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Oncologist Dr. Priya Rudolph of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S. — recently published an article in The Herald Journal in Greensboro, GA. In the article, Dr. Rudolph discussed prostate cancer awareness and prevention techniques. Below is the full article: Did you know that September is National Prostate Cancer […]

Findings Show Promise for Cases of Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia The recently reported findings of a study conducted by Dr. Mansoor Saleh of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) have received widespread recognition from national medical publications like Hematology and Oncology Today. Dr. Saleh’s study found that the use of eltrombopag on patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) […]

Oncologist Dr. Priya Rudolph of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—was recently featured on Barbara Dooley’s WGAU 1340AM radio show. In the April 15th interview, Dr. Rudolph discussed a groundbreaking breast cancer drug called T-DM1 (Kadcyla). The new drug combines an existing cancer medication, Herceptin, with additional powerful toxins […]

Board-eligible Oncologist Joins Practice in Douglasville Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—continues to grow and expand its services with the addition of Kristy McDonald, M.D. Dr. McDonald is board certified in internal medicine and board eligible in hematology and medical oncology. She will practice at the GCS Douglasville office […]

Dr. Rao Moravineni and Dr. Jorge Spinolo Will Continue Seeing Patients at the Griffin Office Due to expanding patient volume and to better serve Griffin and Spalding County residents, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—announced the move of the Griffin office to a larger, more convenient location. The new […]

Dr. Al Soltan, president of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—was interviewed by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Shelia Poole for a feature story on the challenges of matching bone marrow donors with individuals needing transplants. A patient of Dr. Soltan’s, Delia Fernandez, was the lead patient featured. She was diagnosed […]

Dr. Brian Geller Will Continue Seeing Patients at the Jasper Office Due to expanding patient volume and to better serve Jasper and Pickens County residents, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—announced the move of the Jasper office to a larger, more convenient location. The new office is located at […]

Drs. Mansoor Saleh and Lynn Zemsky Featured in CBS Atlanta, WSB-TV News Segments Two major news stories about breast cancer were announced this week, and two Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physicians—Dr. Mansoor Saleh and Dr. Lynn Zemsky—appeared on two Atlanta TV news stations to explain the findings. On Monday, February 25, Dr. Mansoor Saleh, the […]

Women with HER2+ Breast Cancer Have a New, Targeted Treatment Option The FDA approved a new drug for advanced breast cancer on Friday, February 22, and Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) played an important role in the clinical trial that led to its approval. T-DM1 (Kadcyla) is approved for metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer patients whose disease […]

Dr. Bhargava Authors A Review on the Role of HPV in Nongenital Cancers February 10, 2013 (Athens) — Dr. Ranjana Bhargava of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.— was published in the most recent edition of CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicans sponsored by the American Cancer Society, regarding the […]

More Than 33,000 Bags Collected, Distributed Since 2003 January 25, 2013 (Atlanta) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—collected 3,132 bags during the eleventh annual Totes 2 Tots suitcase drive for foster children. Twenty-four GCS offices across Georgia—including 18 in Metro Atlanta—participated in the drive. More than 33,000 new or […]

For nearly twenty years, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) has been the “cancer answer”, offering state-of-the-art care, compassion, and quality in local communities. GCS has a long history of growth and commitment to the communities we serve. Over our 18 year history as GCS, we have offered innovative services such as interventional radiology, phase I and […]

GCS recently affiliated with Northside Hospital to provide our patients with additional services that support our mission, such as clinical trials, nurse navigators, and better access for covering care for those who are underinsured or uninsured. To read more about the affiliation, click here.Some patients have had questions about the affiliation and what it will […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists physician Dr. Cheryl Jones participated in a national Radio Media Tour on Thursday, November 29 to discuss advances in breast cancer treatment. The 11 interviews focused on treatments for postmenopausal women with advanced HR+/HER2-negative breast cancer, specifically the newly approved drug, Afinitor. The FDA approved Afinitor on July 20, marking the first […]

GCS Partners with WSB-TV, DFCS to Collect Bags at 24 GCS Locations Why Did GCS Affiliate with Northside Hospital? January 9, 2013 (Atlanta) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—will sponsor the eleventh annual Totes 2 Tots suitcase drive for foster children in January. Twenty-four GCS offices across Georgia—including […]

December 7, 2012 (ATLANTA) — Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.— was interviewed by CBS Atlanta’s Jennifer Mayerle for a special report on a new drug that is bringing hope to lung cancer patients. Dr. Bordoni’s patient, Ankit Patel, learned that he had stage IV […]

The GCS-Johns Creek office will be moving to a new location. The office will be closed Friday, December 7th and will re-open in the new location on Monday, December 10th.  The news GCS-Johns Creek address is: 6300 Hospital Parkway, Suite 300 Johns Creek, GA 30097 Phone: 770-623-8965 Fax: 770-623-4018

