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BRCA Mutations Influence Ovarian Cancer Outcomes (01-27-2012)
Among women with ovarian cancer, those who have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation appear to have better overall survival than those who do not have a BRCA gene mutation. These results were published in the... Continue Reading

Drug May Delay Need for Prostate Cancer Treatment (01-26-2012)
Among men who choose active surveillance for early-stage prostate cancer, Avodart® (dutasteride) may delay cancer progression and the need for cancer treatment. These results were published in The Lancet. The... Continue Reading

Abnormal Chromosome Influences Outcome of Rare Brain Tumor (01-25-2012)
For patients with uncommon brain tumors known as oligodendrogliomas, the presence of a specific chromosomal abnormality is linked with a better prognosis and responsiveness to chemotherapy. These results... Continue Reading

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Locations

Longstreet Cancer Center
705 Jesse Jewell Parkway
Third Floor
Gainesville, GA 30501
phone: (770) 297-5700, (866) 833-9029
fax: (770) 718-1877

Toccoa Cancer Center
1656 Falls Road
Toccoa, GA 30577
phone: (706) 886-5353
fax: (706) 886-3825

Oncologists/Hematologists

· Charles H. Nash, III, MD, F.A.C.P.
· Richard J. LoCicero, MD
· Anup K. Lahiry, MD
· Timothy Mitch Carey, MD