Suburban Hematology Oncology, Gwinnett Georgia

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from SHOA!!!

10/30/2025

Today, we're celebrating Ann Chandler, our former Paint Gwinnett Pink Committee Chair. 🎉 She served from 2023-2024 and her dedication has helped shaped the event to what it is today. She shared, “I first became involved with the Foundation through Paint Gwinnett Pink.

As a breast cancer survivor, it was important for me to support others who struggled or are still struggling with their cancer battle. Although it is a large system, the Gwinnett Hospital System has a small town feel in the way it provides care and supports its patients”.

Pictured with Ann is our current Committee Chair, Cathy Dougherty. This moment represents the teamwork and passion that keeps Paint Gwinnett Pink growing stronger each year. Thank you both for all you do!

10/19/2025

10/16/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when we see a wave of pink reminding us of the importance of screening and early detection. Why are screenings so crucial? Because they are our best defense in finding cancer at its earliest stages, often before any physical symptoms can be seen or felt. When breast cancer is detected early and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. This statistic alone underscores the life-saving power of proactive health screenings like mammograms. They are not just appointments on a calendar; they are vital steps in protecting your long-term health and well-being.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the United States, after skin cancer, and is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Here is what everyone should know:

While rare, men can also get breast cancer.

The most common symptom is a new lump or mass in the breast.

Other possible symptoms include swelling of all or part of a breast, skin dimpling, breast or ni**le pain, and ni**le retraction (turning inward).

Simply being a woman and getting older are the two main risk factors.

About 5-10% of breast cancers are thought to be hereditary, caused by abnormal genes passed from parent to child (like BRCA1 and BRCA2).

A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast and is the most effective screening tool for detecting breast cancer early.

The American Cancer Society recommends that women at average risk have the choice to start annual mammograms between ages 40 and 44, and all women should begin yearly mammograms by age 45.

Monthly breast self-exams can help you become familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel, making it easier to notice changes.

Lifestyle factors like maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active, and limiting alcohol can help lower your risk.

A family history of breast or ovarian cancer on either your mother's or father's side is a significant risk factor.

Most women (about 85%) who get breast cancer do not have a family history of the disease.

This October, take action for yourself and the women you love. Know your risk, know your body, and get screened. Talk to your healthcare provider about your personal screening plan. If you are due for a mammogram, don't delay.

10/15/2025

We hope to see everyone this weekend!

2025 Paint Gwinnett Pink 5k Walk/Run for Breast Cancer and Survivor Celebration!!!

Location has changed to Gas South District
October 18th, 2025
Gas South District
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097

YOUR IMPACT
Thank you for your support of 2025 Paint Gwinnett Pink. Your impact has helped benefit programs and equipment needs supporting the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute in Gwinnett. Through your support since 2016, $3,324,456 has been raised.
2025 Goal: $500,000

Thank you for your support of 2025 Paint Gwinnett Pink. Your impact has helped benefit programs and equipment needs supporting the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute in Gwinnett. Through your support since 2016, $3,324,456 has been raised.

10/08/2025

10/01/2025

Northside Hospital is leading the way to bringing advanced cancer immunotherapies, like Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, to Georgia. FOX LOCAL host Alyse Eady talks to Dr. Liza Bachier about the breakthrough Melanoma treatment.

09/22/2025

2025 Paint Gwinnett Pink 5k Walk/Run for Breast Cancer and Survivor Celebration!!!

Location has changed to Gas South District
October 18th, 2025
Gas South District
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097

YOUR IMPACT
Thank you for your support of 2025 Paint Gwinnett Pink. Your impact has helped benefit programs and equipment needs supporting the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute in Gwinnett. Through your support since 2016, $3,324,456 has been raised.
2025 Goal: $500,000

https://support.paintgwinnettpink.com/site/TR?fr_id=1160&pg=entry

09/16/2025

Happy IT day to the team at SHOA that keeps the systems running! I personally think they are the best (and the fact that I’m the IT manager doesn’t influence my decision at all) we love our staff and we enjoy making sure everyone can do their jobs to take care of our amazing patients everyday!

09/08/2025

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Hudgens Professional Building on
Northside Hospital Duluth Campus, Suite 330
3855 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Sign In & Light Lunch
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Program (Held in the Gallery)
Register in advance for this program at:
www.cscatlanta.org