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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 Dirty Little Secret of Cancer Care that Nobody’s Talking About
,Why Your Cancer Care Success May Depend on 100-Year-Old Technology (And What You Can Do About It) The dirty little secret of cancer care is that the preservation method chosen for your tumor tissue could be the difference between accessing cutting-edge AI-driven...
5 Things You Need to Know About Breast Cancer
Protecting Your Future Beyond Today's Breast Cancer Diagnosis A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-altering moment, filled with questions about treatment, prognosis, and the road ahead. While initial therapies are increasingly effective, a crucial truth often goes...
The Hidden Crisis in Cancer Care – Why FFPE Tissue Preservation is Failing Cancer Patients
When most patients are diagnosed with cancer, they assume their care team is preserving every possible option for future treatment. But in truth, a quiet failure happens in nearly every cancer case—before a second opinion can be given, before genomic testing can...
5 Things You Need To Know About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, and understanding its nuances is crucial for early detection, effective treatment, and improved outcomes.1 While the news of any cancer diagnosis can be daunting, advancements in research and treatment offer...
Your Cancer, Your Control – Reclaiming Ownership in Cancer Care
When facing cancer, many patients describe feeling as though their lives have been hijacked and they have lost control of their own bodies. Medical appointments take over calendars, complex terminology clouds understanding, and critical decisions often feel rushed. In...
Cryopreservation of Tumor Tissue Explained
Dr. Ken Dixon, a retired cancer surgeon with over 40 years in practice explains why cryopreservation of tumor tissue is an important step in the fight against cancer. [video width="960" height="540"...