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Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—was the platinum sponsor for the Golf Fore the Girls tournament, which raises money and support toward the fight against breast cancer. The event, held September 28 at The Georgia Club in Statham, Ga., raised funds for the Athens Regional Breast Health Center and […]

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Gena Volas-Redd participated in the 2nd Annual Breast Health and Cancer Awareness Day at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center in Canton on Saturday, October 2. The event was free and open to the public, and featured several presentations and lectures from renowned […]

Staff from Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS)—a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S.—formed a team to participate in the 2010 Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk Thursday, September 16, at Turner Field. The race was GCS’ most recent addition to their long-term wellness strategy, aimed at keeping employees aware of their health and focused on staying […]

Dr. Munjal Named Best Physician, Ibison Named Best Nurse GCS physician Dr. Deepti Munjal and GCS nurse and office manager Tamara Ibison were recently named “Best of the Best” healthcare providers by the residents of Douglas County in the “Best of Douglas County” edition of the Douglas County Sentinal. Georgia Cancer Specialists is a Top […]

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. Ursula Reusch to its Hawkinsville (214 Perry Hwy; 478-783-4022) and Macon-Coliseum (308 Coliseum Drive, Suite 120; 478-745-6130) offices. GCS now has 44 physicians and 29 offices. “We are […]

Dr. Bruce A. Feinberg Resigns to Join Cardinal Health; Dr. J. Bancroft Lesesne to Lead Practice Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) has named Dr. J. Bancroft Lesesne president and interim CEO following the resignation of Dr. Bruce A. Feinberg from the positions. Dr. Cheryl Jones has been named vice president, filling Dr. Lesesne’s vacant position. Remaining […]

Dr. Dhruva Excited to Return to the Classic City 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. Nirav Dhruva to its Athens office (1000 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite J; 706-369-4478). GCS now has 44 physicians and 29 offices. “We are excited […]

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. Kevin Peacock to its Rockdale office (1501 Milstead Road, Suite 110; 770-760-9949). GCS now has 43 physicians and 30 offices. “We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Peacock to the […]

Erika Baube, Manager of Wellness Services, and Kimberly Auriemma, Midlevel Provider, Interviewed for Story Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) was recently featured in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story about life after cancer. Erika Baube, Manager of Wellness Services, and Kimberly Auriemma, Midlevel Provider, were both interviewed for the piece. The story featured post-treatment programs, including GCS’s Survivorship […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) president and CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg was recently featured in Atlanta Hospital News and on MD News Atlanta’s web site discussing his concerns over the elimination of the Medicare Practicing Physicians Advisory Panel. To view the article in Atlanta Hospital News click here. It is on page 19. To view the article […]

Media Includes AJC, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Alpharetta Revue & News, Forsyth Herald, and Johns Creek Herald Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Janice Galleshaw was recently featured in major Atlanta media outlets for being named a Top Doctor by Atlanta magazine for medical oncology. Dr. Galleshaw was featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Alpharetta Revue & […]

Drs. Nishan Fernando and Rodolfo Bordoni Author Articles About Current Cancer Issues, Dr. Mansoor Saleh Serves as Guest Editor Jennifer Webster, M.N., R.N., AOCN Contributes Article About Cancer Nursing Care Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physicians Drs. Nishan Fernando, Rodolfo Bordoni, and Mansoor Saleh, and nurse Jennifer Webster, M.N., R.N., AOCN, recently contributed articles to the […]

Dr. Feinberg Interviewed Regarding Skin Cancer Prevention Dr. Bruce Feinberg, president and CEO of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), was recently featured on Atlanta NPR affiliate WABE 90.1 FM’s “All Things Considered” in a piece about skin cancer prevention. The story by reporter Rose Scott aired the afternoon of Wednesday, June 16. GCS is the largest […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists Joins Governor Perdue, Singer Ne-Yo, Atlanta Falcon Jonathan Babineaux, and Keynote Speaker Victoria Rowell in Recognizing Graduates The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) recently hosted the 2010 Celebration of Excellence in honor of the educational achievements of youth in Georgia’s foster care system. More than 1,000 people attended the event […]

Recently Discovered EML4-ALK Mutation Believed to be Responsible for More Than 15 Percent of Lung Cancers in Non-smokers Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) continues to be at the forefront of cancer research. GCS—the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast—is the only site in Georgia offering the clinical trial with an oral drug agent aimed […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Janice Galleshaw was recently named a Top Doctor in Atlanta Magazine’s June 2010 Top Doctors issue. Dr. Galleshaw practices at the GCS Northside office in Sandy Springs (1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 600; 404-256-4777) and the GCS Alpharetta office (3330 Preston Ridge; 678-566-6995). GCS is the largest private medical […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists’s Magic Mondays Bring Assistance, Cheer to Cancer Patients, and Benefit Causes Such as Magic of Life Foundation, United Service Organizations Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) has undertaken an initiative to support patients and deserving organizations by creating a unique program that gives employees an easy way to perform uplifting acts of generosity. The […]

