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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.

Can Cryopreserved Tissue be Used in Clinical Trials?

Can Cryopreserved Tissue be Used in Clinical Trials?

Yes, absolutely! Cryopreserved tissue is not only used in clinical trials, but it's becoming increasingly critical and sought-after for many modern clinical trials, especially those in precision oncology and cell/gene therapy. The current standard of FFPE preservation...

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What Happens to My Tumor Tissue After it’s Cryopreserved?

What Happens to My Tumor Tissue After it’s Cryopreserved?

Once your tumor tissue is successfully cryopreserved, it enters a state of suspended animation, essentially "on pause" until it's needed. The purpose of this advanced preservation method is to unlock a wide range of advanced options for your current and future cancer...

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Does SpeciCare Coordinate with My Doctor or Hospital?

Does SpeciCare Coordinate with My Doctor or Hospital?

Yes, SpeciCare absolutely coordinates with your doctor and hospital. Once you order your SpeciKit, it will be express shipped to you and one of our patient coordinators will contact your surgeon or hospital to confirm your tissue processing between your medical team...

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