Kroger

1670 Highway 124

Snellville, GA 30078

Kroger

2100 Riverside Parkway

Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Kroger

2875 N. Decatur Road

Decatur, GA 30033

All Prostate Cancer Lecture Series seminars are offered free to the public and begin with a light dinner at 5 p.m. followed by a lecture at 5:30 p.m. Classes are presented at the Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia Auditorium located at 2339 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, GA 30033.

Prostate Cancer Lecture Series courses to be presented in January include:

• “PSA Bounce” – Philip Shrake, M.D., explains the temporary benign rise in prostate-specific antigens (PSA), a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland which can be used to detect prostate cancer.  Tuesday, Jan. 3, 5:30 p.m.
• “Image-Guided Radiation Therapy“ – Mark L. Merlin, M.D., presents an in-depth explanation of the image-guided treatment setup used in radiation therapy.  Tuesday, Jan. 10, 5:30 p.m.
• “IMRT” – Bobby Barnett, Medical Physicist, explains Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy and how it is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.  Tuesday, Jan. 17, 5:30 p.m.
• “The History of ProstRcision” – Frank Critz, M.D., will discuss ProstRcision®, a unique technique for curing prostate cancer that has the industry’s highest documented cure rate of 83 percent.  He will shed light on the original procedure and its development through the years.  Tuesday, Jan. 24, 5:30 p.m.

For more information on the Prostate Cancer Lecture Series or to RSVP for a specific class, please call 404-633-5606, ext. 320.  For more information on Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia, please visit www.rcog.com.

EDITOR:

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer mortality in men behind lung cancer. The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test, even with limitations, is the best screening method we have today along with the DRE (digital rectal exam). Recently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a panel of non-urological/oncological experts who review medical evidence for the government, published an open draft recommendation indicating men should stop routine PSA blood tests, which help to screen for prostate cancer. It is my opinion that such a carte blanche recommendation is both regressive and unfortunate.

Notwithstanding the aggressiveness or non-aggressiveness of prostate cancer, men should not be denied the knowledge of knowing a malignancy may reside within them. With such knowledge, each man can make an informed decision as to how to manage his condition. This option to choose should not be dictated by a 16-member, government-sponsored panel. The patient should make such decision in the comfort of his home, surrounded by love ones.

My response to this drafted recommendation from the task force is in the wake of seeing a 40-year-old asymptomatic African-American male in my office last week with an aggressive prostate cancer. He presented to an astute primary care physician who ordered a routine PSA, which was 5.5. If this gentleman does not receive prompt therapy, it is highly likely he will die of his disease. How would your proposed recommendations help this young man delay death from his cancer?

James B. Benton, M.D.

Radiation oncologist, Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia

Open to anyone interested in learning more about prostate cancer and treatments.
 
Presenter:          Dr. Frank Critz

                                
Topic:               Updated Cure Rates

Open to anyone interested in learning more about prostate cancer and treatments.

 
Presenter:          Dr. Fred Schnell

                                
Topic:                Behind the Scenes

Presenter:          Dr. Mark Merlin              
                                
Topic:                Understanding Your Pathology Report

Open to anyone interested in learning more about prostate cancer and treatments.

Presenter:          Dr. James Benton  

                                
Topic:                 Side Effects (of ProstRcision®)  

Notwithstanding the aggressiveness or non aggressiveness of prostate cancer, men should not be denied the knowledge of knowing a malignancy may reside within them. With such knowledge, each man can make an informed decision as to how to manage his condition. This option to choose should not be dictated by a 16 member government-sponsored panel. The patient should make such decision in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones.

My response to this draft recommendation from the USPSTF is in the wake of recently seeing a 40 Y/O asymptomatic African American male in my office last week with an aggressive prostate cancer. He presented to an astute primary care physician who ordered a routine PSA which was 5.5. If this gentleman does not receive prompt therapy, it is highly likely he will die of his disease. How would the proposed recommendations help this young man delay death from his cancer?

