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veggie POWER How eating the right foods can help reduce your risk of cancer

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Don't be side-swiped by chemo's side effects FaLL/WINTeR 2013

new test finds cells Abefore they turn cancerous acupuncture and How massage can help treatment Cancer myths busted

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inside this issue Heal your body with food

Magic of massage Massage therapy can help cancer patients with anxiety, fatigue and more. 36

A raw food diet can bring balance back to your body and allow it to do what it does naturally: Heal itself. 22

Don't believe the cancer myths Dispelling rumors that cancer comes from things you do every day. 16

On pins and needles

The side effects of cancer drugs

Using acupuncture to relieve what ails you. 32

There's more to treatment than nausea and hair falling out. 41

Breast test A new, hand-held test can help determine your risk of developing breast cancer in the future.

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Lower your cancer risk Exercise, eating right and paying attention to your family's health history all have an effect on cancer later in life. 38

Who was Susan G. Komen?

The corageous woman's wish is carried out by the organization that now bears her name. 63

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peace of mind New hand-held device checks for breast cancer

By April Burkhart www.facebook.com/AprilBurkhartABH @AprilBurkhart

Many women fear a diagnosis of breast cancer. But they might be able to stop the cancer before it starts. Atossa Genetics Inc. recently introduced the ForeCYTE Breast Health Test — a noninvasive, hand-held system, similar to a Pap smear, clinically proven to sample fluid from breast ducts and test it for pre-cancerous cells.

Launched in January 2013, the test looks like a modified breast pump that is placed on the breast. A squeeze of the handle extracts samples of nipple aspirate fluid from the breast milk ducts, where more than 95 percent of breast cancers arise.

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The MASCT System collects nipple aspirate fluid for evaluation. The collected fluid can help determine normal, pre-malignant or malignant cells.

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More than a cause Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen's legacy was to make treatment easier

Few people who have waged war with breast cancer are better known than Susan Komen, a name many instantly associate with the organization Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the most widely known, largest and well-funded breast cancer organization in the United States.

Susan G. Komen was born Susan Goodman in 1943 in Peoria, Ill. According to her sister, Nancy, Susan was the high school homecoming queen and a college beauty queen. After graduating from college, Goodman returned to her hometown and pursued modeling, eventually marrying her high school sweetheart, Stan.

Komen was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1977 after finding a lump that subsequent testing revealed was cancerous. Komen underwent a procedure called a subcutaneous

mastectomy, in which the outside of the breast tissue was left intact, but the interior breast tissue was removed.

The doctor who did the procedure assured Komen that she was cured.

Despite the urging of her sister to get a second opinion, Komen was convinced she was safe. But within six months Komen found another lump under her arm, and, by this point, it was evident that the cancer had spread. Doctors at the Mayo Clinic soon determined the cancer had metastasized.

Komen underwent several different treatments to slow the progression of the cancer, including radiation and intense chemotherapy.

However, the cancer continued to spread and eventually her body developed a resistance to most of the medication. During treatment, Komen repeatedly spoke with her sister about

her wish to make the entire breast cancer experience and treatments in the hospital more palatable for women, including improving the appearance of waiting rooms and treatment centers, and doing other things to help comfort those who would find themselves in similar situations in the future.

Komen lost her battle with breast cancer in 1980 at age 36. Nancy Goodman Brinker then made it her mission to do everything she could to help end breast cancer and increase awareness of this potentially deadly disease. In 1982, Brinker established the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in her sister’s memory.

Through her struggle with breast cancer, Susan Goodman Komen unknowingly inspired an organization that has helped to save the lives of millions. Learn more at ww5.komen.org.

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The test can be conducted in a doctor’s office or clinic and is suitable for women ages 18-73.

The samples are processed to examine the specimens by microscope for the presence of normal, pre-malignant or malignant changes as determined by cytopathology and biomarkers that distinguish “usual” ductal hyperplasia, a benign condition, from atypical ductal hyperplasia, which may lead to cancer.

The results of the ForeCYTE test will provide patients and physicians with information about the care path patients should follow, said Atossa Genetics CEO and President Steven C. Quay. The test also can prevent high-risk women from undergoing unnecessary treatments.

