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Colon Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers Invited to Attend Free Event Georgia Cancer Specialists President/CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg will be among the featured speakers at “Breakthroughs in Colon Cancer Treatment,” a free colon cancer educational seminar to be held Saturday, July 23 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Westin Atlanta North at Perimeter. GCS is […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, recently relocated their Macon office to the new Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care at Coliseum Medical Center. It is located at 308 Coliseum Dr., Suite 120. “We are excited to be a part of the new Cancer Center and now Central Georgians can get […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists, Coliseum Radiation Partners, Dermatologic Surgery Specialists Combine to Provide Comprehensive Cancer Care Under One Roof A recent ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care at Coliseum Medical Center, the new home of the Georgia Cancer Specialists’s (GCS) Macon-Coliseum office. Local Chamber of Commerce members, […]

Dr. Colbert, Dr. Mamby to Practice at Hillandale Office Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, continues to grow and expand its services with the opening of their new Hillandale office in Lithonia. Dr. Celia Mamby and Dr. Laronna Colbert will practice at the new office, which is located on DeKalb Medical Center’s campus at Hillandale. […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists Steps in to Help Cancer Patients | For information on making an appointment call 1-800-491-5991 The magnitude of the tragedy that is unfolding in the Gulf Coast is nearly beyond comprehension. Still, one group of those stricken may have a unique and urgent need for specialized help. Cancer patients undergoing life-preserving chemotherapy […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, continues to grow and expand its services with the addition of Dr. Jonathan Rosenbluth. Dr. Rosenbluth will practice at the Douglasville, Kennestone, and Villa Rica offices. “We look forward to working with Dr. Rosenbluth and continuing to bring our state-of-the-art cancer care to communities across Georgia,” said Dr. […]

Dr. Cheryl Jones to Practice at Cowles Clinic With the opening of the Lake Oconee office, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) continues to grow and expand its services as the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast. Dr. Cheryl Jones will staff the new office, located in the Cowles Clinic, which is now open for patient visits. “Georgia […]

Weekly Chemo Classes to be Held With the opening of the Lake Oconee office, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) continues to grow and expand its services as the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast. As part of its commitment to education, GCS will be holding weekly chemotherapy classes beginning on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January […]

No Registration Necessary For GCS Patients The physicians of Georgia Cancer Specialists are inviting their patients to attend the 15 th annual Magic of Life (MOL) celebration for cancer survivors Sunday, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stone Mountain Park. The largest cancer survivor event in the South, MOL gives survivors a […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, continues to grow with the addition of Dr. Nishan Fernando. He will practice at the Cumming office alongside Dr. Bancroft Lesesne and will join Drs. Szabo and Srinivasiah at the Johns Creek office in Suwanee. “We look forward to working with Dr. Fernando as we continue to grow and expand our services,” said GCS […]

Event Celebrates “Alive and Thriving” Cancer Survivors Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, hosted the 15th Annual Magic of Life (MOL) celebration for cancer survivors Sunday, October 9, at Stone Mountain Park. As the largest cancer survivor event in the South, MOL gives survivors a chance to join together […]

Dr. Gupta To Practice At Macon-Coliseum, Hawkinsville Offices Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, continues to grow with the addition of Dr. Raj Gupta to its Macon-Coliseum and Hawkinsville offices. GCS now has 34 physicians and 28 offices throughout metro Atlanta and North and Central Georgia. Dr. Bruce Feinberg, President/CEO of GCS, said, “We’re excited […]

GCS Physician Also Presents Poster at American Society of Hematology Meeting Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physician Dr. Mansoor Saleh was recently published in the British Journal of Haematology. His abstract about the phase two study of arsenic trioxide in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma was published in May of 2004, in Volume 125. He also […]

GCS Now Has 33 Physicians and 25 Offices Throughout Georgia With the addition of Dr. Salahattin M. Sanal, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) continues to grow and expand its services as the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast. Dr. Sanal will join Dr. William Whaley at the GCS Blue Ridge office. He will also practice at the […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, proudly served as one of the top sponsors for the 2005 Atlanta Senior Olympics, which were held May 13-17. The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta hosted the Games and is in partnership with the United States Olympic Committee. Dr. Bruce Feinberg, President and […]

Drs. Feinberg, Jay, Weakland Speak at Sisters…By Choice Annual Event Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physicians Dr. Bruce Feinberg, Dr. Jayanthi “Jay” Srinivasiah, and Dr. Laura Weakland spoke at the 15th Annual Sisters…By Choice Educational Seminar on September 17, 2005, at the Georgia International Congress Center. The seminar is a part of the organization’s Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend. Dr. […]

Drs. Hopkins-Menchion and Spinolo to Practice at New Office Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, continues to grow and expand its services with the relocation of its Stockbridge office to the new 40,000 square foot Southcrest Medical Plaza on Southcrest Drive. GCS physicians Dr. Padrica Hopkins-Menchion and Dr. Jorge Spinolo will practice at […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists physician Dr. Stephen Szabo appeared on WSB Channel 2 News Wednesday, March 17 in a story reported by Diana Davis about a new study that found a possible link between drinking wine and breast cancer. “One theory is that alcohol increases estrogen levels in women,” Dr. Szabo said in the segment. “In 80% of […]

