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Dr. Schnell appointed to Commission on Cancer

Georgia CORE

Founding Georgia CORE director Frederick M. Schnell, MD, FACP for being appointed to the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care. Dr. Schnell is representing the Community Oncology Alliance, to which he was appointed last April, filling its newly created position of Medical Director.

"Serving among one of only 100 or so members, I am honored and really look forward to leveraging my experience to serve on the Commission on Cancer," says Dr. Schnell.

Dr. Schnell's membership commences this October for a three-year term with a possible second term to follow.

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