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Cancer Care of Western North Carolina is an outpatient cancer treatment center offering innovative, effective, and caring treatment options for people fighting cancer or blood disorders. Established in 1990, the center was incorporated as Cancer Care of Western North Carolina in 1997.
Latest Cancer News
BRCA Mutations Influence Ovarian Cancer Outcomes
(01-27-2012)
Among women with ovarian cancer, those who have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation appear to have better overall survival than those who do not have a BRCA gene mutation. These results were published in the... Continue Reading
Drug May Delay Need for Prostate Cancer Treatment (01-26-2012)
Among men who choose active surveillance for early-stage prostate cancer, Avodart® (dutasteride) may delay cancer progression and the need for cancer treatment. These results were published in The Lancet. The... Continue Reading
Abnormal Chromosome Influences Outcome of Rare Brain Tumor (01-25-2012)
For patients with uncommon brain tumors known as oligodendrogliomas, the presence of a specific chromosomal abnormality is linked with a better prognosis and responsiveness to chemotherapy. These results... Continue Reading
Test Holds Promise for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer (01-24-2012)
A test that detects a particular protein in the blood (PAM4) correctly identified roughly two-thirds of patients with early-stage pancreatic cancer. These results were presented at the 2012 Gastrointestinal... Continue Reading
Among women with ovarian cancer, those who have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation appear to have better overall survival than those who do not have a BRCA gene mutation. These results were published in the... Continue Reading
Drug May Delay Need for Prostate Cancer Treatment (01-26-2012)
Among men who choose active surveillance for early-stage prostate cancer, Avodart® (dutasteride) may delay cancer progression and the need for cancer treatment. These results were published in The Lancet. The... Continue Reading
Abnormal Chromosome Influences Outcome of Rare Brain Tumor (01-25-2012)
For patients with uncommon brain tumors known as oligodendrogliomas, the presence of a specific chromosomal abnormality is linked with a better prognosis and responsiveness to chemotherapy. These results... Continue Reading
Test Holds Promise for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer (01-24-2012)
A test that detects a particular protein in the blood (PAM4) correctly identified roughly two-thirds of patients with early-stage pancreatic cancer. These results were presented at the 2012 Gastrointestinal... Continue Reading
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| Asheville Our office experienced a disastrous fire on July 28th, 2011. Due to the extent of the damages we will not be able to relocate to our original facility for several months. Our temporary address is: Our mailing address is: |
Franklin P.O. Box 1209 Franklin, NC 28734 TEL: (800) 506-2550 |
Spruce Pine 125 Hospital Drive Spruce Pine, NC 28777 TEL: (800) 506-2550 |
Sylva 70 Westcare Drive Sylva, NC 28779 TEL: (828) 586-7697 (800) 506-2550 FAX: (828) 586-7476 |