GCS and WSB-TV to Gather Suitcases for Foster Children Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, along with WSB-TV, the largest TV station in Atlanta, will be collecting new suitcases for Georgia’s foster children on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day during its fourth annual “Totes 2 Tots” suitcase drive. The […]

Tom Danielson Takes Title, Lance Armstrong Finishes Sixth Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast, proudly served as a sponsor of the 2005 Dodge Tour de Georgia. The cycling event began April 19 in Augusta and ended April 24 in Alpharetta, with Discovery Channel Pro Cycling’s Tom Danielson capturing the title. […]

An abstract written by Georgia Cancer Specialists physician Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni has been chosen for publication in the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Proceedings at their 2004 annual meeting, ASCO announced recently. The meeting will be held June 5-8 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bordoni, GCS’ Director for Professional Education, said, “To have my abstract chosen among […]

With a new office in Canton, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) continues to grow and expand its services as the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast. GCS now has 35 physicians and 22 offices throughout Atlanta, Macon, and North Georgia. GCS physician Dr. Gena Volas-Redd will practice at the Canton office. Dr. Feinberg, CEO/President of GCS, said, […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists, in a clinical trial sponsored by Roche Pharmaceuticals, has become the highest enrolling U.S. site for first line treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. James Gilmore, Research Operations Director at GCS, said, “We are pleased to be participating in such an important colorectal trail.” GCS began participation in the trial August 6, […]

Sixteen GCS Physicians Participate in the Southeast’s Most Comprehensive Free Screening Event Sixteen Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) physicians and more than 20 GCS staff members recently participated in the Georgia Cancer Foundation’s (GCF) Cancer Screening Day, the Southeast’s largest and most comprehensive FREE cancer screening event. A record 1,500 people were screened for breast, skin, colon, […]

With the opening of the Eastside office in Snellville, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) continues to grow and expand its services as the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast. GCS now has 35 physicians and 23 offices throughout Atlanta and Macon. GCS physician Dr. Richard Loyd will practice at the Eastside office. Dr. Bruce Feinberg, CEO/President of […]

Large Study Reports Only 6% of Women Over 40 Get Regular Screenings Georgia Cancer Specialists President and CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg was interviewed by CBS recently about a new, large study that concluded only 6% of women over 40 are getting annual mammograms. CBS Health Reporter April Nelson reported the story, which aired June 21. One of […]

Letter to the editor comments on flu vaccine shortage The New York Times recently published a letter written by GCS CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg that addresses the recent flu vaccine supply shortage in the U.S. The letter ran on Sunday, October 17 in the Opinion section. In the letter, Dr. Feinberg writes that the supply shortage was […]

Feinbergs Appear in “Camp Jam Atlanta” Article Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) President/CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg and his son Daniel were featured in the August 2, 2004 edition of People magazine in an article about “Camp Jam Atlanta,” a “summer camp that teaches kids the rock numbers that ruled long before Britney was born.” Daniel, age 10, provides […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists physician Dr. Carlos Franco was recently interviewed by CNN for a news story about ChemoChic, a Georgia Cancer Foundation (GCF) program that helps women undergoing cancer treatment feel better physically and emotionally. CNN reporter Rhonda Grayson produced the segment which ran on numerous stations around the country and the world, including CNN and several of its […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists physician Dr. Janice Galleshaw recently served as moderator of the 2003 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Review. The Georgia Cancer Foundation event— a continuing medical education activity—featured 150 Atlanta-area physicians and healthcare experts and was held on January 8, 2004 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. “The greater Atlanta area is rich in breast […]

Second Weekend in June to Honor Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Victims Georgia Cancer Specialists Chief Operating Officer Dr. Wendy Hawke recently joined Governor Sonny Perdue and a group of cancer and oncology representatives at a proclamation signing for Cancer Hope and Remembrance Observance Weekend, to be held in June. The signing was held Tuesday, May 18, at […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists is currently enrolling patients for a Phase III clinical research trial exploring combination hormonal therapy in post-menopausal estrogen-receptor positive women with advanced breast cancer. In this study, the combination of an experimental drug, atamestane, plus the drug toremifene, will be compared to treatment with the drug letrozole. The trial is investigating whether […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists physician Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah (Dr. Jay) was featured in a CBS News story regarding a recent study that found a worsening shortage of mammography providers, leading to months-long waits for a mammogram for some women. The story aired Monday, June 21. The study, reported by April Nelson, found that the number of mammography facilities […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists physician Dr. Rodolfo Bordoni recently served as chairman of the 2nd Annual Atlanta Lung Cancer Symposium, held March 26-27 at the Doubletree Buckhead Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. “It was a privilege to serve as chairman for such an important program,” said Dr. Bordoni. “This conference features many of Atlanta’s leaders in lung cancer treatment […]