James B. Benton, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia, a Vantage Oncology affiliate

SOURCE James B. Benton, M.D., Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia

Open to anyone interested in learning more about prostate cancer and treatments.

 
Presenter:          Dr. Philip Shrake    

                          
Topic:                 PSA Bounce                               

Open to anyone interested in learning more about prostate cancer and treatments.

 
Presenter:          Dr. Mark Merlin

                                
Topic:                 Image Guided Radiation Therapy 

Snellville (Nov 1, 2011) – Cancer patients in the Loganville and Grayson area have a new larger radiotherapy facility close by in Snellville to help them with their treatment needs. The Snellville location of Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia recently had a grand opening to showcase its new building.

“We may be expanding to a new building, but it will be the same great care. Just with new state-of-the-art technology,” said John Gargus, M.D., medical director of Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia – Snellville. 

The new facility incorporates TrueBeam Technology, an FDA approved radiotherapy technology that members of the clinic say allows doctors to optimize treatments using incredible accuracy. The clinic has also decided to revert to its original name.

“Returning to the name ‘Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia’ reinforces our dedication to providing quality radiation therapy to those suffering with cancer,” said Frank Critz, M.D., founder and medical director of Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia.  “While our name has changed, our commitment to serving the needs of our local communities remains the same.”

Gargus will continue to lead the new facility as its resident radiation oncologist. He was previously a radiation oncologist with Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia Lawrenceville and rejoined the organization in June as medical director for the Snellville sites. Gargus has practiced radiation oncology in Gwinnett County for the past 15 years.  

With five locations in Georgia including the new Snellville facility, Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia is convenient and close to home.  To learn more about Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia, or to learn more about the new Snellville location, visit http://www.rcog.com/.

Trek Project One custom painted and logoed Trek XO 1 Cyclocross bike 

1. 54cm in Prostate Cancer Blue 

2. 50cm in Breast Cancer Pink

Specially designed for Scheller’s by Trek’s Project One team • Retail value per bike $2,776 

Purchase Tickets for a chance to WIN one or both!

$5 – One ticket for drawing

$20 – Five tickets for drawing

Tickets are available for purchase online at www.Schellers.com  

(Click on the “Cross for Cancer” banner)

“Your chance to create a win-win” for all those who suffer from the effects of cancer.”

Proceeds to benefit the Jimmy V. Foundation for advancing cancer research and treatment.  

A WIN for the Foundation and cancer research & treatment.

Drawing for the bikes at Storm The Greens Race #8 • October 30, 2011 

Eva Bandman Cyclocross Park • 1701 River Rd, Louisville KY 40206

You do not have to be present to win.

“We were thrilled to be working with the Down N’ Dirty Rodeo Tour as they promoted prostate cancer awareness in Georgia,” said Shelly Glenn, of Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia.  “This rodeo brought together community members and spread the important message that education and awareness is a key part of prevention.”

The Down N’ Dirty “know your numbers” Rodeo Tour, coordinated by Stanley Knowles, president and CEO of the Down N’ Dirty Rodeo Tour, was committed to increasing awareness in the community about prostate cancer, and welcomed over 1,000 spectators at the inaugural event.

“Prostate cancer doesn’t care how much money you have or the color of your skin,” said Knowles. “It is destroying families, so men – put your pride on the shelf and go get checked.”

 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, and one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.

Information on prostate cancer prevention, screening and quality men’s health were provided to all attendees at the rodeo.

The Down N’ Dirty Rodeo tour proved to be a fun event for all ages as local civic organizations like the Business Development Initiative, Inc. (BDI), a collaborative initiative between the public, private and nonprofit and faith organizations to answer the need for youth to become entrepreneurs and develop ways to train them, proudly accompanied more than 20 of its youth members to enjoy the two-day rodeo event that featured calf roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, team roping, bareback riding and the most dangerous sport in the world: bull riding.

For more information on the Down N’ Dirty Rodeo, including photos, videos and other media, please visit http://www.downndirtyrodeotour.com/

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Anniston, GA 36201

2635 Talley Street

Decatur 30030

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