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For more than 35 years, Ken Dixon, M.D., FACS, a surgeon with Surgical Oncology of Northeast Georgia, has treated cancer patients in his practice located in Gainesville, Ga. After a lifetime taking care of cancer patients, and telling a patient or a family member ‘there is nothing left to do’ Dr. Dixon began a journey to do more. Hear more of Dr. Dixon’s thoughts directly from him from this blog.
The Cold Truth About Cancer Testing & Treatment – Why Cryopreservation Matters
Did you know that the accuracy of your cancer diagnosis—and potentially your treatment plan—could be compromised by how your tumor tissue is handled after surgery? This isn't just a minor technical detail; it could be the difference between getting the right treatment...
Cryopreservation of Tumor Tissue Yields Superior Results
Cryopreserving your tumor tissue represents a forward-thinking approach to cancer care that offers several critical advantages over conventional formalin fixation: Maximized DNA Recovery: Cryopreservation techniques extract more than four times the amount of DNA...
5 Critical Cancer Facts Everyone Must Know
In the rapidly evolving field of cancer research and treatment, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a groundbreaking force, reshaping the way we approach precision oncology. Traditionally, cancer treatments have been standardized, mass approaches that...
Tumor Banking – 5 Reasons You Should Control Your Cancer Tissue
5 Reasons Why You Should Tumor Bank Your Biopsy Tissue If you or a loved one has a suspicion of, or have been diagnosed with cancer, making informed decisions about your treatment is critical. One of the most groundbreaking advancements in cancer care today is tumor...
Lung Cancer Mesothelioma – The Hidden Dangers and How SpeciCare Opens New Treatment Doors
Lung Cancer Mesothelioma: The Hidden Dangers and How SpeciCare Opens New Treatment Doors Understanding Lung Cancer Mesothelioma Lung cancer mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs (pleura) due to prolonged...
What to Do After a Cancer Diagnosis
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is one of the most difficult things a person can go through. And figuring out what to do next can be just as challenging. Between the emotions, the questions and the growing to-do list, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Here are four things...