October 4, 2012 (Atlanta) – This month three Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physicians were featured in compelling news stories related to breast cancer awareness month.  Dr. Mansoor Saleh, the director of the GCS research department and his patient, Tequila Smith, were featured in The Atlanta Voice in a story about breast cancer research, and why it is important […]

Board Eligible Oncologist, Breast and Colon Cancer Specialist Joins Practice in Athens Office October 3, 2012 (Athens) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—continues to grow and expand its services with the addition of Ranjana Bhargava, M.D. Dr. Bhargava is board certified in internal medicine and board eligible in oncology and hematology. […]

Dr. Al Soltan to Lead GCS, a Top 10 Private Cancer Practice in the U.S. October 1, 2012 (Atlanta) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S., elected Dr. Al Soltan as the new president and CEO of the group, effective October 1. He succeeds Dr. J. Bancroft Lesesne, who served in […]

September 7, 2012 (Atlanta) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician, Jayanthi Srinivasiah (Dr. Jay) is among the nation’s Top Doctors for 2012 in a new listing by U.S. News and World Report.  Dr. Jay said, “Inclusion in the America’s Top Doctors list is an honor. I’m pleased to be recognized for my dedication to my cancer patients.”  There are […]

The nursing staff at the Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) office in Milledgeville has recently become an integral part of a wellness program for cancer patients conducted by Georgia College and State University (GCSU).  Dawn Key, MSN, FNP, spoke to the group last week, discussing the importance of regularly checking labs, interpreting lab results, and the effects […]

August 8, 2012 (Atlanta) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—continues to grow and expand its services with the addition of Gina D’Amato, M.D. Dr. D’Amato, a sarcoma specialist, is board certified in medical oncology and internal medicine. She will practice at the GCS-Northside office (1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite […]

Dr. Stephen Szabo and James Gilmore, PharmD, Publish Paper on Cancer Recurrence and Survival in Patients with Early-stage Triple-negative Breast Cancer July 19, 2012 (Atlanta) — Dr. Stephen M. Szabo and James Gilmore Jr., PharmD, of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.— published an article in the June issue of the journal Community […]

GCS Physician Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah (Dr. Jay) was a guest on The Weekly Check-Up radio show, which airs live Sundays from 3-5 p.m. on AM750 and 95.5FM News/Talk WSB. Dr. Jay joined the show’s host, Dr. Bruce Feinberg, a former Atlanta oncologist, and Ken Thorpe, PhD, the Robert W. Woodruff Professor and Chair in the Department of Health Policy […]

Dr. Cheryl Jones recently appeared on 41 NBC to talk about Georgia Cancer Specialists’ role in advancing cancer treatment through participation in a clinical trial for the “smart bomb” breast cancer drug.  The GCS-Macon office completed a trial of breast cancer drug trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) from Genentech, the success of which validates the long-held belief that targeted drug […]

Cancer research topped the national news this month as reports from the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Chicago revealed positive results from clinical trials for breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and melanoma, among others. Researchers at Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) worked on a number of the major trials and the […]

It’s important for each man diagnosed with prostate cancer to work closely with his oncologist to create an individualized treatment plan based on his situation and all available treatment options. The management of prostate cancer is fluctuating as new information and treatment options become available. However, doctors agree that management of the disease needs to […]

Kennon H. McCollum Receives Donna Packa Excellence in Writing Award Nurse Practitioner Kennon H. McCollum, MSN, RN, FNP-C, who works in the Stockbridge, Fayetteville, and Atlanta Medical Center offices of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—will received the prestigious Donna Packa Excellence in Writing Award from the graduate faculty […]

Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni Publishes Paper on the Incidence of Febrile Neutropenia in Women Receiving Adjuvant Therapy for Early-stage Breast Cancer May 31, 2012 (Atlanta) — Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.— published an article in the May issue of the journal Community Oncology on the incidence of febrile neutropenia […]

Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah Selected As One of Georgia’s Favorite Physicians May 31, 2012 (Atlanta) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah (Dr. Jay) is among the top five percent of physicians nationwide to be honored by Patientschoice.org for making a difference in the lives of her patients. As recipient of the 2011 Patients’ Choice Award as […]

Board Certified Oncologist Joins Practice in Athens Office April 12, 2012 (Athens) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—continues to grow and expand its services with the addition of Dr. Mohan Krishnamachary. Dr. Krishnamachary is board certified in medical oncology, geriatric medicine, and internal medicine. He will practice at the GCS-Athens […]

Drs. Bancroft Lesesne and Jayanthi Srinivasiah (Dr. Jay) Included in Annual Physician Listing April 16, 2012 (Atlanta) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physicians Drs. Bancroft Lesesne and Jayanthi Srinivasiah (Dr. Jay), are among the city’s Top Physicians as listed in the March 2012 issue of Atlanta Hospital News. Dr. Lesesne, president of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), sees targeted therapy and personalized medicine […]