Media Includes Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta Hospital News, Marietta Daily Journal Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) employees Bonnie Dixon, RD, LD and Bethany Smith, RD, LD  were recently featured in major Atlanta media outlets for achieving board certification as specialists in oncology nutrition. They are two of only seven registered dietitians in Georgia with […]

Drs. Bruce Feinberg and Mansoor Saleh of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) were recently interviewed on WSB-AM’s community service show, “Perspectives,” by host Condace Pressley. The interview aired Sunday morning, March 21 at 6 a.m. It was also broadcast on B98.5 FM and 97.1 FM The River. GCS is the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in […]

Seminar Educated Healthcare Providers About Hereditary Cancer Testing Georgia Cancer Specialists physician Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah (Dr. Jay) recently served as chair and moderator of DeKalb Medical’s first annual Cancer Genetics Seminar. The seminar was offered as a response to the growing need for hereditary cancer testing and aimed to educate healthcare providers on how to […]

Green Initiative Saves 395 Trees, 8,840 Gallons of Oil, and 162,838 Gallons of Water Annually Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) has gone green! In the spirit of making Georgia a cleaner place to live, the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast has begun recycling documents at 30 of its offices. In 2009, these efforts […]

Drs. Bruce Feinberg, Janice Galleshaw, Wendy Hawke Lenz, and Mansoor Saleh Author Articles About Current Cancer Issues, Dr. Saleh Served as Guest Editor Georgia Cancer Specialists physicians Drs. Bruce Feinberg, Janice Galleshaw, Wendy Hawke Lenz, and Mansoor Saleh recently contributed articles to the Winter 2010 issue of Atlanta Medicine Magazine, the journal of the Medical Association of […]

Dr. Celia Mamby, Dr. Simbo Aduloju to Continue Seeing Patients in Lithonia at New Hillandale Office Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) – the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast – continues to grow and expand its services with the relocation of its Hillandale office in Lithonia to a larger, state-of-the-art building across from DeKalb […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists is giving away free copies of the book “Colon Cancer Answers” in March to new fans of GCS on Facebook. Click here to sign up and receive your copy while supplies last.  “Colon Cancer Answers,” written by Dr. Bruce Feinberg, helps patients understand and fight their disease. Dr. Feinberg is also the author of […]

Logo enhancement to lead new brand identity Georgia Cancer Specialists is getting a fresh new look just in time for spring. Designed by Scott Sanders, Creative Director of the GCS marketing team at Lenz, Inc., the new look is an evolution of the existing logo with fresh graphics, a new typeface, and bright colors that […]

GCS Employees Collectively Walk More Than 238,855 Miles as Part of Company-wide Health Initiative Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) employees have walked, run, swam, hiked, and skied to the moon! Less than a year ago, roughly 400 GCS employees were challenged to collectively walk the 238,855 miles from the earth to the moon in honor of […]

Dixon and Smith Are Two of Only Seven Certified Oncology Dieticians in Georgia Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) employees Bonnie Dixon, RD, LD and Bethany Smith, RD, LD have recently achieved board certification as specialists in oncology nutrition. They are two of only seven registered dietitians in Georgia with this certification. Dixon and Smith may now […]

GCS and AOA Partner with WSB-TV to Collect Bags at 23 GCS Locations Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) and Atlanta Oncology Associates (AOA) collected more than 4,000 bags in the eighth annual Totes 2 Tots suitcase drive for foster children. The event took place Friday, January 15 at 23 GCS offices around the state. Five of […]

Dr. Franco Interviewed About Latino Healthcare Issues Dr. Carlos Franco of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) — the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast — was recently interviewed on CNN en Espanol as part of the “Latino in America” series in a segment that examined several major Latino health issues, including the importance of […]

GCS and AOA Partner with WSB-TV to Collect Bags at 23 GCS Locations Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) and Atlanta Oncology Associates (AOA) have announced the eighth annual Totes 2 Tots suitcase drive for foster children. The event will be hosted at 23 GCS offices on Friday, January 15 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Five […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists Consulted by Major Atlanta Media About New Mammogram Guidelines Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) — the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast — was chosen as the source for local expert input on newly released breast cancer screening guidelines by several major Atlanta media outlets, including WSB-TV, News/Talk 750 WSB, and […]

While the American Cancer Society says that the “advantages of screening for some cancers have been overstated,” not all cancer screening is controversial. For example, adoption of the universal current colon cancer screening guidelines – including the use of colonoscopy – could decrease the incidence of colon cancer by 90 percent. The American Cancer Society […]

Dr. Jay Recently Featured as Guest Speaker on Women’s Health Awareness Breast Cancer Panel Discussion Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah (Dr. Jay) of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) — the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast — recently served as the featured guest speaker for the Women’s Health Awareness Breast Cancer Panel Discussion presented by the Atlanta […]

GCS Physicians Lead Atlanta and Georgia for Most Top Docs Named in Respected Reference Guide Nine Georgia Cancer Specialists Physicians Named Atlanta’s Top Docs GCS Physicians Lead Atlanta and Georgia for Most Top Docs Named in Respected Reference Guide Nine Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physicians were recently named Top Doctors in Metro Atlanta in the […]

