by admin | Apr 7, 2026 | Early Detection & Screening, Prostate Cancer
Ralph Puckett of Dacula, Georgia, learned he might have prostate cancer in December 2018, when a routine annual physical with his primary care physician revealed an elevated PSA and an enlarged prostate. He followed up with a urologist for a complete urological... 
by admin | Apr 3, 2026 | Prevention
Community members, local officials and healthcare leaders gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Wellstar’s newest cancer care facility, marking a significant milestone in expanding oncology services for Bartow County. The facility began seeing patients Feb. 23,... 
by admin | Mar 31, 2026 | Early Detection & Screening, Prevention
Six physicians from across Northside Hospital Cancer Institute gathered March 23 at Northside Hospital Cherokee for a community discussion on “The State of Cancer Care in 2026,” covering cancer screening, treatment and survivorship. The event, presented by Cancer... 
by admin | Feb 12, 2026 | Early Detection & Screening, Lung Cancer
Brad Leathers, 68, of south Forsyth County, was diagnosed with lung cancer in early 2025 — through a series of medical appointments that had nothing to do with his lungs. In October 2024, because of his long history of kidney stones, Brad’s long-time kidney... 
by admin | Jan 24, 2026 | Survivorship
For 10 years, Miriam Little helped connect cancer patients to the resources theyneeded on their cancer journey. She had never had cancer herself, but her experience in social work gave herthe tools to help those who had. That all changed in 2023, when Miriam learned...
