NGMC cares for almost 3,000 new cancer patients each year. That means our community has access to expert physicians, advanced cancer fighting technologies and some of the nation’s leading clinical trials. Read articles written by our cancer doctors and care experts, who understand that each patient is unique in their diagnosis, treatment and care plan.
World Voice Day is a day celebrated during the month of April to recognize the important role our voices play in daily life. Keep your voice healthy and strong by reading our tips below! 1. Care for your voice by taking care of your body. Some ways to do this are to stay hydrated, get […]
Nobody wants to be told they have prostate cancer. Thankfully, the list of treatment options have never been better for prostate cancer patients. What Kind of Treatments Are Available? There are several treatment options for localized prostate cancer that has not spread outside of the prostate gland. The following are the common treatment options for […]
What is Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the last part of the large intestine (colon). It usually begins as small, noncancerous clumps of cells called polyps that form inside the colon. Over time these polyps may turn into cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third most-common type of cancer […]
Nearly every person has been touched by cancer in some way. Cancer, which occurs when cells in the body grow out of control and spread to other parts of the body, is the second most common disease in the United States. In 2022 alone, the American Cancer Society estimated that 1.9 million new cases of […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, it’s natural to have many questions and emotions. A cancer diagnosis can feel chaotic and overwhelming. But a few basic steps can help you find your way. Nearly any time you’re feeling overwhelmed, the best thing you can do is break what’s in front of you into bite-size pieces. […]
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States, but it’s also one of the least commonly talked about. Prostate cancer screening can make a difference. Each year, hundreds of thousands of American men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. In fact, the American Cancer Society estimates that 268,490 men were diagnosed […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so you’re probably hearing quite a bit about mammograms. But how can you know what’s true—and what’s not? Breast cancer is one of the most common conditions affecting women. In fact, one in eight American women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. Innovations in the […]
Most of us have never experienced the fear of not having enough to eat. Unfortunately, some of the wonderful people and families we meet and serve every day at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) are not as lucky. One day in 2020, a patient receiving treatment in our Outpatient Infusion department made a comment I’ll […]
Are you interested in living a longer, healthier life? If you answered yes, you are like most people in the world. Who doesn’t want to live a long and healthy life? This article aims to guide you on your health journey and explain some of the recommended screening tests given to prevent disease progression and […]
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that in 2022, more than 54,000 people will be diagnosed with cancers found in the oral cavity (mouth or in the area behind the throat just beyond the mouth). Though oral cancers are more common in men than women, they are equally common in people all races and ethnic […]
David Wheeler watched the Braselton Cancer Center transform into a reality right in front of his eyes. David, who is being treated by Longstreet Clinic and Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) for Stage 3 lung cancer, began his cancer treatments in Medical Plaza 1 while the center was under construction, and he continued his treatment […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many of us re-think our routines due to having to balance remote work, childcare and school, sickness and more. Because of this uncertainty that comes with schedule changes, you may have wanted to delay a routine checkup, screening, or annual mammogram. We want to encourage you not to let the […]
By: Kourtney Farrow | Manager of Mammography at NGMC Gainesville A breast self-exam is an inspection of your breast that you can do independently, without the help of a physician. Using your eyes and hands, you can determine if there are any changes to the look and feel of your breast. Performing a breast self-exam […]
When you’re facing cancer, you want a winning team on your side. Even better, two. That’s why Northeast Georgia Medical Center is a proud network affiliate of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University – Georgia’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. “The importance of this affiliation between NGMC and Emory is invaluable for this […]