Georgia Cancer Center

04/01/2026

April is Testicular Cancer, Esophageal, and Head & Neck Cancer, Awareness Month. We encourage you to do self-examinations, and report any changes to your doctor!

04/01/2026

03/29/2026

Managing the physical and emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis is a complex challenge that extends far beyond the tumor itself.

In a recent episode of A Cancer Conversation, Dr. Lauren Bigham, director of the Psycho-Social Oncology program, and Dr. Egidio Del Fabbro, director of Palliative Medicine—sat down to discuss how an interdisciplinary approach is shifting the focus from simply treating a disease to caring for the whole person.

Hello and welcome to this episode of A Cancer Conversation with the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University. If your pain management is not where you wan...

03/26/2026

Spring have arrived, and with in, lots of fresh produce! We've gathered together a few fun recipes that center around in season produce. Give them a go!

Spring is just around the corner, meaning warmer weather and plenty of new fruits and vegetables in the grocery store or local farmer’s market. The Evans Market season started on the 7th and the Augusta Downtown Market will start on March 21st. Eating seasonally can not only be more cost-effective...

03/25/2026

Don't miss it! The Softball and Baseball Cancer Awareness Games are THIS SATURDAY and did we mention that admission is FREE? Join us and Augusta University Athletics for two great games!

03/19/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and, fortunately, this type of cancer comes with several nutrition recommendations that can reduce your risk.

Check out a few nutrition suggestions our Dietitians have for you by reading the article here:

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and, fortunately, this type of cancer comes with several nutrition recommendations that can reduce your risk. Because what you eat goes through your colon, it can play a big role in your cancer risk. Let’s take a look at what foods you should reduce or av...

03/18/2026

Today is Augusta Gives Day, and we've got so many incredible programs that you can make a difference with by donating, such as: the Yoga for Healing Program, Unite in the Fight Against Cancer,, and our Pediatric Immunotherapy Program, just to name a few. We're making differences in the care we provide our community, but we can't do it without you!

Your support means the world to us and our patients, so head over to https://give.augusta.edu/schools/AugustaUniversity/augusta-gives-2026/pages/Research/GeorgiaCancerCenter to make a donation!

03/16/2026

This month, we say best wishes to two Georgia Cancer Center leaders. Dr. Jorge Cortes, director of the Georgia Cancer Center, and Dr. Balveen Kaur, our associate director for Laboratory Discovery Research.

Last month, we held a celebration to honor their achievements during their time at the Cancer Center. We want to say thank you and best of luck in your new opportunities.

03/11/2026

03/10/2026

The Gold Humanism Honor Society recognizes physicians who exemplify compassionate, patient-centered care and serve as role models for humanism in medicine. Priyanka Raval was selected for this recognition because of her outstanding dedication to both her patients and the broader community. Through her service, mentorship, and unwavering compassion, Dr. Raval embodies the values and spirit of the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

03/09/2026

We hope to see you at our next Cancer Awareness Games! It'll be a great afternoon spent with our friends at Augusta University Athletics!