News Stories

Dr. Dwight Fitch Answers Viewer Questions About Colorectal Cancer

May 16, 2013

21st Century Oncology physician and Board Certified Radiation Oncologist Dr. Dwight Fitch participated in a colorectal cancer phone bank, sponsored by ABC 7 in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Fitch answered the phones to help offer local residents answers to their colorectal cancer questions.

An Unlikely Skin Cancer Patient

May 14, 2013

LOS ANGELES - When 60-year-old Edna Mayorga first accepted a job with the large cancer care provider, Los Angeles Cancer Institute, a division of 21st Century Oncology of California, she did not know she would eventually become a patient. In November 2012, the 16-year veteran Patient Care Coordinator was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma – skin cancer on her nose.

Dr. Brian Lawenda Receives Top Radiation Oncologist Award

May 2, 2013

Clinical Director of Radiation Oncology with 21st Century Oncology of Las Vegas, Dr. Brian Lawenda, has earned the “Top Radiation Oncologist in Nevada” award for demonstrated expertise, excellence and care from the health informational website, HealthTap.com. He also received the “Top Doctor Competition” award based on votes from peers and patients.

Dr. Brian Lawenda Nominated for "Man of the Year" Award for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

May 1, 2013

21st Century Oncology of Las Vegas Clinical Director, Dr. Brian Lawenda, is in the running for the "Man of the Year" award presented by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Each year, in communities across the country, dynamic, passionate candidates engage in a spirited competition to earn The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Man & Woman of the Year" titles, by raising funds for blood cancer research. The candidates compete in honor of children who are local blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year. Every dollar counts as one vote, and the titles are awarded to the man and woman with the most votes at the end of ten weeks; the top local fundraisers in the country win the national titles.