Drs. Cheryl Jones, Mansoor Saleh, and James Gilmore Co-authored Paper on Therapeutic Optimization of Aromatase Inhibitor associated Arthralgia April 12, 2012— Oncologists Dr. Cheryl Jones, Dr. Mansoor Saleh, and James Gilmore, PharmD, of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.— published a research article in the current issue of the journal Community Oncology. Addressing […]

Practice is Only Site in Georgia to Offer Aphinity Trial March 29, 2012—Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—is currently enrolling breast cancer patients in two innovative clinical trials. The Aphinity trial is an adjuvant therapy trial for patients with newly diagnosed operable primary Her2 positive breast cancer. Patients will be […]

By Dr. Cheryl Jones It’s important for women to balance the management of menopausal symptoms with breast health recommendations.  A few key points for women to understand are outlined below. Prometrium and Hormone Replacement During menopause, a prescription medication called Prometrium, a progesterone, is often prescribed to women who are also on estrogen and have […]

Below are some frequently asked questions with information all adults should know about the disease. Why is Colon Cancer Awareness Month important? Colon Cancer is a preventable epidemic that claims the lives of 55,000 Americans every year.  Why is colonoscopy screening important? Colonoscopy screening for colon cancer, for example, if universally adopted, could decrease the […]

Kennon H. McCollum Writes About Overcoming Barriers to Cancer Survivorship Programs Nurse Practitioner Kennon H. McCollum, MSN, RN, FNP-C, who works in the Stockbridge office of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—published an article entitled “Identifying barriers to a successful cancer survivorship program” in the Jan. 26, issue of Oncology Nurse […]

Did you know seven percent of all Americans have a form of HPV that can cause oral cancer? About 16 million Americans have oral HPV, a sexually transmitted virus more commonly linked with cervical cancer that can also cause oral cancer, according to the first nationwide estimate conducted by the American Medical Association. While mouth […]

Doctor Urges Adherence to CDC Vaccine Recommendations And Regular Pap Tests for Early Detection January 17, 2012 (Atlanta) —January’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month places a spotlight on the need for early detection and prevention of the disease that takes 4,000 lives a year in the United States.  Dr. Cheryl Jones of Georgia Cancer Specialists, a Top 10 […]

Did you know that women can help control their risk for breast cancer? A new report by the Institute of Medicine shows clear environmental links to breast cancer,including weight gain, hormone levels, and smoking. Women can help reduce their risk for breast cancer by making positive lifestyle changes such as exercising daily, consulting with a doctor before beginning post-menopausal hormone […]

More Than 30,000 Bags Collected, Distributed Since 2003 January 19, 2012 (Atlanta) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.— collected 4,400 bags during the tenth annual Totes 2 Tots suitcase drive for foster children. Twenty-five GCS offices across Georgia—including 17 in Metro Atlanta— participated in the drive. 30,000 new or nearly […]

Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah Wins Silver Award From Community Clinical Oncology Program January 11, 2012 (Atlanta) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah (Dr. Jay), received a Silver Award from the National Cancer Institute’s Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP) for the number of patients enrolled in clinical trials. Dr. Jay, who practices at the Stemmer Building […]

Dr. Cheryl Jones recently appeared on 41NBC to talk about Georgia Cancer Specialists’ role in advancing cancer treatment through participation in clinical trials. Watch the video clip here. The GCS-Macon office completed two trials on breast cancer prevention, one of which led to the FDA approval of the drug Raloxifene, which is used to decrease the risk of developing […]

Did you know that women who have undergone in vitro fertilization have a slightly higher risk of developing ovarian cancer? By age 55, the risk for ovarian cancer is small, but authors of a recent Dutch study estimate that the risk for women who have had in vitro fertilization is slightly higher. Other factors can […]

Did you know that a “Cup of Joe” can reduce a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer? Coffee, among other antioxidant rich foods, is beneficial to your health. Harvard researchers following 47,911 men found that those who drank six or more cups of coffee per day were almost 20 percent less likely to develop prostate […]

GCS Partners with WSB-TV, DFCS to Collect Bags at 25 GCS Locations December 8, 2011 (Atlanta) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—will sponsor the tenth annual Totes 2 Tots suitcase drive for foster children in January. Twenty-five GCS offices across Georgia—including 17 in Metro Atlanta—will participate in the drive Friday, […]

December 8, 2011 (Atlanta) — Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah (Dr. Jay), recently appeared on the Fox 5 News Health Watch to talk about a major new report from the Institute of Medicine that shows there may be certain lifestyle factors women can control to lower the risk of developing breast cancer. […]

Ardis Young and the Healing Hugs Quilters have given more than 100 handmade quilts to Georgia Cancer Specialists patients. Young, a retired nurse, started giving quilts she had made to friends to keep them warm during chemotherapy treatment. When she founded the Healing Hugs Quilt Ministry—a group spanning all age groups that meets once a […]

Did you know lung cancer kills almost twice as many women as breast cancer? It is a common myth that more women die from breast cancer than lung cancer. Nearly half of lung cancer cases occur in women, and more women die from lung cancer than any other form of cancer. Lung cancer kills more […]