“On the day you do the (ForeCYTE test) you have a specimen to see what’s going on,” said Quay, who also helped develop the test. “Rather than treat women thought to be at high risk for breast cancer because of family history, ForeCYTE can identify those who really are at high risk or show pre-cancerous changes and more precisely identify women who will benefit from pre-cancerous treatments.

“It will also keep women thought to be at high risk, Quay but whose duct cells are normal and healthy, from taking medication they don’t need that may have serious side effects.”

Atossa’s care path vision to breast health starts with the ForeCYTE test to catch breast cancer before it starts. If a woman is found to have cells undergoing hyperplasia, doctors can then perform the FullCYTE Breast Health Test, which targets the specific segment of the breast with hyperplasia so doctors can work to reverse the effects.

The third test is created for women who already have cancer and is called the NextCYTE Breast Cancer Test and Watch looks at what treatments women should undergo once a lump a video on how the of cancer is removed.

ForeCYTE The last test is called the ArgusCYTE Breast Cancer test works.

Test, a blood sample test that provides information to help inform doctors of treatment options for breast cancer survivors and help monitor the risk of recurrence.

“The processes that cause breast cancer can take 10 years or more to cause cells to go through the process from being normal cells to hyperplasia to becoming cancer,” Quay said. “Mammograms are only good at picking up large balls of abnormal cells. We’re looking at a process that’s happening much earlier.”

The ForeCYTE the ArgusCYTE tests are both on the market and are currently being used in medical offices. The ForeCYTE Breast Health Test is available at Elizabeth Schultz’ office in Oconee County.

Quay said the FullCYTE and NextCYTE tests are in the final stages of commercialization and should be available by the end of the year.

'Mammograms are only good at picking up large balls of abnormal cells. We’re looking at a process that’s happening much earlier.'

Perform your own

breast self-exam IN THE SHOWER

Using the pads of your fingers, move around your entire breast in a circular pattern moving from the outside to the center, checking the entire breast and armpit area. Check both breasts each month feeling for any lump, thickening, or hardened knot. Notice any changes and get lumps evaluated by your healthcare provider.

IN FRONT OF A MIRROR

Visually inspect your breasts with your arms at your sides. Next, raise your arms high overhead.

Look for any changes in the contour, any swelling, or dimpling of the See how-to skin, or changes illustrations in the nipples. and more Next, rest information on your palms on breast self-exams. your hips and press firmly to flex your chest muscles.

Left and right breasts will not exactly match—few women's breasts do, so look for any dimpling, puckering, or changes, particularly on one side.

LYING DOWN

When lying down, the breast tissue spreads out evenly along the chest wall. Place a pillow under your right shoulder and your right arm behind your head. Using your left hand, move the pads of your fingers around your right breast gently in small circular motions covering the entire breast area and armpit.

Use light, medium, and firm pressure.

Squeeze the nipple; check for discharge and lumps. Repeat these steps for your left breast.

Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation

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Part woman, part dog — and all myth. Just like concrete statues, cancer myths may seem real but often aren't.

HYPE

Cancer myths might be found on WebMD — but that doesn't mean they're true

By André Gallant facebook.com/GallantABH @andregallant

Without a background in medicine, sourcing the cause of illnesses and diseases that befall us can be difficult. The Internet age has allowed websites like WebMD to stoke our desire to know how and why we fall ill, and also help us prep questions to ask our doctors.

But this bevy of information also has its downsides. Rumors spread through emails.

Scientific studies can be taken out of context by the media or laypeople, sounding a false alarm about what makes us sick.

Cancer is no stranger to this swarm of misinformation about its causes.

Here are a few myths circulating about what can cause cancer, from outlandish to somewhat reality-based, followed by remarks by a cancer outreach specialist concerning the myths that cancer fighters are truly trying to combat.

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Hygiene Products

Both the Mayo Clinic and the American Cancer Society agree that antiperspirants like under-arm deodorants have not been proven to cause cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, a body of the federal government, media reports and some scientific speculation have suggested that certain ingredients in some underarm antiperspirants may be related to breast cancer. But no evidence has yet emerged to prove this true. If the lack of scientific proof does not dissuade, the Mayo Clinic suggests avoiding any worrisome chemicals found on antiperspirant labels.