Dr. Feinberg Interviewed Live During Morning Drive Regarding President Obama’s Speech About Proposed Healthcare Reforms Dr. Bruce Feinberg Featured on WSB Radio Dr. Feinberg Interviewed Live During Morning Drive Regarding President Obama’s Speech About Proposed Healthcare Reforms Dr. Bruce Feinberg, president and CEO of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), was interviewed live on WSB-AM’s Atlanta’s Morning […]

Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah Honored by Atlanta Dream as Woman of Inspiration Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) — the largest private oncology and hematology practice in the Southeast — recently received recognition as a Woman of Inspiration from the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream. “I’m truly honored to be chosen as a Woman of Inspiration […]

Founder of Nigerian Community Health Awareness Now Practicing at Largest Private Oncology Practice in the Southeast Dr. Simbo Aduloju Joins Georgia Cancer Specialists Founder of Nigerian Community Health Awareness Now Practicing at Largest Private Oncology Practice in the Southeast Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) — the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast — continues […]

Nicole Belcher Second Runner-up in National Mrs. American Queen Competition Georgia Cancer Specialists Employee Named Mrs. Georgia 2009 in American Queen Pageant Nicole Belcher Second Runner-up in National Mrs. American Queen Competition  Belcher Working to Prevent Domestic Violence Through Cause-Oriented Pageant Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) employee Nicole Belcher was recently crowned Mrs. Georgia 2009 in […]

Gwinnett Students Collected Pennies to Contribute to Charities They Selected Magic of Life Foundation Receives Grant From Grayson Elementary School Children Gwinnett Students Collected Pennies to Contribute to Charities They Selected The check for $500 came in the mail. But unlike most donations to the Magic of Life Foundation, this one came from children in […]

Dr. Feinberg: An op-ed piece about colon cancer prevention penned by Georgia Cancer Specialists president and CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg appeared in the Sunday, August 9th edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In it, Feinberg reiterates his position that “the mismanagement of colon cancer is undeniably one of the greatest failures of public health policy.” Click […]

GCS Employees Tell Personal Success Stories In Interviews With Fox 5, AJC Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) COO Dr. Wendy Lenz and employees Bonnie Dixon, Ramona Foye, Tessie Jones, and Michelle Yeomans are part of a group spreading the word about GCS’s trek to the moon. Foye, Jones, and Yeomans were featured on Fox 5 Thursday, […]

Atlanta Oncology Associates, Georgia Cancer Specialists Team Up for Sixth Comprehensive Cancer Center The Georgia Centers for Total Cancer Care — comprehensive cancer care facilities — recently opened its sixth office with the Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care at Preston Ridge, located at 3330 Preston Ridge in Alpharetta near the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus. Patients are now […]

Patients in Similar Prostate Trial Showing Tremendous Results Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) — the largest private medical oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast — continues its commitment to advancing cancer care by bringing novel clinical trials using innovative therapeutics to the communities it serves. This includes trials in which the drug is being given to a […]

Georgia Cancer Treatment Center’s Fayetteville, Stockbridge Offices Merge with GCS; Dr. Goldklang Also Brings His Atlanta Medical Center Office to GCS 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. Gerald Goldklang to its Fayetteville and Stockbridge […]

Kim Sobolik, RN-CS, FNP, and Rachel Spratt, RN, Honored by Atlanta Journal-Constitution Awards Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) nurses Kim Sobolik, RN-CS FNP, and Rachel Spratt, RN, were nominated for the the 2009 AJC Jobs Nursing Excellence Awards. Both joined the likes of over 200 nurses throughout Georgia recognized for excellence in the field of nursing. […]

Contact Your Physician if You Experience Symptoms There has been a good deal of recent press about the potential swine flu epidemic. Symptoms of the virus include headache, chills, body aches, and usually begin with a sore throat, runny nose, and cough. If you are currently undergoing cancer treatment and are in a high-risk area, […]

Several organizations offer free or low-cost cancer screenings throughout the Atlanta area. Atlanta Medical Center offers free screening for different cancers in different months, such as skin cancer screenings in May, prostate screenings in September, and mammograms in October. Click here for more information.  Northside Hospital has similar offerings at different locations across town during the months of […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists Recommends Annual Prostate Cancer Screenings for Men Over 50 Two recent studies appearing in the New England Journal of Medicine challenge the effectiveness of routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening for prostate cancer. Despite these findings, Georgia Cancer Specialists oncologists continue to recommend annual PSA screenings for men over the age of 50. […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Jorge Leguizamo locked up the title of “Smartest Oncologist in the Nation” during the recent “Hematologic Malignancies Demystified” conference. The series of conferences – held in Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, and Houston – are a review and critical appraisal of data from ASH (American Society of Hematology) and other […]

Dr. Bruce Goldsweig recently appeared on Paulding County Government Access Channel 16’s “Paulding County Today” as part of an educational health-related program.   Dr. Goldsweig is currently seeing patients at the GCS Paulding office in Hiram on Mondays and the GCS Cobb office in Austell Tuesday through Friday. He says his and his staff’s goal […]