| West Virginia Oncology Society |
Whether it is a loved one or a friend who has been diagnosed, all
West Virginians have been affected by cancer, which according to
the National Center for Health Statistics, causes nearly 23 percent
of all deaths. However, in our state we are fortunate to have a
dedicated medical community and teaching hospitals that have
joined together to bring the most advanced cancer treatments to
every part of the state.
West Virginians have been affected by cancer, which according to
the National Center for Health Statistics, causes nearly 23 percent
of all deaths. However, in our state we are fortunate to have a
dedicated medical community and teaching hospitals that have
joined together to bring the most advanced cancer treatments to
every part of the state.
What's New. . . . .
| Statewide Effort Unites Cancer Doctors, Hospitals and Patients From The Governor’s Desk: A weekly column by Gov. Joe Manchin |
member by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The group has already attracted
more than 85 percent of the state’s cancer specialists. They elected Dr. John Azar of
Fairmont as their first president and Dr. James Frame (CAMC) as vice president. Their goals
include advocacy for cancer care, patient and professional education, and increased access
to cancer clinical trials.
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more than 85 percent of the state’s cancer specialists. They elected Dr. John Azar of
Fairmont as their first president and Dr. James Frame (CAMC) as vice president. Their goals
include advocacy for cancer care, patient and professional education, and increased access
to cancer clinical trials.
Click here to read the rest of the article........
http://www.wvgov.org/sec.aspx?id=43&columnid=433