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GCRCCP honored by ACS National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable

Mar 4, 2025

The Georgia Colorectal Cancer Control Program won the 2025 American Cancer Society's NCCRT National Achievement Award.

Why Screening for Colorectal Cancer Is Starting Younger – and What to Expect

Feb 24, 2025

Recent studies have highlighted an increased incidence of colorectal cancer in individuals younger than age 50.

New ACS Study Shows Cancer Mortality Rates Among Black People Declining, but Remain Higher Than Other Racial and Ethnic Groups

Feb 20, 2025

African American and Black people continue to have a disproportionately elevated cancer burden compared to other population groups.

Georgia CORE introduces a resource guide for barriers to cancer clinical trials

Jan 14, 2025

We invite you to download and share it, and please let us know if there is anything we should add to it.

The Mystery of What’s Causing Young People’s Cancer Leads to the Gut

Jan 3, 2025

Researchers have uncovered links between cancer and diets high in processed meat and liquor, and few fruits and vegetables.

Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol

Jan 3, 2025

Dr. Vivek Murthy's report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. But to add warning labels, Congress would have to act.

Georgia CORE releases FY24 Impact Report

Dec 18, 2024

Get the latest from the center of Georgia's cancer fight from our FY Impact Report and also a message from the President.

An Era of Firsts in CML: Asciminib Challenges SOC TKIs

Nov 25, 2024

Georgia CORE partner and former board member Jorge E. Cortes, MD, details how asciminib is improving upon first- and second-generation SOC TKIs in chronic myeloid leukemia.

Nominations are open for the Matt Mumber and Phillip Street Awards

Nov 21, 2024

Georgia CORE is now accepting nominations for the Matt Mumber M.D. Award for Advancing Cancer Patient Navigation and the Phillip H. Street Cancer Community Champion Award. Nominations for both awards are due Dec. 13, 2024.

Georgia CORE awards grants from BCLT fund to eight organizations

Nov 18, 2024

Georgia CORE has awarded $200,000 total to seven health centers throughout the state through the Breast Cancer License Tag program.

Local doctors see high colon cancer rates in young patients

Sep 7, 2024

Our partner Dr. Koosh Desai appeared on Augusta TV news and talked about the Georgia Colorectal Cancer Control Program. Thanks for the shout out, Koosh!

Mercer University to receive funds for use in cancer research

Aug 6, 2024

The grant will support cancer and auto-immune disease-related research at the university.

TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation celebrates 20 years, executive director reflects on impacts

Jul 8, 2024

TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is marking 20 years of providing essential survivorship services designed to enhance the quality of life for breast cancer patients of all backgrounds, including men, facing a myriad of challenges in their respective journeys to a full recovery. 

Cancer Survivors Honored During National Cancer Survivors Month

Jun 25, 2024

WNEG News sat down with Angie Caton, Assistant Nurse Manager with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Cancer Services to talk about the month-long recognition and the work of Georgia CORE and GC3 to support Georgia's survivors.

Spread awareness about cancer survivorship needs

May 16, 2024

For National Cancer Survivor Month, Georgia CORE and GC3's Survivorship Working Group are highlighting the needs of cancer survivors through an awareness campaign.

FDA approves self-collection screening for virus that causes cervical cancer

May 15, 2024

FDA has moved to expand screening for potentially lethal cervical cancer by allowing women to collect test samples themselves.

Georgia CORE awards Cancer Research Fund grant to two teams

May 10, 2024

In its third award cycle, the Collaborative Cancer Research Seed Grant provides seed funding for a cancer research project that involves two or more Georgia institutions or organizations that will collaborate on new research. The funding is made up of donations from Georgia tax filers who make a quick and easy indication on their GA 500 forms.

State of Georgia commends East Georgia Healthcare Center for its commitment to colorectal cancer screening

Apr 24, 2024

EGHC joins Georgia CORE and partners in urging Southeast Georgians to “Stay ahead of Colon Cancer”

Media, News & Events

GCRCCP honored by ACS National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable

The Georgia Colorectal Cancer Control Program won the 2025 American Cancer Society's NCCRT National Achievement Award.

3/04/2025

Georgia CORE introduces a resource guide for barriers to cancer clinical trials

We invite you to download and share it, and let us know if there is anything we should add to it.

1/14/2025

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