Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni Commended by Governor Perdue for Work in Lung Cancer
GCS Physician Recognized as a Cancer Innovator in Open Letter Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue recently commended Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni in an open letter about Georgia’s effort to move its cancer care quality and performance rankings to the top in the nation by 2012. Gov. Perdue’s letter addressed the centerpiece of Georgia’s public-private […]
Dr. John Manfredi Joins Georgia Cancer Specialists at Blue Ridge, Blairsville
GCS Now Has 37 Physicians Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) continues to grow and expand its services with the addition of Dr. John Manfredi. He will practice at the Blue Ridge and Blairsville offices. GCS is the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, and now has 37 physicians and 28 offices throughout Metro Atlanta and North […]
Magic of Life Foundation and Georgia Cancer Specialists Present 16th Annual Magic of Life Celebration for Cancer Survivors
MOL is Largest Cancer Survivor Event in South The Magic of Life Foundation (MOLF) and Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, proudly present the 16th Annual Magic of Life Celebration for Cancer Survivors (MOL). MOL will take place October 8 at Stone Mountain Park, in the Outdoor Sports Pavilion, […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Participates in Cowles Clinic Health Fair
Physicians and Staff Do Their Part to Educate Community On Cancer Prevention As a part of its ongoing cancer education initiative, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) set up a booth at the Cowles Clinic Heath Fair and Barbecue Cook-off on the Cowles Clinic campus in Lake Oconee, Georgia on Saturday, July 15. “We were thrilled to […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Douglasville Office Relocates to New, Bigger Location
Drs. Munjal, Rosenbluth to Continue Practicing at Douglasville Georgia Cancer Specialists’s (GCS) Douglasville office has moved to a bigger office that is better equipped to accommodate the growing number of patients. Drs. Deepti Munjal and Jonathan Rosenbluth will continue to offer comprehensive cancer care at the new office. GCS now has 35 physicians and 28 offices throughout […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physicians Present at, Attend ASCO
Dr. Mansoor Saleh Submits Several Abstracts on Behalf of GCS About half of the 35 Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physicians attended the recent 42nd Annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, June 2-6, 2006. Dr. Mansoor Saleh, Director of Clinical Research at GCS, also presented at […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists’s Canton Office Relocates to Newer, Larger Facility
Drs. Volas-Redd, Zemsky to Continue to Practice at Canton Location Georgia Cancer Specialists’s (GCS) Canton office recently relocated to a newer, much larger facility that will allow them to better provide patients with their community-based state-of-the-art cancer care. Drs. Gena Volas-Redd and Lynn Zemsky will continue to offer comprehensive cancer care at the Canton office. GCS now has 35 […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Hosts Leading European Union Cancer Policy-Makers
GCS Advises Foreign Healthcare Experts Regarding Effective Cancer Care Delivery in Community Setting On Saturday, June 3, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) hosted a group of leading cancer policy-makers from the European Union (EU). During the meeting, the EU representatives hoped to gain a better understanding of how oncology care is delivered in the community setting […]
Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni Interviewed for CNN En Espanol
GCS Physician Speaks About Clinical Oncology Conference to Spanish Language Network Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni was interviewed on Spanish-language news network CNN En Español after the 2006 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, which was held in Atlanta, June 2–6. “So much information was shared during the ASCO meeting […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physicians to Make a Splash At Relay For Life of Gwinnett
Drs. Loyd, Szabo, Jorgensen Participate in “Dunk-A-Doc-A-Thon” Over the weekend of May 12-13, several Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physicians will participate in the annual Relay for Life of Gwinnett, being held at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Relay for Life is an American Cancer Society (ACS) event that raises money for cancer research and awareness. On […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Nurse Nancy Young Nominated for Nursing Excellence Award
Nancy Young Recognized for First Ever AJC Jobs Nursing Excellence Awards Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) nurse Nancy Young was nominated for the first AJC Jobs Nursing Excellence Awards. Ms. Young joined the likes of over 200 nurses throughout Georgia recognized for excellence in the field of nursing. “We are all proud that someone from the […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Carlos Franco Interviewed on CNN En Espanol
Dr. Carlos Franco Lends Expertise to Spanish Speaking News Network Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Carlos Franco appeared on CNN En Español on Thursday, May 11, after the passing of Latino singer/songwriter Soraya from breast cancer. She had a long history of the disease in her family. “There is a great need to educate […]
Dr. Cheryl Jones and Georgia Cancer Specialists Staff Present Weekly Cancer Awareness Program for Lake Community
Weekly Classes to be Held Every Monday Through June 26 at GCS Lake Oconee office at the Cowles Clinic As a part of its ongoing commitment to educate the public in cancer awareness, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, will hold weekly free health lectures at the Cowles Clinic […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Stephen Szabo Featured in Gwinnett Daily Post
