September 19, 2011 (ATLANTA) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. John Manfredi was honored Sept. 18 at Turner Field during the 5th Annual Atlanta Braves Breast Cancer Awareness Day as a recipient of the 2011 Atlanta Braves Diamond of Hope Award.
The award honors medical professionals and caregivers who have made an impact in the lives of breast cancer survivors. Dr. Manfredi was nominated by the daughter of one of his patients.
“Dr. Manfredi is an amazing physician,” she said. “He watches after my mom so carefully, but also dedicates his life to promoting quality of life for all his patients. He always has such a sweet demeanor and carries a smile on his face as he talks with each of his patients.”
Dr. Manfredi accepted the award during a pre-game reception before the Braves took on the New York Mets.
Dr. Manfredi practices at the GCS office in Blairsville. He says of the award, “It is a great honor to be recognized for this award by the Braves. It is even more special to me knowing that one of my patients nominated me.” He continued, “It is very important to me to know that I have made a difference in her life.”
The physicians at GCS—a Top 10 cancer practice in the U.S.—focus on compassionate care for all of their patients. The goal of GCS physicians is always to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those on the journey of survivorship.
Georgia Cancer Specialists is a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S. and a leader in advanced cancer treatment and research. The practice supports more than 200,000 patient visits each year. GCS offers community-based medical oncology and hematology services and is the first private oncology practice to also provide a full range of support services for patients in Georgia, including wellness counseling and home health coordination. The GCS research department, whose focus is bringing targeted cancer therapy to communities, is the first in Georgia to offer Phase I clinical trials, the most novel cancer therapies available. GCS has 28 offices, 44 physicians, and more than 500 support staff members located in Metro Atlanta, and North and Central Georgia. Georgia Cancer Specialists can be found on the web at www.gacancer.com GCS is The Cancer Answer.
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