Georgia's Online Cancer Information Center

Georgia's Online Cancer Information Center

Georgia CORE and partners launch clinical trial navigation pilot

Amgen and GASCO are sponsoring the new program.

10/05/2023

2023-24 Breast Cancer License Tag Grants Awarded

Georgia CORE has awarded $200,000 total to seven health centers throughout the state through the Breast Cancer License Tag program.

10/05/2023

Grady Health System earns Commission on Cancer reaccreditation

Grady Health System announced on Sept. 12 that its Cancer Center for Excellence — a facility dedicated to cancer prevention and screening, treatment, research and education — has earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) program.

9/21/2023

Cancer Care Tougher to Access in U.S. If English Second Language

“Disparities in access to cancer care for many patients start prior to that physician-patient visit,” said lead researcher Dr. Debbie Chen, a clinical instructor at the University of Michigan. “I think there's a significant need for really understanding those barriers upstream of the first patient-physician visit.”

9/12/2023

Georgia CORE awarded a HRSA grant to bring cancer care to rural Georgia

Georgia CORE joined St. Joseph’s/Candler and the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion in Savannah and Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup to apply for the grant. The goal of the program is to reduce treatment delays while increasing access to advancements in treatments, clinical trials, and multidisciplinary care leading to improvements in survival for cancer patients in rural communities.

9/07/2023

Understanding Cancer Treatment De-Escalation

A conversation with integrative radiation oncologist Matt Mumber, MD.

8/15/2023

Does cancer run in your family?

Knowing your family history can protect you.

6/09/2023

If you're 40, it's time to start mammograms, according to new guidelines

New draft recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force urges all women to get screened every other year, starting at age 40.

5/10/2023

New Georgia law could make it easier for cancer patients to get access to personalized cancer care

Gov. Brian Kemp will soon decide whether to sign off on a bill that could give cancer patients in Georgia better access to biomarker testing. Doctors say these tissue or blood tests allow them to choose the cancer treatment that could be most effective for their patient.

5/03/2023

University Cancer and Blood Center announces August opening of comprehensive cancer treatment center

The new center will offer a fully integrated approach to cancer care with convenient access and will be the first of its kind in the region, the release said.

4/17/2023

Georgia CORE honors 20 “Trailblazers” in cancer care

Honorees were recognized at a gala celebrating the organization’s 20th anniversary.

3/08/2023

Georgia CORE announces the first annual Phillip H. Street Cancer Community Service Award and the 2023 Matt Mumber M.D. Award for Excellence in Cancer

After a months-long nomination and selection process, Georgia CORE is pleased to announce Tiah Tomlin-Harris the winner of the first award given in honor of the late Phillip Street. Together with CPNG, Georgia CORE also has awarded the 2023 Matt Mumber M.D. Award for Excellence in Cancer Patient Navigation to Emily Beard of Northside Hospital

12/06/2022

Georgia CORE releases report from Disparities in Cancer Clinical Trials Summit

On Sept. 30, Georgia's cancer experts shared advice and experiences with oncology providers, patient navigators and research managers - all to provide new ways to diversify participation in clinical trials. In February 2023, Georgia CORE issued a report with a recap and actions steps. Download the report >>

10/25/2022

NCI Community Oncology Research Program
Georgia Cancer Control Consortium
Georgia CORE

 

Advancing Cancer Care through Partnerships and Innovation

Georgia CORE is a statewide nonprofit that leverages partnerships and innovation to attract more clinical trials, increase research, and promote education and early detection to improve cancer care for Georgians in rural, urban, and suburban communities across the state.