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The Georgia Cancer Center newsroom features all of the latest news, publications and media coverage for the cancer center.

On deadline? Call (706) 799-8841 to reach the Communications and Media Relations coordinator for the Georgia Cancer Center. For other questions, contact Chris Curry at 706-721-9176 or chrcurry@augusta.edu.

 
A woman poses with four younger children, they are all wearing backpacks and holding blankets

Healthy Grandparents Program makes back-to-school easier for grandparents

July 31, 2026

"The grandparents are so focused on taking care of these kids, and any bit of information or resource they can get, they will take it and apply it at home," says Mike Patton.

Healthy Grandparents Program makes back-to-school easier for grandparents
A student in scrubs operates a blood pressure machine while speaking with a participant. They are surrounded by other workers and volunteers.

Costa Layman Health Fair continues to thrive with its services

July 16, 2026

Sponsored by the College of Nursing, Augusta University colleges, departments, and community organization joined together to provide the 21st day of wellness to the workers of Costa Farms.

Costa Layman Health Fair continues to thrive with its services
A man and woman set a table at a rural health fair. The woman is going to check the man's hemoglobin and they're smiling at each other.

AU-MNI Rural Health Fair opens to the community for the first time

June 17, 2026

"We're providing services and information to people that they maybe wouldn't get elsewhere," says Jessica Stewart, PhD.

AU-MNI Rural Health Fair opens to the community for the first time
photo from article Precision treatment advances cancer care with new noninvasive technology

Precision treatment advances cancer care with new noninvasive technology

June 17, 2026

Wellstar MCG Health and the Georgia Cancer Center have begun treating patients using the new Elekta Esprit Gamma Knife, a state-of-the-art, noninvasive treatment.

Precision treatment advances cancer care with new noninvasive technology
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Researcher awarded grant from Rally Foundation Childhood Cancer Research

Researcher awarded grant from Rally Foundation Childhood Cancer Research
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David Munn, MD, appointed director of the Georgia Cancer Center

David Munn, MD, appointed director of the Georgia Cancer Center
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IMMCG researchers, trainees share research during AAI annual meeting

IMMCG researchers, trainees share research during AAI annual meeting
In this photo, you see people walking down a sidewalk. They are participants in the Georgia Cancer Center's Unite in the Fight Against Cancer 2026 community event.

GCC hosts 2026 Unite in the Fight Against Cancer event

GCC hosts 2026 Unite in the Fight Against Cancer event
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Augusta University enjoys a successful 2026 legislative session

Augusta University enjoys a successful 2026 legislative session
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Young adults with colorectal cancer face delays, unequal access to care

Young adults with colorectal cancer face delays, unequal access to care
 

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