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Oncologics WELCOMES DR. ANGELA WORTHAM
Dr. Angela H. Wortham has joined the medical
staff at OncoLogics, Inc. Dr. Wortham recently completed
her residency in radiation oncology at the State University
of New York, Brooklyn, New York. Originally from New Orleans,
Dr. Wortham received her M.D. from the Louisiana State University
School of Medicine. For more information about Dr. Wortham,
click here.
Oncologics CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF GAMES
OF ACADIANA
Since its inception in 2001, OncoLogics has
been a founding and top-tier sponsor for the Games of Acadiana.
In a continuation of our efforts, OncoLogics, once again,
was on-hand to raise money for the games with the "Change
for Miles" program. OncoLogics employees and volunteers
were on hand to collect "change" from participants
in the game. At the close of the games, OncoLogics matched
the amount collected with a donation of our own. As it has
been for the past 10 years, a good time was had by all.
OncoLogics would like to thank everyone who donated their
time and change for this worthy cause.
To view photos from the event, click here.
According to the American
Cancer Society's most current data for 2009-2010, prostate cancer is the
most frequently diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death
among American men. Between 2001 and 2005, the prostate cancer incidence rate
was 59% higher in African-American men. African-American men also have the highest
mortality rate for prostate cancer of any racial or ethnic group in the US. The
death rate for prostate cancer is 2.4 times higher in African-American men than
white men in the US.
It is estimated that approximately 192,000 new cases of prostate cancer will
occur in the United States this year, with an estimated 5,150 new cases in the
State of Louisiana and Mississippi, with 750 deaths resulting from a diagnosis
of prostate cancer.
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September is National Preparedness Month! This awareness
month is sponsored by the Ready Campaign in partnership
with Citizen Corps and the Ad Council. NPM is designed
to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare
for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities.
Not only for Hurricanes anymore, be prepared for
any event is esential for any patient undergoing
treatment for cancer. Stay tuned to our website for
a special preparedness packet of information for
the cancer patient.
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