Federate the data: NCI produces master plan for the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative

Dec 4, 2020

The Childhood Cancer Data Initiative, which is now on track to be developed over 10 years, is envisioned to gather data from every child, adolescent, and young adult diagnosed with cancer in the United States, regardless of where they receive care.

Guest Editorial: A Biden-Harris administration will help sustain our momentum in the fight against cancer

Nov 13, 2020

The recent historic election of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris provides an exciting opportunity for the cancer research and medical science communities during the next four years to dramatically improve the health of our nation and the world.

Racism is a malignancy: Ibram X. Kendi reflects on his cancer experience

Nov 4, 2020

After receiving a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis, author Ibram X. Kendi sought consultation at two hospitals located a mile apart. The first hospital served white and wealthy people. The second treated Blacks and the working class.

Guest Editorial: COVID-19 threatens to increase cancer mortality

Sep 23, 2020

The pandemic could potentially reverse a decades-long downward trend in cancer mortality. We must not let this happen.

Actions Women Can Take to Lower the Risk of Gynecologic Cancers

Sep 15, 2020

Does Medicare Cover Colonoscopy and Colon Cancer Screening?

Sep 14, 2020

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cancer diagnosis and cause of cancer-related death for men and women.1 The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 150,000 people will be diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer in 2020,2 and that 53,000 will die from it. Death rates have been dropping for decades, in part because of better and more widely available screening. There are several types of colorectal cancer screening tests, most of which Medicare covers. Costs vary depending on the test and what it shows.

Breast cancer research expert (virtual) panel informative and eye-opening

Sep 1, 2020

Representing diverse backgrounds in engineering, biology, medical oncology, and pharmacy, the panelists explored the current state of their respective breast cancer research and its impact on treatment for more than 40 attendees who were able to ask questions of the researchers. 

Sorority sisters’ idea for fundraising took off

Aug 24, 2020

Patients and families say the therapy available through TurningPoint is life-changing. About 32,000 patients from around the city and Southeast have visited the nonprofit.

AONN+ Releases Evidence-Based Navigation Metrics

Aug 18, 2020

ANAB Awards National Accreditation to AONN+ Foundations for Learning, Inc. The Only National Certification for Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigator Ge

Aug 17, 2020

USPSTF broadens age range, risk threshold in new recommendation for lung cancer screening

Jul 16, 2020

Supporting one of Georgia CORE's recommended "5 Actions to Save More Lives," draft guidelines change the age range for screening from ages 55-80 to 50-80, as well as the risk threshold from 30 pack-years to 20 pack-years.

Georgia CORE and partners win five-year grant for colorectal cancer prevention

Jul 9, 2020

The CDC-funded program will bring colorectal screening, navigation and colonoscopies to 15,000 people in southeast and southwest Georgia.

Comparing Community Practice Data in Georgia with the South and U.S.

Jun 18, 2020

Georgia CORE's Dr. Hamrick breaks down national data on how COVID-19 has been impacting cancer care in Georgia.

Guest Editorial: Impact of COVID-19 on Georgia’s community providers: a snapshot from Georgia NCORP

Jun 15, 2020

We surveyed our GA NCORP partners and affiliates to ascertain the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shelter in place orders on daily practice and trial participation. Areas addressed in the survey included the use of telemedicine, surgery, ambulatory cancer care and testing, personal protective equipment, the impact on clinical research, and staffing.

COVID-19 Resources for Georgians

Jun 4, 2020

New Hope for Cancer Patients

Jun 1, 2020

Increased access to clinical trials can potentially save more Georgians’ lives.

Webinar: Cancer Amid COVID-19: How the Pandemic is Affecting Cancer Care

May 4, 2020

Urgent Need for Recovered COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Donors

Apr 21, 2020

New ASCO COVID-19 Registry Aims to Understand Impact on Patients During Pandemic, Inform Future Care

Apr 20, 2020

Last week, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) launched the ASCO Survey on COVID-19 in Oncology Registry (ASCO Registry).

Coronavirus Pandemic Brings Hundreds Of U.S. Clinical Trials To A Halt

Apr 11, 2020

With hospitals focused on COVID-19, hundreds of studies are being put on hold.

Oral Cancer Screening and Prevention Tips

Apr 2, 2020

Cancer is a disease in which medical professionals have made leaps and bounds in developing state-of-the-art treatments. Unfortunately, a cure has not yet been developed for a disease that claims lives across the world. It is crucial that you visit your physician for a regular checkup and be aware of anything abnormal going on with your body.  The number one factor for improving survival rates regarding cancer is early detection. This is especially true with Oral Cancer, which is why oral cancer screening is very important to do twice per year.

Lydia House offers a free, safe place to stay for cancer patients amid COVID-19

Mar 31, 2020

Blood test detects dozens of cancer types, often before symptoms emerge

Mar 31, 2020

A novel blood test accurately detected more than 50 types of cancer with a specificity of 99.3%, according to results of the prospective Circulating Cell-free Genome Atlas study published in Annals of Oncology.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation's Covid-19 Resources

Mar 17, 2020

Cancer Mortality Keeps Falling

Mar 12, 2020

Georgia CORE and Mercer University release cancer-fighting report

Feb 24, 2020

Georgia can expect to see more of its residents survive cancer if more funds received annually from a landmark tobacco settlement were directed to specific cancer-fighting activities, a new report shows

Medicare now covering genetic testing

Feb 12, 2020

Medicare has broadened its guidelines to cover USFDA-approved or -cleared genetics testing for ovarian and breast cancer patients.

Evidence Grows for One-Dose HPV Vaccination

Feb 11, 2020

Another study suggests the number of doses matters less than the age of initiation

Clinical Cancer Advances 2020 at a Glance

Feb 11, 2020

Clinical Cancer Advances 2020: ASCO’s Annual Report on Progress Against Cancer highlights the most important clinical research advances of the past year and identifies priority areas where ASCO believes research efforts should be focused moving forward.

'Surprising' Number of Cancer Survivors Use Alcohol

Jan 22, 2020

GC3 Survivorship Advocacy Council looking for members

Jan 15, 2020

Cancer deaths see biggest one-year drop ever

Jan 8, 2020

Cancer deaths are rapidly declining, and progress in lung cancer treatment is helping lead the way, according to a new report released Wednesday by the American Cancer Society.

Winship realigns its research programs to increase impact

Jan 6, 2020

Report slams Georgia spending against tobacco as inadequate

Jan 2, 2020

A recent report ranks Georgia No. 49 among the states and the District of Columbia on preventing kids from using tobacco products.