Practice News
Raising awareness about pancreatic cancer
October 26, 2023
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - On Tues. Oct. 24 on NewsChannel 7 Today, Dr. Steven Finkelstein, MD, DABR, FACRO, discussed pancreatic cancer. November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, but this month, there is an event to raise money and awareness about Pancreatic Cancer locally.
The 7th Annual Ride for a Cure is back again as The Witches of St. Andrews work to help raise money for pancreatic cancer patients. That event is happening this Sat. Oct. 28. To learn more, go here. Dr. Finkelstein will be the grand marshal in the Ride for a Cure parade as well. To watch full video click here.
ReadBuddy Check 13 with Amy Hoyt and Dr. Andrew Weber
October 11, 2023
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — News 13’s Amy Hoyt talks to Oncologist Dr. Andrew Weber, MD from the Florida Cancer Affiliates of Northwest Florida in Panama City to discuss his background, practice, and more! To watch full video Click here
ReadProstate Cancer Awareness Month, what men need to know
October 11, 2023
On Thurs. Sept. 28 edition of NewsChannel 7 Today, Dr. Steven Finkelstein, MD, DABR, FACRO, discussed prostate cancer. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).
ReadFlorida Cancer Affiliates Brings Advanced Radiation Technology to Panama City
October 14, 2020
The Versa HD linear accelerator will offer patients the latest in radiation treatment for a broad spectrum of cancers.
Panama City, October 14: Florida Cancer Affiliates (FCA), a premier provider of cancer care and a practice in The US Oncology Network, is excited to announce the addition of an advanced radiation treatment system designed to improve patient care. Developed by Elekta, the new Versa HD linear accelerator provides the flexibility to treat a broad spectrum of tumors throughout the body, while enabling treatment of highly complex cancers that require precision targeting. FCA invested in the sophisticated technology to provide the latest radiation therapy to patients living in Panama City, eliminating the need to drive out of town for treatment.
ReadASCO News Feature
August 20, 2019
Surging Ahead: Oncologists Pivot to Keep Cancer Treatment Moving in the Wake of Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael was the strongest storm on record in the Florida Panhandle, and wrought devastation and rebuilding to communities and cancer care centers in the area. The fourth-strongest landfalling hurricane in the United States, in terms of its maximum sustained winds, struck Florida’s Gulf Coast on October 10, 2018. What happened during the next 24 hours devastated Bay County, Florida. Read more
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