Patient Currently Enrolled in Macon Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) is the first and only oncology practice in Georgia to offer two early-phase clinical trials looking at the treatments of lung and colorectal cancer using the novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor, EKB-569. The clinical trial using the pill EKB-569 is designed for patients who have not responded […]

Cancer Survivor Celebration to Be Held October 10 at Stone Mountain Park Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) will host the 14 th annual Magic of Life (MOL) celebration for cancer survivors Sunday, October 10 at Stone Mountain Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The largest cancer survivor event in the South, MOL gives survivors a […]

2,000 Survivors and Guests Attend Event at Stone Mountain More than 2,000 cancer survivors and their guests attended the Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) 14 th annual Magic of Life (MOL) celebration Sunday, October 10 at Stone Mountain Park The largest cancer survivor event in the South, MOL gives survivors a chance to join together and […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists Continues to Grow With New Office in Stockbridge With a new office in Stockbridge, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) continues to grow and expand its services as the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast. GCS now has 31 physicians and 22 offices throughout Atlanta and Macon, including three locations south of the […]

Looking to further promote Georgia Cancer Specialists’ “Totes for Tots” program, GCS CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg and COO Dr. Wendy Hawke appeared on WSB’s “People 2 People” and Fox 5’s “Good Day Atlanta” recently. Dr. Feinberg’s January 11 appearance on “People 2 People” and Dr. Hawke’s January 7 appearance on “Good Day Atlanta” are just two steps out of […]

Dr. Bruce Feinberg, CEO of Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), was recognized for his professional and charitable efforts recently at the Community Health Charities of Georgia’s (CHCG) 5th Annual Recognition Event. The awards ceremony was held April 27 at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center in Roswell, Georgia. CHCG presented Dr. Feinberg with the Health Advancement Patient Services Award […]

Georgia Cancer Foundation Event Screens 450 People Central Georgians took advantage of the Georgia Cancer Foundation’s (GCF) FREE Cancer Screening Day (CSD) Saturday, September 18, as approximately 450 people received screenings for breast, prostate, skin, and colon cancers at five locations throughout central Georgia. This brings the total number of people screened during two CSDs […]

On October 19, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) welcomed Dr. Victoria Afshani to the practice and bid a fond farewell to Dr. Richard Leff with a German-themed “Doctoberfest” open house at the GCS Rockdale office. Dr. Leff is departing after nearly 15 years of service with the practice. Even with rain forcing the celebration inside, attendance was high […]

Dr. Afshani Will Practice at Rockdale With the addition of Dr. Victoria Afshani, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) has added three physicians in the last two months as it continues to grow and expand its services as the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast. Dr. Afshani will practice at the Rockdale office. Dr. Bruce Feinberg, CEO/President of GCS, […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists physician Dr. William Whaley was the subject of a recent feature story in Season magazine’s Summer 2004 issue. “Legendary oncologist Dr. William Whaley brings cancer treatment to Georgia’s blue ridge mountains” gives a brief synopsis of Dr. Whaley’s career and his practice’s recent merger with GCS. Dr. Bruce Feinberg, President and CEO of GCS, […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg appeared on WXIA 11-Alive News Monday, March 8 in a story reported by Marc Pickard about a new technique that can detect breast cancer earlier than a mammogram. “This is a turning point in the fight against breast cancer,” Dr. Feinberg said in the segment. “This will allow […]

GCS President Not Alarmed by Results Georgia Cancer Specialists President and CEO Dr. Bruce Feinberg appeared on CBS 46 Monday, May 24, in a story reported by April Nelson about a new study that found an increase in male breast cancer cases over the last 20 years. Dr. Feinberg said in the piece that the results might […]

Dr. Bruce Feinberg, President and CEO of Georgia Cancer Specialists, was again recognized as a national oncology expert with a recent appearance in The New York Times. The article, written by Andrew Pollack, ran in the May 20 edition on the front page of the business section. In the story, Dr. Feinberg comments on the […]

Georgia Cancer Specialists physician Dr. Janice Galleshaw recently emceed a Northside Hospital event that featured a presentation by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Dr. Julie Gerberding. Titled “Disease Prevention and Family History,” the program was held November 12 at the Westin hotel in Atlanta. “It was an honor to participate in the program,” said […]

Story Addresses Possible Flaw in PSA Test Used for Prostate Cancer CBS News recently interviewed Georgia Cancer Specialists physician Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah (Dr. Jay) about a recent study that found a possible flaw in the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test used for prostate cancer. The story aired on Thursday, June 3, during CBS’ “Ask the Medical Experts” health […]

With the addition of Dr. Laronna Colbert, Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) continues to grow and expand its services as the largest private oncology/hematology practice in the Southeast. Dr. Colbert will practice at the Crawford Long and Southern Regional offices. Dr. Bruce Feinberg, CEO/President of Georgia Cancer Specialists, said “We are very excited to add Dr. […]