Press Releases

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 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.

Community Clinical Partnership Creates Expanded Access to Cutting-Edge Cancer Care

February 18, 2013

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Feb. 18, 2013 – Local oncologists and related clinical research specialists have partnered with Translational Research Management (TRM) to create a new, community-based physician coalition focused on cancer research: The Arizona Cancer Research Alliance (ACRA).

Today, ACRA announces the commencement of its first two collaborative studies in metro Phoenix and plans to launch 10 additional trials – set to enhance area access to investigational protocols and offer improved outcomes for patients.

Nationwide, community oncologists treat approximately 80 percent of cancer patients, and yet only a small portion of these physicians participate in clinical trials. In fact, of the 1.4 million cancer patients diagnosed each year, less than five percent ever participate in a research study.

21st Century Oncology CEO Receives Lifetime Achievement in Healthcare Award

February 15, 2013

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Feb. 15, 2013 – 21st Century Oncology is announcing today that CEO Dr. Daniel Dosoretz, M.D., F.A.C.R., F.A.C.R.O. has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement in Healthcare Award through the “Here’s to our Heroes in Health Care” program, presented by the Naples Daily News. The award honors a health care leader who has left a legacy of quality in delivery of health care for our Southwest Florida community.

Dr. Dosoretz has been a thought leader in the industry since co-founding 21st Century Oncology – a leading, advanced cancer services provider – over 30 years ago. He has driven the development of a patient-centric comprehensive cancer care model as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer since 1997. As a pioneer in his field, Dr. Dosoretz has endeavored to grow 21st Century Oncology into a global oncology network, currently the largest provider of radiation therapy and the second largest group of urologists in the Unites States. Headquartered in Ft. Myers, the physician-led company includes more than 300 locations, including approximately 130 radiation therapy facilities, throughout seven countries.

21st Century Oncology to Open Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Center in Troy

February 11, 2013

TROY, Mich. – Feb. 11, 2013 – 21st Century Oncology of Michigan, a division of Michigan Healthcare Professionals, announces the opening of a new, comprehensive cancer treatment center in Troy within the UnaSource Health Comprehensive Medical Campus. Using an integrated approach, the center will provide top-quality care, offering patients the latest cancer treatment advances, and a unified team of medical professionals—working together across multiple specialties to help patients. The center will begin seeing patients Monday, Feb. 11, 2013.