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“It is a tremendous honor to be included on this list with so many influential leaders from across Georgia," says AU President Russell T. Keen.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly nine out of 10 adults who smoke cigarettes daily, first try smoking by age 18, with e-cigarettes having been the most used tobacco product among young people since 2014. The Georgia Cancer Center’s Tobacco Cessation team and Cancer Information and Awareness team have joined…

Roughly 60,000 people get diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year. While treatment can include chemotherapy, surgery and radiation, nutrition therapy can play an important part as well. Registered Dietitians (RD) work with patients to help maintain mealtime enjoyment and nutritional status. To understand the importance of nutrition therapy in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, we…

Being a caregiver for someone diagnosed with cancer is no easy task, however, when a caretaker does not practice self-care it can become even harder. Caretakers are the backbone of patient care- from ensuring patients make it to appointments on time, picking up prescriptions from the pharmacy, and aiding with side effect management. This responsibility…