Dr. Stephen Szabo Interviewed for Colon Cancer Story Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Stephen Szabo was interviewed for an article that ran in the Gwinnett Daily Post on April 5. The article, written by Leslie Wiggins, followed the story of a man who underwent treatment for colon cancer in 2002. In the story, Dr. Szabo spoke of the […]
Dr. Janice Galleshaw Serves as Atlanta’s Principle Investigator For the STAR Trial
Results Released for Largest Randomized Clinical Study for Breast Cancer Prevention | Drug Raloxifene Found to be Equally Effective as Tamoxifen On April 17, 2006, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) released the results of the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR), a five-year clinical trial that compared the effectiveness of the two drugs in the […]
Dr. Janice Galleshaw Gains Major Media Attention For Work in STAR Trial
GCS Physician Interviewed by Television, Radio, And Print Outlets Georgia Cancer Specialists physician Dr. Janice Galleshaw has recently gained large amounts of media attention for her work in the STAR (Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene) trial, for which she served as principle investigator of the Atlanta region. The breast cancer prevention trial was the largest randomized study […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Milledgeville Office Raises $5,000 During Relay for Life
Charitable Relay Race Event Raises Money For Cancer Research The physicians and staff of the Georgia Cancer Specialists’s (GCS) Milledgeville office did their part during the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Baldwin County on April 21. During the event, the GCS team raised $5,000 for cancer research. “We always encourage our employees to participate […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Sponsors Weekly Cancer Awareness Program for Hawkinsville Community
Ongoing Classes Being Held Twice a Month at the Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care at The Dan S. Maddock Cancer Treatment Center Beginning March 14, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) will host a bi-monthly series of free health lectures at the Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care at the Dan S. Maddock Cancer Treatment Center […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Rodolfo Bordoni Chairs Fourth Annual Lung Cancer Symposium
Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni Founded Event in 2003 Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni chaired the prestigious fourth annual Atlanta Lung Cancer Symposium at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Buckhead the weekend of March 24-25. The event drew lung cancer experts from around the globe to discuss advancements in the research and treatment of the disease. […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Cheryl Jones Featured in Central Georgia Health and Fitness Magazine
Dr. Cheryl Jones Speaks on Importance of Colonoscopies Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Cheryl Jones was featured in Central Georgia Health & Fitness magazine during the month of March. Dr. Jones was a part of an ongoing section in the publication titled “Ask the Doctor.” She was addressing the issue of colorectal cancer and the need […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Richard Loyd Elected President Of State Medical Association
Dr. Richard Loyd Serves as President of Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association Georgia Cancer Specialists physician Dr. Richard Loyd has been elected as President of the Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association (GOMA). Dr. Loyd will serve as President during the 2005-2006 year. “The impact for good performed each day by this group of physicians cannot be measured in numbers,” […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists President/CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg Featured in Travel Magazine
Dr. Bruce Feinberg Interviewed for travelgirl Dr. Bruce Feinberg, President/CEO of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), was recently interviewed for the March/April edition of travelgirl magazine, a nationally distributed women’s travel publication. The article, titled “What You Need To Know About Breast Cancer: An Interview With Dr. Bruce Feinberg,” was written by travelgirl publisher Rene Werbin. During the interview, Dr. […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Offering Approved Treatment to Patients with RA at 28 Offices in Metro Atlanta and Central Georgia
Nation’s Best-Selling Cancer Drug Earns FDA Approval for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis The US’s best-selling cancer drug has won federal approval as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for patients for whom older drugs don’t work, Genentech Inc. and Biogen Idec Inc. recently announced. The drug Rituximab—branded as Rituxan—was previously administered as treatment for non-Hodgkin’s […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Director of Research Dr. Mansoor Saleh Featured in Prostate Cancer Vaccine Story
Dr. Mansoor Saleh, Patient Appear on Fox 5 Atlanta On Wednesday, February 22, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Mansoor Saleh appeared in a feature news story about a new prostate cancer vaccine on Fox 5 Atlanta’s 6 PM newscast. Dr. Saleh is principal investigator and director of clinical research for GCS. The news piece followed the […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists William Whaley Physician Interviewed for Gwinnett Daily Post Article
Dr. William Whaley Featured in Article About Rare Treatment for Ovarian Cancer Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) Physician Dr. William Whaley was featured in an article titled “Rare Cancer Treatment Extends Lives,” by Gwinnett Daily Post reporter Leslie Wiggins on February 1, 2006. The article recounted the story of GCS patient Maudenia Reid, who thanks to Dr. Whaley […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists President/CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg Interviewed for Atlanta Business Chronicle Article
