August 14, 2019
The members of the American Society for Radiation and Oncology (ASTRO), a 10,000 member professional society, have elected new board members, including Dr. Constantine Mantz, Chief Policy Officer at 21st Century Oncology, the largest integrated cancer care network in America, who will serve as ASTRO's health policy council vice chair.
August 14, 2019
21st Century Oncology (21CO), the largest integrated cancer-care network in America, announced the addition of Dr. Robert Hesselgesser, whose specialties include treating skin cancers and high and low dose rate Iridium-192, to its practice at 21st Century Oncology of California. With the Addition of a New Specialist, 21st Century Oncology Expands into a Critical Practice Area in San Joaquin County
August 01, 2019
21st Century Oncology (21CO), the largest integrated cancer-care network in America, announced that Edward C. Grendys, JR., MD, FACOG, FACS with Florida Gynecologic Oncology will expand the practice with 21st Century Oncology, opening a new office in Naples, FL. Patients in Collier County will have greater access to high quality, personalized care for complex gynecologic problems and suspected diagnosed cancers of the female reproductive tract.
August 01, 2019
21st Century Oncology (21CO), the largest integrated cancer-care network in America, announced the addition of urologist Dr. Andrew Franklin to its practice at Asheville Urological Associates, in Asheville, NC. With the addition of a new specialist, 21st Century Oncology expands into a critical practice area.
July 31, 2019
A newly published report—co-authored by Dr. Frank Vicini, principal investigator at 21st Century Oncology, and several oncologists from leading medical institutions—finds that older women with low-risk, hormone-positive breast cancer can safely opt for a short dose of radiation instead of taking anti-estrogen pills, which can cause adverse side effects like hot flashes, weight gain and bone fracture. For women age 70 and older with low-risk breast cancer, radiation is an effective alternative to anti-hormonal therapy.
July 26, 2019
21st Century Oncology (21CO), the largest integrated cancer-care network in America, announced the addition of Radiation Oncologist, Dustin Boyer to its practices in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. With the addition of a new specialist, 21st Century Oncology expands into a critical practice area.
July 22, 2019
South Florida Surgical Oncology, a division of 21st Century Oncology, the largest integrated cancer care network in America, has recently completed its first advanced robotic gastrointestinal operation at Lee Memorial Hospital. The facility is one of the few in the nation to adopt innovative technology for advanced gastrointestinal surgeries.
June 21, 2019
RTR Urology, a Division of 21st Century Oncology, the largest integrated cancer care network in America, is now offering its patients state-of-the-art treatment using “blue light cystoscopy,” an innovative technology that allows doctors to more accurately diagnose and treat bladder cancer, the seventh most commonly diagnosed cancer in the nation. Patients are treated at Venice Regional Bayfront Health (VRBH). “Blue light cystoscopy” improves diagnosis and could decrease recurrence in difficult-to-treat cancer.
June 15, 2019
Bluegrass Radiation Oncology, a practice of 21st Century Oncology, the largest integrated cancer care network in America, has invested in an upgraded Varian IX machine that offers Rapid Arc, a technology that constantly rotates around the patient, providing more effective radiation treatment to minimize time spent on the table. This new machine delivers more precise treatment.
May 28, 2019
21st Century Oncology is pleased to announce that Gabriel de Paz, Chief Information Officer recently became a CHIME Certified Healthcare CIO. Launched in 2008 by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), the CHCIO program is the only certification designed exclusively for leaders in health information technology. It represents one of the highest professional achievements in the industry.
