The new 65,000-square-foot outpatient cCARE cancer center opened Tuesday, July 31, on the campus of Saint Agnes Medical Center. The facility includes treatment options such as chemotherapy and radiation, research and clinical trials and more.

Fresno’s ABC30 Health Watch recently toured the now-open 65,000 square foot cCARE at Saint Agnes facility. In an interview with ABC30, cCARE’s CEO Troy Simon and Medical Director Dr. William Jawien both explain the patient benefits of the new cancer center, built to better serve the community.

cCARE’s Dr. James Sinclair recently penned an editorial in the Times of San Diego outlining the ways in which the federal 340B drug pricing program favors large corporately-owned hospitals, while edging out independent, community-owned practices. While the program’s intent was to cut costs for cancer patients, the savings are not being passed onto patients, says Dr. Sinclair. And peer-reviewed research backs this claim.

A story recently aired on Fresno’s ABC30 Action News details a number of projects in the works throughout the Fresno Valley, including the forthcoming 65,000 square foot cCARE in the Saint Agnes facility. In an interview with an ABC reporter, cCARE’s CEO Troy Simon explained that cCARE’s approach to cancer care brings state-of-the-art treatment to Fresno residents battling the disease.

Some cancer is caused by genetics and other factors beyond the control of the choices made by the affected individual. However, many of the leading types of cancers can be prevented by adopting certain lifestyle habits including avoiding tobacco, limiting drinking and getting regular exercise.

Explaining the moments following her diagnosis of an aggressive form of breast cancer, Stephanie said, “I felt like I got hit by a Mack truck.” As the shock wore off, Stephanie, who recounted the details of her story on cCARE’s website, relied on her buoyant optimism and determination, along with months of treatment at the hands of Dr. Robert Lemon and the team at cCARE.

The Fresno Bee reported on cCARE’s recent unveiling of artist’s renderings of the forthcoming cancer treatment center on the Saint Agnes Medical Center campus. cCARE’s physicians have provided care for the Central Valley’s growing population for several decades. This new facility ensures that patients in the region will continue to receive excellent and convenient treatment and care.

Just days before Christmas 2015, San Diego resident Dawn Mannino discovered she has stage 4 breast cancer, a very serious diagnosis. At that time, she thought that she might very well be experiencing her last holiday season. Then she sought treatment from cCARE’s Dr. Steven Eisenberg.

Each year San Diego Magazine identifies the top doctors in the region, and this year cCARE’s Dr. Pushpendu Banerjee and Dr. James Sinclair both earned a spot on the list. Dr. Banerjee and Dr. Sinclair specialize in hematology and oncology and participate in ongoing cancer treatment research.

In July of 2014, Stephanie Jackson was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). This particular cancer type is only seen in 10 to 20 percent of breast cancer diagnoses, and it is often very aggressive. Stephanie received treatment from cCARE’s Dr. Robert Lemon, and she published her story because she hopes to educate women about the importance of self-exams and mammograms.