Dr. Bruce Feinberg Quoted in Story on Electronic Medical Records Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) President/CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg was interviewedfor an article by Atlanta Business Chronicle health reporter Erin Moriarty on Friday, February 17, that covered proposed tax breaks for doctors who switch to an electronic, rather than paper-based, medical records system. In the article, Dr. Feinberg […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists President/CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg Featured in Rockdale Citizen Article
Dr. Bruce Feinberg Interviewed for Story on Declining Cancer Death Rates in America Dr. Bruce Feinberg, President/CEO of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), was featured in an article by Rockdale Citizen reporter Brooke Starr on February 13, about the first reported drop in cancer deaths in over 70 years. Although the decrease in mortality rates is […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists President/CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg Featured in Who’s Who of Atlanta Healthcare
Dr. Bruce Feinberg Appears in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Health-Care Quarterly Issue Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) President/CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg was recently featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Health-Care Quarterly issue and named part of the “Who’s Who” of Atlanta healthcare professionals. “It’s an honor to be recognized with such a group of people,” said Dr. […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Rodolfo Bordoni Featured in Marietta Daily Journal
Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni Interviewed for Article on Cancer Mortality Rates In late February, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni was interviewed for a Marietta Daily Journal (MDJ) story on declining cancer mortality rates. Dr. Bordoni serves as Principle Investigator for the GCS Research program in its Western region. In the article, by MDJ staff writer […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Laronna Colbert Passes American Board of Internal Medicine Exam in Medical Oncology
Dr. Laronna Colbert Receives Highly Respected Certification Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Laronna Colbert recently passed the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certification Exam in Medical Oncology. Dr. Colbert offers comprehensive cancer care at the GCS Stemmer office in Decatur and the GCS Hillandale office in Lithonia. “I’m happy to have taken this next step in my career,” said […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Mansoor Saleh Presents at National Hematology Meeting
Dr. Mansoor Saleh Shares Clinical Trial Data at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting Friday, March 3, 2006 The American Society of Hematology (ASH) held its 47 th annual meeting in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center on December 10-13, 2005. Dr. Mansoor Saleh, Director of Clinical Research at Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest […]
Totes 2 Tots Program Gathers Over 1,900 Bags for Georgia’s Foster Children
Georgia Cancer Specialists Collects Bags on MLK Day Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, collected over 1,900 bags for Georgia’s foster children during its fourth annual Totes 2 Tots suitcase drive on Monday, January 16. The event was held at 11 locations across Georgia. Totes 2 Tots is a […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Jayanthi Srinivasiah Lectures in Bangalore, India
Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah Gives Lectures During Golden Jubilee Celebrations at Bangalore Medical College While visiting her Alma Mater, Bangalore Medical College, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah (Dr. Jay) gave a lecture to the school’s Alumni, including 200 physicians of all specialties. The speech was given during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Cheryl Jones Interviewed in Address Macon Magazine
Dr. Cheryl Jones Speaks About Cancer Care Center in Macon Georgia Cancer Specialists physician Dr. Cheryl Jones was recently interviewed for an article about the economic impact of the health care industry in Macon, Georgia. The article appeared in the January/February issue of Address Macon magazine. The article makes mention of the Georgia Center for […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists’ Physicians Appear on Local Network Affiliates to Promote Totes 2 Tots
Drs. Feinberg, Hawke Appear on People 2 People, Good Day Atlanta During its push to promote the fourth annual Totes 2 Tots suitcase drive, GCS physicians appeared in several television interviews, including on major network affiliates in Atlanta and Macon “Totes 2 Tots is a great program, and for it to be successful, the local […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Conducting Phase I Clinical Trial of a Novel Cancer Drug
Drug Compound Given to Humans for First Time Ever Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, recently began testing a new experimental drug that has been found to block genes that prevent cancerous cells from dying. The first patient ever to receive this drug, which is administered in a pill […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Chosen for WSB-Radio/AJC Jobs “Breakfast Break”
WSB-Radio Sponsored Program Rewards Company for Hard Work The Georgia Cancer Specialists’s Stemmer office was chosen to receive the WSB-Radio sponsored AJC Jobs “Breakfast Break” recognition award on Friday, December 31. WSB-Radio personality Scott Slade delivered a biscuit breakfast to the entire office staff in recognition of their hard work and dedication. Mid-level provider Kennon […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Proudly Announces Partnership with Cytogen and Atlanta Oncology Associates
