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

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SPH secures PACELINE grant, investigator shares his own cancer journey

September 10, 2026

"I thought that my story would offer hope to other cancer patients and cancer survivors because I've learned a lot about treatment options," says Steven Coughlin, PhD.

Several men and women push carts filled with students' personal belongings up a small hill, lining up to go into a residence hall.

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September 03, 2026

"First impressions matter, and I was honored to play a small role in helping students feel welcomed, supported, and excited about the opportunities ahead," says Teresa Waters.

2026 IGIVE 麻豆AV employee giving campaign kicks off Aug. 25

August 21, 2026

"IGIVE is our chance, together, to turn that passion into action for our students and the AU community. I'm honored to participate again this year. Go Jags," says Jeff Snow.

A woman poses with four younger children, they are all wearing backpacks and holding blankets

Healthy Grandparents Program makes back-to-school easier for grandparents

July 31, 2026

"The grandparents are so focused on taking care of these kids, and any bit of information or resource they can get, they will take it and apply it at home," says Mike Patton.

A student in scrubs operates a blood pressure machine while speaking with a participant. They are surrounded by other workers and volunteers.

Costa Layman Health Fair continues to thrive with its services

A man and woman set a table at a rural health fair. The woman is going to check the man's hemoglobin and they're smiling at each other.

AU-MNI Rural Health Fair opens to the community for the first time

Precision treatment advances cancer care with new noninvasive technology

Two men walking down the hallway between research labs.

Researcher awarded grant from Rally Foundation Childhood Cancer Research

David Munn, MD, appointed director of the Georgia Cancer Center

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IMMCG researchers, trainees share research during AAI annual meeting