Georgia Cancer Specialists

04/16/2026

Dr. Lynn Zemsky's patient shares her story
https://www.gacancer.com/ourteam/lynn-zemsky-md

https://www.northside.com/about/news-center/patient-stories/carries-story-conquered-breast-cancer-and-kilimanjaro

When Carrie Chapman, of Canton, found out she had breast cancer in April 2022, she made a point not to let the cancer define her.

04/16/2026

Dr. Mary Ninan patient shares her story

https://www.gacancer.com/ourteam/mary-ninan-md

https://www.northside.com/about/news-center/patient-stories/elyses-story-compassion-through-cancer-care

But once treatment began at Northside Hospital, she quickly realized “there was a lot more to it.” Even with some preparation — having accompanied a close family friend to treatment a month earlier — nothing fully prepared her for the emotional and physical weight of her own journey.

04/16/2026

Dr. Stephen Szabo discusses why early detection in gallbladder cancer matters
https://www.gacancer.com/ourteam/stephen-szabo-md

https://www.northside.com/about/news-center/article-details/gallbladder-cancer-why-early-detection-matters

Gallbladder cancer is a rare type of biliary tract cancer, with only 12,640 cases diagnosed annually in the United States. Gallbladder cancer is nevertheless a deadly disease, with 4,590 deaths projected for 2026 and an overall survival of 20% at five years for all stages combined. Survival is stron...

04/16/2026

Dr. Shailesh Satpute discuses advances in Kidney Cancer
https://www.gacancer.com/ourteam/shailesh-r-satpute-md

https://www.northside.com/about/news-center/article-details/advances-in-kidney-cancer

March marks Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) ranks as the third most common urologic malignancy. In 2026, it’s estimated that there will be 80,450 new cases and 15160 deaths from RCC in the United States.¹

04/16/2026

Dr. Jolly discusses advances in esophageal cancer treatment https://www.northside.com/about/news-center/article-details/esophageal-cancer-treatment-advances

https://www.gacancer.com/ourteam/pradeep-jolly-md

Esophageal and gastroesophageal cancers remain a major global health challenge. In 2022, an estimated 511,000 new cases and 445,000 deaths were reported worldwide, and the disease continues to rank among the leading causes of cancer-related mortality globally.

04/01/2026

Dr, Chengappa's evolving care in colon cancer

https://www.northside.com/about/news-center/article-details/evolving-care-in-colon-cancer

https://www.gacancer.com/ourteam/madhuri-chengappa-md

Colorectal cancer remains the third most common cancer in the United States, with approximately 158,850 new diagnoses and 55,000 deaths estimated in 2026. Although the numbers are high, over the past 18 months, practice-changing advances across targeted therapy, immunotherapy, emerging agents and mo...

03/19/2026

Dr. Subbannan's patient shares her journey with colon cancer.
https://www.gacancer.com/ourteam/karthi-subbannan-md

https://www.northside.com/about/news-center/videos/doctor-patient-relationship-tackles-colon-cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer disproportionately affects the Black community. The rates are the highest of any racial/ethnic group in the United States.

03/09/2026

Dr. Fernando's patient shares her story.

https://www.northside.com/about/news-center/patient-stories/kims-story-a-journey-from-cancer-patient-to-advocate

https://www.gacancer.com/ourteam/nishan-fernando-md

For the past six years, Kim Jette of Cu***ng, has walked a daunting and unexpected path — one that began with a diagnosis of advanced colon cancer, continued through complex treatments and complications, and ultimately led her to Washington, D.C., as a passionate advocate for colorectal cancer awa...

03/04/2026

A friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins soon.
The official time change will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. Please remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. Thank you, and enjoy the extra daylight!

Helpful Tips:

• Check and replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Replace any smoke alarms older than ten years and any CO alarms older than five years.

• Prepare a disaster supply kit for your home (water, food, flashlights, batteries, blankets).

• Once you’ve created your home disaster kit, use the semi-annual time change as a reminder to check its contents, including testing and replacing flashlight batteries.

02/04/2026

Dr. Nishan Fernando's patient shares her story

https://www.northside.com/about/news-center/patient-stories/neenas-story-finding-strength-through-two-cancers

https://www.gacancer.com/ourteam/nishan-fernando-md

Over Thanksgiving break 2021, Neena Gulley and her family took a “dream vacation” to Hawaii. The Alpharetta resident said she had the time of her life but felt fatigued, attributing it to the stress of travel and the upcoming holidays. In December, she noticed a lump in her breast during her mon...

02/03/2026

Georgia Cancer Specialists welcomes Dr. Sarah Wood. Dr. Wood is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, American Medical Association, & American College of Physicians.

https://www.gacancer.com/ourteam/sarah-wood-md

02/03/2026

Georgia Cancer Specialists welcomes Dr. Stephen Szabo. Dr. Szabo is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology. He will be at our Alpharetta and Johns Creek offices.

https://www.gacancer.com/ourteam/stephen-szabo-md