Leading Athens-based oncology practice to open first in region, fully integrated cancer center in August.
April 25, 2023 (Athens, Ga.) — University Cancer & Blood Center (UCBC), a leading oncology and hematology practice for Northeast Georgia, will open its state-of-the-art Comprehensive Cancer Center on August 8th, offering a fully integrated approach to cancer care with incomparable, convenient access. This will be the first community cancer center of its kind in the region.
The more than 120,000-square-foot multidisciplinary campus will allow UCBC to offer medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, palliative care physicians services, primary care, and gastroenterology in one location. Other services will include a wide range of imaging modalities, an award-winning clinical trial program, supportive care, palliative care, private infusion spaces, best-in-class theranostic program, pharmacy services, in-house laboratory services, and more to come.
“The UCBC Comprehensive Cancer Center will offer the full spectrum of cancer care delivery,” says Dr. Petros Nikolinakos, Managing Partner and Director of Clinical Research at UCBC. “This is a landmark moment for cancer care delivery in Georgia’s Northeast corridor. It is a unique endeavor colocalizing all cancer services under one roof and serving the entirety of the patient’s journey. It is the first and only comprehensive NCI-designated community oncology research program in the state of Georgia. We are very proud and honored to serve the needs of the community in an expert and compassionate fashion in a state-of-the-art facility.”
Patients at the UCBC Comprehensive Cancer Center will have access to the latest cancer treatments, clinical trials and cutting edge technology provided as a seamless experience.
“All of the necessary specialties are within arms reach of each other,” Dr. Nikolinakos explains. “Patients won’t have to drive to multiple locations to get things done. This minimizes additional stress factors that degrade the patient experience. We are targeting the totality of the patient’s care, and strive to preserve quality and enhance outcomes”.
Patients can feel confident that in choosing UCBC as their provider, they are being served by providers who operate at the highest level with strong training backgrounds, compassion, and expertise.
To learn more about the UCBC Comprehensive Cancer Center, call 706-353-2990 or visit universitycancer.com.
