University Cancer & Blood Center

06/03/2026

Join us for Life is a Picnic - Still Blooming THIS SATURDAY! The event kicks off at 11 AM and runs until 1 PM in Loretta's Garden (3320 Old Jefferson Road, Bldg. 800, Athens).

Life is a Picnic celebrates our cancer survivor community with guest speakers, cancer program information, health and wellness resources, family-friendly activities, and more. Plus, we'll be launching our first UCBC-UHA pop-up shop!

Attendees will enjoy a picnic-style lunch featuring healthy options including salads, fresh fruit, and pinwheel sandwiches. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and kid-friendly options, including sugar-free popsicles, will also be available.

We'd like to take a moment to thank our special friends Barron's Rental Center, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, Chick-fil-A Downtown Athens, Mary Lou’s Garden, La Roche-Posay, Athens Cleaning Company, UCBC Cares Foundation, R & R Customs, and King Of Pops - Athens for their contributions!

And remember— this will be a photographed event!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sHzyw6

06/02/2026

We're proud to share some big news! UCBC and UHA are now launching "Straight from the Heart," our community newsletter! We hope you'll sign up to receive trusted insights, expert health tips, and updates on the advanced care keeping our community strong.

If you missed the inaugural May newsletter, you can check it out here: https://bit.ly/3PoXkPp

Interested in receiving our newsletter regularly? Subscribe here: https://www.universitycancer.com/newsletter-sign-up/

06/01/2026

Join us for Life is a Picnic, this Saturday, June 6!

Enjoy a complimentary picnic-style lunch, unique photo opportunities, a kids booth, and fun activities like last year's interactive painting, featured in the video below. And remember— this will be a photographed event!

Learn more from Life is a Picnic committee members Loretta Goodson and Blaine Bostelman, and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4sHzyw6

05/29/2026

In honor of National Cancer Research Month, we're sharing Tony's story!

"They were able to pull me through, give me access to a clinical trial, that thank goodness I was able to get into!" says Tony. "The clinical trials offered to me locally are world-class, and they give me the comfort that I need to live my life."

At UCBC, we approach clinical trial opportunities as an extension of patient care, incorporating them whenever evidence suggests there could be benefit towards an individual’s treatment and recovery. Learn more about our approach and active clinical trials here: https://bit.ly/3QzNIOQ

05/28/2026

For cancer patients with already compromised immune systems, what starts as a minor medical issue can rapidly escalate into an emergency requiring care from a team of dedicated professionals familiar with managing the side effects and complications of cancer and cancer treatment.

At UCBC, our Acute Care Clinic offers our patients timely, often same-day service to minimize unnecessary emergency room or urgent care visits.

This clinic serves to reduce wait times, institute oncology triage algorithms, reduce hospital admissions, and prevent patients with cancer from being exposed to infectious diseases in emergency waiting rooms.

Please call the Clinic at (706) 353-2990 if you are experiencing adverse symptoms after cancer treatment you’ve received at University Cancer & Blood Center to coordinate an appointment.

Learn more about our acute care services here: https://bit.ly/4hpzbQW

05/27/2026

The UCBC team is proud to go gray for Brain Tumor and Brain Cancer Awareness Month alongside the Lenoravmackfoundation! 🩶

Join us in wearing gray this month as we raise awareness, and learn more about Athens Brain Center, a division of University Cancer & Blood Center, here: https://bit.ly/3JUAOaU.

05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, all UCBC-UHA locations are closed today, May 25. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

05/22/2026

In honor of "Don’t Fry Day," check out these skin cancer prevention tips from our own Dr. Hathaway! We encourage everyone to wear sunscreen during the long weekend, and remember— all UCBC locations will be closed on Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

We’re proud to share that UCBC has been recognized as a Clinical Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging!

“Being named a Clinical Center of Excellence is something we’re truly proud of and places our practice among the very best in the country,” said Jamie M. Maurer, CEO.

“We’ve got a special team here, and this recognition reflects the care, effort, and teamwork that goes into taking care of our patients every single day. It’s an honor to be recognized nationally while continuing to serve our community with the same dedication and high-quality care we have always provided.”

Learn more about this designation in our blog below!

UCBC receives designation as a Clinical Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence, joining 37 programs nationwide in the honor.

05/20/2026

In honor of Clinical Trials Day as well as National Cancer Research Month, we wanted to take a moment to highlight the importance of Clinical Research!

At UCBC, we’re proud to play a vital role in helping to advance cancer treatment through clinical research. As one of the most prolific clinical trial facilities in Georgia, we're proud to be a part of a global community of researchers, collectively working towards a common goal.

“Clinical Research is of paramount importance as it drives scientific progress, shapes treatment paradigms, improves patient outcomes, and paves the way for a future where cancer is better understood, preventable, and curable," says Dr. Petros G. Nikolinakos, Medical Oncologist/Hematologist, Managing Partner, and Director of Research at UCBC. "Every treatment available today is a testament to the importance of Clinical Research.”

Read more here: https://bit.ly/48SrNvK