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Dr. Ravi Rao Addresses With NYT an Increase in Advanced Cancers Amid Pandemic
Dr. Ravi Rao of cCARE is among the many doctors who have noticed a decline in cancer screenings during the pandemic, resulting in a rise of advanced cancers. Lockdowns led to canceled appointments due to shuttered clinics, and the delay ultimately caused a steep decline in screenings.
Video: cCARE Partners with Valley Children’s to Provide Cancer Treatments
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Parade Held for Madera Man Who Beat Hodgkins Lymphoma
Jose Flores is the owner of Joe’s Mobile Tint and started the tint shop last year. On the same day of his grand opening, Flores suffered a medical emergency, where it was discovered he had Hodgkins Lymphoma.
Dr. Eisenberg Discusses PSA Prostate Cancer Screening with Healthline
Dr. Steven Eisenberg of cCARE shares his expertise on the use of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing when conducting prostate cancer screening. While early detection of this cancer by PSA testing can lead to to unnecessary treatment in certain circumstances, it is still a powerful tool in detecting early cases of the disease.
Dr. Rao Speaks with “The Doctors” About Frustrations with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
Dr. Ravi Rao spoke with Drs. Travis Stork, Sonia Bartra and Andrew Ordon of “The Doctors” TV show about the difficulties a cCARE patient, Norma, had to endure just to get her prescribed medications. Dr. Rao discussed pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), who act as a “middle man” between the patient and his/her insurance company. PBMs are not physicians.
Dr. Rao Comments on Study’s Implications on Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Dr. Ravi Rao commented on a single-center study of elderly patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, which found that a reduction in chemotherapy dosage did not reduce the survival rate. This study, published in Clinical Oncology News, indicated that lowering the treatment dosage resulted in better tolerability than a standard dosing.
Dr. Anthony Addresses the Importance of Prostate Cancer Exams
Sometimes health issues trigger enough fear to cause patients to avoid necessary exams. Prostate cancer is one of those, although like many cancers, early detection can make a huge difference. The San Diego Union-Tribune article reminds men of the importance of detection exams, reporting that the digital rectal exam (DRE) causes the most hesitation.
Dr. Rao Voices His Frustration In Working With Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Norma Smith was diagnosed with stage-three cancer in December. However, she and her husband did not only battle the disease, but also pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Despite having her cancer medication prescribed by Dr. Ravi Rao, CVS Caremark’s PBMs denied and delayed Norma’s chemotherapy treatments several times over the past seven months.
Dr. Frakes Named One of Top 5 Best Oncologists in San Diego
cCARE’s Dr. Laurie Frakes was highly rated for her extraordinary level of care for her patients. The Best Oncologists in San Diego list is based on this rating points list, which contains 60 considerations including experience, impact on medical field, quality of care, awards earned and more.
Dr. Casandra Anderson Talks Comprehensive Care with CVT
Your Central Valley sat down with Dr. Casandra Anderson to talk about the comprehensive approach cCARE takes to cancer care.
Dr. A. Mustajeeb Haseeb Featured in Pro News Report for Excellent Care
Pro News Report shines a spotlight on Dr. A. Mustajeeb Haseeb for his excellent care for oncology and hematology patients. Dr. Haseeb’s passion for providing patient care that incorporates cutting-edge cancer research, innovative cancer treatments and emotional support leaves quite the impression on his patients.
For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, cCARE Shares Importance of Prevention & Early Detection
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and cCARE is doing its part to educate the public on how to prevent the disease. In 2021 alone an estimated 235,760 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States. More Americans die of lung cancer than prostate, breast and colorectal cancers combined.
MOASC & Mammoth Times Feature Our Survivorship Care Initiative
The Medical Oncology Association of Southern California (MOASC) and the Mammoth Times shared cCARE’s Survivorship Care initiative as an opportunity to shine the light of hope on this disease. With ongoing advances in all areas of oncology care, more people are cancer survivors than ever before. But surviving is not the end.
Physician Family & Scienfinite Highlight cCARE’s Cancer Survivorship Care
Physician Family Media and Scienfinite contributed to raising awareness during National Cancer Survivor Month by highlighting cCARE’s Cancer Survivorship Care initiative. Cancer Survivorship Care is all about creating continuity of care that allows patients to find strength and direction in their renewed life by helping them transition from cancer patients to cancer survivors.
Dr. Ravi Rao Tells Fox 11 Los Angeles of Campaign to Encourage Cancer Screenings
FOX 11 Los Angeles interviewed cCARE’s Dr. Ravi Rao on the major decline in 2020 in cancer screenings, diagnoses and treatment due to COVID-19. Dr. Rao shared information on the importance of screenings and the new campaign the Community Oncology Alliance and CancerCare have partnered to launch. Called Time To Screen, the campaign encourages people to take control of their health by getting back on track with recommended screenings.
Good Morning America Features Dr. Steven Eisenberg Who Sings for Cancer Patients
Good Morning America talks with cCARE’s Dr. Steven Eisenberg about his new book Love is the Strongest Medicine and how he provides support to his cancer patients undergoing treatment through singing. He values doctor-patient interpersonal relationships and incorporates this into his practice.
Dr. Eisenberg Shares 5 Tips to Lower Cancer Risk with KMJNOW Talk Radio
cCARE’s Dr. Steven Eisenberg offered five lifestyle changes that can reduce cancer risk with KMJNOW Talk Radio from his new book Love is the Strongest Medicine. He helps his patients fight cancer by using both conventional and innovative medical technologies while also teaching them how to overcome negative emotions by cultivating acceptance, love and self-compassion.
Dr. Ravi Rao Addresses With NYT an Increase in Advanced Cancers Amid Pandemic
Dr. Ravi Rao of cCARE is among the many doctors who have noticed a decline in cancer screenings during the pandemic, resulting in a rise of advanced cancers. Lockdowns led to canceled appointments due to shuttered clinics, and the delay ultimately caused a steep decline in screenings.
Video: cCARE Partners with Valley Children’s to Provide Cancer Treatments
cCARE Fresno Commercial.