Research

Dr. Capra discusses a trend that shows cancer developing in younger people on the WBRC Fox 6

By infomedia on April 12, 2024

https://www.wbrc.com/2024/04/09/trend-shows-cancer-developing-more-younger-people/ Dr. Carter Capra joined WBRC Fox 6 News to discuss data showing that younger people are being diagnosed with cancer at an increasing rate. He recommends that young people with a family history of cancer get annual checkups with their primary care doctor and further recommends appropriate cancer screening to identify cancer in earlier… read more »

Alabama Oncology Foundation Receives American Cancer Society Grant to Help Patients Overcome Access to Care Barriers in Central Alabama

By infomedia on April 20, 2022

Birmingham, AL – April 8, 2022 – Cancer patients undergoing treatment frequently require assistance getting to and from facilities, often creating a financial and logistical burden. That is why the American Cancer Society (ACS) has awarded a Patient Transportation Grant to the Alabama Oncology Foundation. These grants are available to health systems, treatment centers and… read more »

Dr. Jones discusses breast and lung cancer issues with WBRC Fox 6

By on October 3, 2019

Dr. Benjamin S. Jones joined WBRC Fox 6 to discuss breast and lung cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and lung cancer has been on the minds of Alabamians due to Governor Kay Ivey’s recent diagnosis.  Dr. Jones is a Medical Oncologist and practices at the Alabama Oncology clinic located in the Grandview Cancer… read more »

A Dose of Her Own Medicine

By on June 30, 2017

Ms. Janet Houghton, PhD is one of the most informed patients ever treated at Alabama Oncology.  Read about her scientific research of the drugs used to treat her cancer. A Dose of Her Own Medicine