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21st Century Oncology would like to personally thank everyone on the frontline for their efforts during the COVID-19 crisis. The doctors, first responders, nurses, therapists, custodial workers, medical insurance processors, cashiers, food delivers, truck drivers, chefs, volunteers, mail deliverers, military, and all other people in our local community and across the borders of our states, you are respected and honored …

No other field of medicine is changing as rapidly as oncology. Over the past decade, literally dozens of new medicines and new approaches for treating cancer have been developed, and this has resulted in many more people surviving cancer than ever before. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2020, there are over 15 million cancer survivors in the United …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI Venous disease, also known as venous insufficiency, is often thought of as being an issue that only affects the “older” population. Surprisingly, there are many teens and young adults that may have venous insufficiency without evening knowing it. Venous insufficiency occurs when there is a failure of the valves in the leg veins to …

Dr. Joseph Freedman MD, MBA Did you know that after the age of twenty our vascular systems begin to accumulate plaque? Tiny plaque deposits can embed themselves into our delicate vascular structure throughout our entire bodies. Over time the sticky plaque can mount up and cause hardening of the arteries, block oxygen-rich blood from reaching our hearts, or cause clots to …

In the midst of uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), many people are taking a closer look at their health and wellness. Your vision is an important part of your body’s overall health that should not be overlooked. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies fever, cough and shortness of breath as the primary symptoms of COVID-19, conjunctivitis, …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Most of the major insurance companies that sell a Major Medical Plan, Employers Group Plans, Medicare and Medicaid have your back. Most are waving all members cost sharing, including copays, coinsurance and deductibles for COVID-19 diagnostic testing provided at approved locations in accordance with CDC guidelines. You can login to your …