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We are Georgia's Cancer Center

The Georgia Cancer Center newsroom features all of the latest news, publications and media coverage for the cancer center.

On deadline? Call (706) 799-8841 to reach the Communications and Media Relations coordinator for the Georgia Cancer Center. For other questions, contact Chris Curry at 706-721-9176 or chrcurry@augusta.edu.


 
A woman stands in the hallway of a hospital.
MCG, GCC professor named 2025 Health Equity Fellow

MCG, GCC professor named 2025 Health Equity Fellow

October 03, 2025

A woman stands in the hallway of a hospital.“This opportunity will enhance my commitment to community-based education initiatives and participatory research," says Ashanda R. Esdaille, MD.

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Cancer Center researcher targets colon cancer with a treatment fusion

Cancer Center researcher targets colon cancer with a treatment fusion

September 29, 2025

Woman wearing a scientific lab coat standing in a research lab.“This is a newer treatment approach, but the initial results have been promising,” says Shilpa Sharma, PhD.

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This photo shows men and women riding bicycles on a street during Paceday 2023.
Join Team Jaguar to be part of PaceDay 2025, support Georgia Cancer Center

Join Team Jaguar to be part of PaceDay 2025, support Georgia Cancer Center

September 22, 2025

This photo shows men and women riding bicycles on a street during Paceday 2023.In addition to the bike ride and 5K run/walk, there will also be stationary bikes with an instructor offering several spin class sessions during the day.

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a yellow sunscreen dispenser with a yellow and blue ribbon attached to it stands next to a tree in a park. There is a sign attached to it that says "Free Sunscreen SPF 30" with a Georgia Cancer Center Augusta University logo and "Learn More" next to a QR code. At the bottom of the sign is a web address for impactmelanoma.org.
Georgia Cancer Center projects address rise of skin cancer in Georgia 

Georgia Cancer Center projects address rise of skin cancer in Georgia 

September 15, 2025

a yellow sunscreen dispenser with a yellow and blue ribbon attached to it stands next to a tree in a park. There is a sign attached to it that says "Free Sunscreen SPF 30" with a Georgia Cancer Center Augusta University logo and "Learn More" next to a QR code. At the bottom of the sign is a web address for impactmelanoma.org.“Although skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., it is also one of the most preventable and is highly treatable when detected early,” says Brenda Santellano, MD.

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AU researchers share insight with local community through forum

AU researchers share insight with local community through forum

A group of bikers start a race at the starting line.
10 reasons to participate in PaceDay 2025

10 reasons to participate in PaceDay 2025

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2025 IGIVE Augusta University employee giving campaign kicks off Sept. 9

2025 IGIVE Augusta University employee giving campaign kicks off Sept. 9

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The Importance of Food Safety for Leukemia/Lymphoma Patients

The Importance of Food Safety for Leukemia/Lymphoma Patients

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Could salmonella be used to treat cancer? Georgia Cancer Center researcher sees promise

Could salmonella be used to treat cancer? Georgia Cancer Center researcher sees promise

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A test run of warmth and care

A test run of warmth and care

 

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News 12/26

Paceline Palooza event held to raise money for cancer research

News Channel 6

Paceline Palooza raises money for cancer research

News Channel 6

First Pediatric Anesthesia Project patient rings bell at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia

News 12/26

Local kid completes treatment with CHOG’s anesthesia team

Augusta Good News

Aced It! Two-year-old rings bell to signal end of radiation

The Augusta Press

Georgia Cancer Center expands skin protection initiative to North Augusta

North Augusta Star

North Augusta Greeneway is officially Sun Safe with free SPF now available

News 12/26

Nonprofit aims to educate, support lung cancer community

News Channel 6

Free sunscreen dispenser now available at North Augusta’s Boeckh Park

 
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Reducing the Burden

The Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University is dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer in Georgia and across the globe through superior care, innovation, and education. Through unprecedented expansion, the Georgia Cancer Center is providing access to more first-in-the-nation clinical trials, world-renowned experts and life-saving options.

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