Georgia Cancer Center is “United by Unique” for World Cancer Day

The Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University, a leading research and treatment center, is joining organizations across the world to honor World Cancer Day on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The purpose of the international event is to celebrate cancer survivors and raise awareness about cancer prevention, detection and treatment.

“World Cancer Day is a powerful reminder of the global impact of this disease and the ever-growing need for collective action,” said Jorge E. Cortes, MD, director of the Georgia Cancer Center. “At our Cancer Center, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of cancer research and translating those discoveries into improved outcomes for all of our patients.”

Representatives from the GCC will be tabling at four locations across Augusta University’s Health Sciences Campus, including the Georgia Cancer Center’s Outpatient Clinic, Downtown Outpatient Clinic, Radiation Therapy Center and inside Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center’s Entrance A. Patients, visitors, faculty and staff are encouraged to stop by the tables from 9 a.m. until noon for information, giveaways and light refreshments.

This year’s World Cancer Day theme, “United by Unique,” places people at the center of care and their stories at the heart of the conversation.

“Every cancer survivor has a different journey,” said Maryclaire Regan, community outreach coordinator at the GCC. “I’m proud to be part of the Georgia Cancer Center because our teams recognize that and honor each person’s lived experience with people-centered care.”

People-centered care reorients healthcare around people instead of diseases and empowers individuals to participate in care planning as partners to ensure their needs are met. The multidisciplinary team of experts at the Georgia Cancer Center, including oncologists, surgeons, researchers and support staff, are committed to this standard to provide the highest quality care to patients and their families.

“We are incredibly proud of the work being done at the Georgia Cancer Center,” Cortes said. “Our commitment to excellence in cancer care is unwavering, and we will continue to strive for a future where cancer is no longer a threat in the state of Georgia and around the world.”