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Dr. Carey Interviewed About New Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trial


01/24/2012

Timothy M. Carey, MD, an oncologist with The Longstreet Clinic,Department of Oncology, recently spoke with reporter Katie Austin about a new pancreatic cancer clinical trial being offered at the Cancer Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC).  Click the link below to watch the interview:  http://vimeo.com/35388123.

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Ten Minutes That Could Save Your Life


04/16/2011

GAINESVILLE, Ga -  Just because you can’t feel it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there.  Northeast Georgia Otolaryngology to offer free screenings for cancers of the head and neck on April 16th, 2011.

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Second Annual “A Good Hair Day” Wig Drive Kicks Off Today


04/04/2011

Gainesville, GA - The Cancer Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) and The American Cancer Society are sponsoring the second annual “A Good Hair Day” Wig Drive and, with your donations, we can help restore hope to cancer patients who are battling the emotional and physical effects of chemotherapy.

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The Cancer Center at NGMC Now Offers Stereotactic Radiotherapy


10/13/2010

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT) is a type of focused external radiation therapy, involving sophisticated radiation machines, coupled with planning software, to deliver precise doses of radiation to cancer patients with small tumors of the brain or lung.

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FREE Skin Cancer Seminar


07/22/2010  &  07/27/2010

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Join The Cancer Center at NGMC for a free educational skin cancer seminar, “Protect the Skin You’re In.”  A panel of physicians will discuss prevention, identification and treatment of skin cancer, as well as answer questions from the audience.

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First “A Good Hair Day” Wig Donation Drive A Success


07/08/2010

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Sponsored by the Cancer Center at NGMC and The American Cancer Society, the drive collected a total of 103 pre-loved and newly acquired wigs, along with a combination of 15 wig stands and wig styling products.

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The Cancer Center at NGMC Receives Accreditation with Commendation


07/06/2010

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The Cancer Center at NGMC recently received another three-year accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons.

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NGMC Turns Purple to Support Relay for Life


06/01/2010

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Purple lights will illuminate the front of Northeast Georgia Medical Center each night until Friday, June 4th, in honor of the 2010 Gainesville-Hall County Relay for Life.

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FREE Cancer Open Mic Seminars


05/19/2010 — 05/26/2010

GAINESVILLE, FLOWERY BRANCH & DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — The Cancer Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is sponsoring a series of three “Cancer Open Mic” nights for the community.

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Congratulations to our 2010 Employee of the Year


05/05/2010

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) named Kim Tyner-Meeks the 2010 Employee of the Year and recognized other employees for their tenure of service during the organization’s annual employee appreciation dinner, which was held May 5 at First Baptist Church in Gainesville.

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FREE Screening for Head and Neck Cancers


05/01/10

GAINESVILLE, Ga. -- Roger Farmer, MD, will offer free screenings on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at his office, Northeast Georgia Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Associates, located at 2406 Lighthouse Drive.  Each screening is painless and only takes about 10 minutes.

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“A Good Hair Day” Wig Drive Helps Cancer Patients


03/25/2010

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – You can help restore hope to cancer patients who are battling the emotional and physical effects of chemotherapy.

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Register for Free Smoking Cessation Program


02/20/2010  &  02/27/2010

GAINESVILLE, Ga. - We're here to help you quit smoking!  Northeast Georgia Medical Center and the American Cancer Society are teaming to offer the Freshstart smoking cessation program.

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Richard Olson, MD, Appointed to Commission on Cancer Position


12/29/2009

CHICAGO — Richard Olson, MD, a surgeon with Northeast Georgia Surgical Associates, recently received a three-year appointment as Cancer Liaison Physician for The Cancer Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). Cancer Liaison Physicians are an integral part of cancer programs accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).

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Northeast Georgia Medical Center to Host Free Skin Cancer Seminar


8/13/09

GAINESVILLE, Ga.- The Cancer Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is presenting a free educational seminar on skin cancer: Protect the Skin You’re In.

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da Vinci Surgical System Now being used for Urologic Surgical Cases at NGMC


2/6/09

GAINESVILLE, Ga.- According to the American Cancer Society, one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime.  Luckily, there are many treatment options available to men diagnosed with prostate cancer, and now NGMC is able to offer one more option through its Robotics Surgical Program and the da Vinci Surgical System.

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Radical Trachelectomy: A New Fertility Preservation Option for Cervical Cancer Patients


1/21/09

GAINESVILLE, Ga.- In the past, a diagnosis of early stage invasive cervical cancer would usually lead to infertility because of the recommended treatment necessary to cure the cancer.

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The Cancer Center at NGMC to Sponsor a “Cancer Open Mic” Night

9/25/2008
Cancer

The Cancer Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is sponsoring a “Cancer Open Mic” night Thursday, September 25, at the Spout Springs Library...

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The Cancer Center at NGMC Announces New Patient Navigation Program

3/11/2008
Cancer

The Cancer Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) today announced a new Patient Navigation program to provide cancer patients with guidance and support through...

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