In The News
cCARE Prepares to Break Ground on Expansive Fresno Facility
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.
Dr. Eisenberg Brings Music To Cancer Patients
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.
cCARE Top Doctors Featured in San Diego Magazine
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.
Dr. Lemon’s Patient Beats TNBC (Triple Negative Breast Cancer)
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.
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.
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.
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.