled at the opportunity to speak about issues that […]
Comprehensive Cancer Center Opens in Lawrenceville
Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care at Gwinnett Medical Center Offers Many Services Associated With Cancer Treatment Center a Collaborative Effort Between Atlanta Oncology Associates, Georgia Cancer Specialists The Georgia Centers for Total Cancer Care — comprehensive cancer care facilities — recently opened its fifth office with the Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care at […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists to Launch Athens Ad Campaign
“Your Breast Cancer Answer” Campaign Will Announce Office’s First-Class Services Through Print, Outdoor, and Radio Outlets in Athens-Clarke County Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast—will publicize its state-of-the-art cancer services through a comprehensive ad campaign targeting Athens-Clarke County and outlying areas. The campaign, which will feature GCS Athens physicians Dr. Richard […]
Dr. Bruce Feinberg Featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Cancer Specialists President/CEO Discusses Insurance, Early Diagnosis Dr. Bruce Feinberg, President and CEO of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast— was featured in a February 18 Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) article. AJC’s Gayle White penned the article, titled “Insurance a prime weapon against cancer,” which featured Dr. Feinberg’s response to […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Launches Fort Oglethorpe/Ringgold Ad Campaign
“A Winning Combination” Campaign Incorporates Print, Outdoor, and Radio Outlets in Catoosa County Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) recently launched a comprehensive advertising campaign focusing on Fort Oglethorpe/Ringgold and surrounding areas. The campaign, which heralds the GCS and Fuller Center partnership as “A Winning Combination” for cancer care, began in January and will appear in print, […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Collects Nearly 4,500 Bags During Sixth Annual “Totes 2 Tots” Suitcase Drive for Foster Children
25 Offices, From Fort Oglethorpe/Ringgold to Macon, Take Part Almost 12,700 Bags Collected and Distributed Locally Over Six Years Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—the largest private oncology/ hematology practice in the Southeast—and WSB-TV teamed up to collect nearly 4,500 new and nearly new suitcases during the sixth annual “Totes 2 Tots” suitcase drive for foster children. […]
Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah Gives Lectures in India
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Discusses Breast Cancer, Screening, and Risk Factors Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah (“Dr. Jay”) recently gave lectures in her homeland of India, in which she discussed breast cancer, screening, and risk factors. “I’m thankful for the chance to speak,” Dr. Jay said. “It’s important to educate India’s cancer community on the […]
Mary Perdue Signs on For Totes to Tots
First Lady to Team Up With Georgia Cancer Specialists and WSB-TV to Collect Bags for Foster Children First Lady Mary Perdue will join Georgia Specialists (GCS) and WSB-TV in support of this year’s “Totes to Tots” suitcase drive for foster children, event organizers recently announced. The sixth annual event will be held at 25 GCS […]
Dr. Wendy Lenz to be Featured on TV, Radio in Promotion of “Totes 2 Tots”
Chief Operating Officer of Georgia Cancer Specialists Will Discuss the Sixth Annual Suitcase Drive on Chattanooga News Channel 9, Fox 5 Atlanta, and WSB-AM Radio Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) COO Dr. Wendy Lenz will appear on three major media outlets to promote the “Totes 2 Tots” suitcase drive for foster children during the week leading up to […]
Dr. Deborah Sculco Joins Georgia Cancer Specialists
New GCS Physician Practicing in Athens, at Cowles Clinic in Greensboro Dr. Deborah Sculco recently joined Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private hematology/oncology practice in the Southeast. She joined the practice in January and currently sees patients at GCS offices in Athens and Greensboro. “We’re excited to welcome Dr. Sculco to the practice,” said Dr. […]
