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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: University Cancer & Blood Center announces the groundbreaking of a new comprehensive cancer treatment center in Athens.

May 2, 2022

Contact information: Blaine Bostelman | (706) 353-5003 | bbostelman@universitycancer.com Athens, GA – May 2, 2022 – University Cancer & Blood Center (UCBC), a leading…

Nominate UCBC ‘Best Cancer Center’ and help us defend our title!

March 18, 2022

CALLING THE UCBC FAMILY! Help us defend our ‘Best Cancer Center’ title by nominating UCBC as a finalist in 2022’s Athens Banner-Herald & OnlineAthens.com…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UCBC introduces Theranostics program

February 23, 2022

University Cancer & Blood Center announcement regarding a new and innovative Theranostics program at the Athens location. UCBC is the first community-based cancer center…

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Drop a ❤️ and help us celebrate with Katelyn G Drop a ❤️ and help us celebrate with Katelyn Gillespie and Dr. Nik's Care Team!  She passed her Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner Exam and is now an AOCNP.
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S A V E the D A T E 🗓 Groundbreaking Ceremony • May 20, 2022 • 4 PM  ▶️ More than 81,000 square feet featuring Radiation and Medical Oncology, Private Infusion Spaces, Clinical Trials, Retail Pharmacy, Supportive Care, Theranostics, In-House Labs and Imaging Center.
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How does your primary physician support wellness & How does your primary physician support wellness & bridge the gap between cancer & cancer care?  It's a team effort.
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Working together, we create a plan that will ensure continuity of care and the best outcome for your health. 💙
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Alcohol and tobacco use are major risk factors for Alcohol and tobacco use are major risk factors for head and neck cancers. Infection with cancer-causing types of human papillomavirus (HPV) also increases a person’s risk of certain head and neck cancers. 
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✔️Epstein-Barr virus infection. 
✔️Asian ancestry, particularly Chinese ancestry.
April is National Donate Life Month 🩸🤍 We ho April is National Donate Life Month 🩸🤍 We hosted an employee blood drive on Friday with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and we were able to  register 52 donors and collect 44 units of blood.  Each unit can serve three patients, so a rough estimate of 132 patients who were helped!  And who knows, one of those patients might be ours.  #DonatebloodSaveLife #LifeSouth #Georgia #Oncology #Hematology
Every cancer story is unique, so each person’s t Every cancer story is unique, so each person’s treatment should be, too. Since 1981, UCBC has worked to create individualized treatment plans specialized for each of our patient’s unique needs and circumstances, helping rewrite the cancer story.
Although there is no standard or routine screening Although there is no standard or routine screening test for head and neck cancers, dentists may check the oral cavity for signs of cancer during a routine checkup. 
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📣We will begin construction 🚧 on our NEW can 📣We will begin construction 🚧 on our NEW cancer center starting ▶️ Monday, April 4th. 
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As a result, UCBC’s main entrance located on Kathwood Drive will be 🦺 closed from A P R I L through D E C E M B E R. Instead, please use the Old Jefferson Road entrance; signage will direct you where to enter. 
See the map below and follow the yellow route to UCBC’s office. We appreciate ❤️ your patience while we construct a world-class cancer center!
📍Your choice for expert cancer care in Covingto 📍Your choice for expert cancer care in Covington // Dr. Frederick Flynt and Dr. Aaron Chang are dedicated to providing the most cutting edge cancer care to the entire Covington and Newton County community.  Is Covington your UCBC satellite office? If so, show some love down below ❤️ #OurUCBCFamily #UCBC #CancerCantWait
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Athens – Clarke County Medical Oncology Clinic

Athens – Clarke County Medical Oncology Clinic

Athens – Clarke County Radiation Oncology Clinic

Athens – Clarke County Radiation Oncology Clinic

Commerce – Jackson County

Commerce – Jackson County

Covington – Newton County

Covington – Newton County

Eatonton – Putnam County

Eatonton – Putnam County

Lavonia – Franklin County

Lavonia – Franklin County

Monroe – Walton County

Monroe – Walton County

Toccoa – Stephens County

Toccoa – Stephens County

Winder – Barrow County

Winder – Barrow County

Athens – Clarke County Medical Oncology Clinic

Athens – Clarke County Medical Oncology Clinic

Athens – Clarke County Radiation Oncology Clinic

Athens – Clarke County Radiation Oncology Clinic

Commerce – Jackson County

Commerce – Jackson County

Covington – Newton County

Covington – Newton County

Eatonton – Putnam County

Eatonton – Putnam County

Lavonia – Franklin County

Lavonia – Franklin County

Monroe – Walton County

Monroe – Walton County

Toccoa – Stephens County

Toccoa – Stephens County

Winder – Barrow County

Winder – Barrow County

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