GCS, Cytogen, and AOA work together to offer patients more information about bone pain from cancer Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, proudly announces its partnership with Cytogen and Atlanta Oncology Associates (AOA). The partnership was formed to launch a 2005 campaign that will provide patients information about treatment options for bone pain […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Rodolfo Bordoni Featured at Cancer Symposium
Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni Speaks at Conference on Lung Cancer And Head and Neck Cancer Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni of the Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) spoke at “New Developments in Lung Cancer and Head and Neck Cancer: A Post-IASLC Update,” a regional symposium held on Saturday, October 8, 2005, at the InterContinental Buckhead Hotel in Atlanta. GCS is […]
GCS Physicians Featured in WellStar Advertising Campaign
Drs. Bordoni and Goldsweig to be in Health Systems’ Ads Beginning in late September, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physicians Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni and Dr. Bruce Goldsweig will be featured in print advertisements for WellStar Health Systems. The ads will be a part of WellStar’s “We Believe…” campaign. GCS, the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, has offices in […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Joins WellStar Health System in Celebrating New Cancer Center
Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni Speaks at Open House Events Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, joined WellStar Health System in two ribbon-cutting and open house events celebrating the new WellStar Cancer Center at Kennestone in Marietta on September 29 and October 2, 2005. The comprehensive cancer center houses the GCS […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists President/CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg Announced as Greater Atlanta Hadassah’s Fundraising Event Honoree
September 25 Event Benefits Cancer Research at Hadassah Medical Organization Georgia Cancer Specialists, the largest private oncology practice in the Southeast, proudly announces President/CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg’s recognition as a nationally acclaimed leader and author in community cancer care with the Greater Atlanta Hadassah’s announcement of his selection as this year’s fundraising event honoree. The September […]
“Touching Tomorrow” Event Raises $268,000 for 2005 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Hadassah Medical Organization
Georgia Cancer Specialists CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg Honored at Event “Touching Tomorrow,” an event celebrating the volunteer organization Hadassah and honoring Dr. Bruce Feinberg, President/CEO of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), raised $268,000 on Sunday, September 25, 2005, at the Westin Buckhead in Atlanta. The event, which benefited cancer research at the Hadassah Medical Organization, recognized Dr. […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Physician Cheryl Jones Speaks on Breast Cancer Prevention
Dr. Cheryl Jones Lectures in Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Cheryl Jones spoke at an educational seminar for the Lake Oconee Community entitled “Can You Prevent Breast Cancer?,” an event held on October 6 at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation. Dr. Jones spoke on the topics of cancer prevention […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Continues to Grow and Expand Its Services With New Office in Cumming
Dr. Nishan Fernando, Dr. Bancroft Lesesne to Practice at Cumming Office With the opening of the Cumming office, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, continues to grow and expand its services. Dr. Nishan Fernando and Dr. Bancroft Lesesne will practice at the new office, located near Northside Forsyth Hospital. The office is now open […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Hosts 10 “Doctoberfest” Open Houses Across State
German-Themed Events Celebrate Local Physicians, Communities In appreciation of their physicians, as well as the surrounding medical community, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, hosted 10 “Doctoberfest” open houses across Georgia from October 20-27, 2005. These German-themed meet and greet events gave GCS physicians the opportunity to thank those […]
Dr. Lesesne Leads Cancer Survivorship Celebration Program
Georgia Cancer Specialists V.P. and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bancroft Lesesne was the featured medical speaker at a Northside Hospital Cancer Care Program held Tuesday, June 22, at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Dr. Lesesne, who spoke about the latest in cancer diagnosis and treatment, said, “I’m happy I was able to participate in this valuable program.” […]
Georgia Cancer Specialists Continues to Expand Its Services in North Georgia With New Office in Ellijay
Dr. William Whaley To Practice at Ellijay Office Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, continues to grow and expand its services with a new office in Ellijay. GCS physician Dr. William Whaley will practice at the new office. “We are excited to add another office in North Georgia,” said Dr. Whaley. “With […]
Dr. Feinberg Featured in Atlanta Business Chronicle Article About Medicare Reimbursement Changes
Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg was featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s (ABC) December 31, 2004 – January 6, 2005 issue in an article about Medicare reimbursement changes. ABC health reporter Erin Moriarty interviewed Dr. Feinberg and quoted him extensively throughout the article. “This is a topic that will greatly impact the world of […]
Dr. Bruce Feinberg’s “Breast Cancer Answers” Book Now Available
GCS CEO Publishes First Book Georgia Cancer Specialists President and CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg’s first book, Breast Cancer Answers, is now available. Breast Cancer Answers explains all aspects of understanding and fighting breast cancer—from diagnosis to treatments to life after cancer—in a manner that is easy to read and understand. The book may be purchased for $19.95 through the GCS […]
