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cCARE Kuppa Joy Picked as a Fresno Hidden Gem
The Fresno Bee picked Kuppa Joy at cCARE’s cancer center as one of the hidden gem restaurants in Fresno. It is in the main waiting area of cCARE as a stand-alone café for patients, their family members and friends, and medical staff. Kuppa Joy offers tasty options for coffee, tea, bakery items, and Rappit Up vegan and vegetarian food.

Fresno Bee Features cCARE’s Collaboration for Coffee and Comfort
The Fresno Bee mentioned a new Kuppa Joy kiosk in cCARE’s cancer center in Fresno, CA. Kuppa Joy at cCARE serves as a stand-alone café for the facility. Kuppa Joy is also providing free coffee concierge services to all patients receiving treatment.

ABC30 Helps Celebrate Final Chemo Treatment for Police Chief Sever
After one year of treatment and six surgeries, Hanford Police Chief Parker Sever completed his final chemotherapy treatment. A large group of Sever’s friends and family gathered at cCARE’s Fresno location to celebrate with him.

cCARE Opens New Cancer Center in Fresno
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.

cCARE Ready to Open Newly Redesigned Cancer Center
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.

Dr. Sinclair Speaks out Against Federal 340B Drug Pricing Program
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.

cCARE Cancer Center to Serve Growing Need in Fresno Valley
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.

Dr. Eisenberg’s Tips For Avoiding Cancer
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.

cCARE Patient Shares Her Story of Survival for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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.
Dr. Bessudo Weighs in on New Breast Cancer Research
A 2007 breast cancer research study published by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer suggested that women working nights and disrupting their body’s natural sleep patterns were putting themselves at higher risk for breast cancer. Recent research refutes these claims, and cCARE’s Dr. Alberto Bessudo commented on these findings in an article on the HealthZette website.

Cutting-Edge Melanoma Treatment Is Changing Lives
The harrowing tale of Jim Brusso’s battle with recurring melanoma is featured in a story in the Encinitas Advocate. Brusso is a patient of cCARE’s Dr. Ed McClay, a long-time expert in melanoma treatment. When Jim visited Dr. McClay in April, he’d planned on having major brain surgery to remove a tumor on his pituitary gland that was causing him to lose his eyesight.

Skin Cancer Cured and Eyesight Saved
The harrowing tale of Jim Brusso’s battle with recurring melanoma is featured in a story in the Del Mar Times. Brusso is a patient of cCARE’s Dr. Ed McClay, a long-time expert in melanoma treatment. When Jim visited Dr. McClay in April, he’d planned on having major brain surgery to remove a tumor on his pituitary gland that was causing him to lose his eyesight.

cCARE Partners with Saint Agnes to Provide New Cancer Center
cCARE is joining forces with Saint Agnes in Fresno to provide what is expected to be the largest private cancer center in the Central Valley. The project will expand and renovate an existing 31,000-square-foot center into a new 65,000-square-foot facility, and is expected to be finished in a year to 15 months.

cCARE Receives 2009 Hematology and Oncology Practice Excellence National Award
Fresno-based cCARE (CCA) has been selected as the recipient of the National 2009 HOPE (Hematology and Oncology Practice Excellence) award as the best example of a medium-sized practice in the category of Clinical Best Practices.

HOPE: Clinical Best Practices – Hematology & Oncology News
Hematology & Oncology News featured California Cancer Associates for Research & Excellence for earning the HOPE (Hematology and Oncology Practice Excellence) award, in the category of Clinical Best Practices.