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 […]
