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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.
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.
Sep 23, 2020
The pandemic could potentially reverse a decades-long downward trend in cancer mortality. We must not let this happen.
Sep 15, 2020
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.
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.
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.
Aug 18, 2020
Aug 17, 2020
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.
Jul 9, 2020
The CDC-funded program will bring colorectal screening, navigation and colonoscopies to 15,000 people in southeast and southwest Georgia.
Jun 18, 2020
Georgia CORE's Dr. Hamrick breaks down national data on how COVID-19 has been impacting cancer care in Georgia.
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.
Jun 4, 2020
Jun 1, 2020
Increased access to clinical trials can potentially save more Georgians’ lives.
May 4, 2020
Apr 21, 2020
Apr 20, 2020
Last week, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) launched the ASCO Survey on COVID-19 in Oncology Registry (ASCO Registry).
Apr 11, 2020
With hospitals focused on COVID-19, hundreds of studies are being put on hold.
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.
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.
Mar 17, 2020
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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
Feb 12, 2020
Medicare has broadened its guidelines to cover USFDA-approved or -cleared genetics testing for ovarian and breast cancer patients.
Feb 11, 2020
Another study suggests the number of doses matters less than the age of initiation
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.
Jan 22, 2020
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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.
Jan 6, 2020
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.
Read on to find out if you know someone eligible for either of these awards. Nominations are due by Oct. 21.
9/06/2022
Just in time for Cancer Research Month, Georgia CORE has awarded a Collaborative Cancer Research Seed Grant for $100,000 from the Georgia Cancer Research Fund.
5/02/2022
Lynn Durham shares her cancer journey on the podcast, Kickin' it Forward.
3/14/2022
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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.