Cell Phones

In trying to find out if cell phones can cause cancer, you’ve likely connected with extensive scientific jargon. Perhaps the term radiofrequency energy came up. That’s what cell phones emit. It’s a form on non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation. And it hasn’t been proved to harm your health. The confusion likely springs from people confusing ionizing radiation with non-ionizing radiation.

Ionizing radiation is known to increase the risk of cancer.

Now, this is where public understanding of science gets murky: The evidence is still building. Some scientific organizations, like the IARC, say there is possibly a connection to cancer. That means there might be some good data, but it hasn’t yet stood up to rigorous inquiry, such as multiple replication of the research experiments. The National Cancer Institute suggests that consumers concerned about cell phones as a cancer agent should limit their use of mobile phones or use a hands free device.

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Water Bottle

Some of the myths of what causes cancer are rooted in research, like the parabens in deodorants, for example.

Other myths are more like urban legends, sprung from hoaxes perpetrated on the Internet and through email.

The American Cancer Society cites an email hoax that begun at least six years ago that stated the re-use of water bottles is unsafe. Another version of the email hoax says water bottles left in hot cars could leach chemicals into the water and lead to breast cancer. Neither claim is true.

Part of the misinformation is cribbed from a college student’s thesis, the cancer society notes. The cancercausing chemical cited in the email hoaxes, DEHA, is not carcinogenic, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

The Very Real Myths

For health experts dealing daily with cancer outreach efforts, the myths they encounter aren’t hoaxes, but entrenched fear about preventative health and doctors.

“There’s a fear of hearing that something may be wrong,” said East Georgia Cancer Coalition Executive Director Marilyn Hill. People refrain from getting themselves screened for potential health problems, including cancer, due to money and transportation. But it’s also about a lack of knowledge of available health resources and outright fear of doing anything to prevent cancer.

People tell Hill that “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it,” she said. That stops them from getting an early diagnosis.

Patients also think that getting cancer is a death sentence, which is not true, Hill said.

People tell Hill their cancer is “God’s will,” she said.

“No, it’s not,” she tells them.

Much of her job entails going out into rural communities, working with stakeholders there to bring solid information about positive health outcomes to those populations.

As far as those Internet myths, Hill’s thoughts, built during 22 years as vice president at St. Mary’s and a career as an oncology nurse before that, are clear.

“It’s junk science,” she said. “I try and dispel those things as fast as I can.”

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Raw courage

A diet of uncooked fruits, nuts and vegetables can give your body a nutritional boost for healing

By Allie Jackson www.facebook.com/AllieJacksonABH @Allie_ABH

Many cancer patients, sometimes with a late-stage diagnosis, swear that drastic dietary and lifestyle changes can combat the disease.

One such change some are turning to is eating raw foods.

There are many levels of eating raw, including raw veganism, raw vegetarianism, a raw animal-food diet and fruitarianism.

Raw foodism, sometimes called rawism, is a diet consisting mainly of uncooked, unprocessed and often organic fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains, legumes and sometimes dried or dehumidified fruits and vegetables.

Chris Wark of Memphis, Tenn., runs the blog chrisbeatcancer.com and is an advocate of rawism. He said changing his lifestyle was the only way to regain control of his health and his life.

Wark was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2003 at age 26.

“Following my surgery, the doctor told me the next step toward healing would be nine to 12 months of chemotherapy,” Wark said. “I had the surgery, but refused chemotherapy and instead decided to radically change my lifestyle and overdose on nutrition and other natural therapies.”

Wark now spends his time counseling cancer patients on how to embark on the same dietary and lifestyle changes he says has kept him cancer-free for a decade.

Wark turned to rawism. He said the first 90 days of the diet he consumed only raw, vegan foods.

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“I drank about eight glasses of fresh carrot juice every day. I would consume giant salads with olive oil and apple cider vinegar as the dressing, blend my own fruit smoothies and eat raw fruits, veggies, seeds and nuts. And that’s it,” Wark said. “And you know what happened ... my body healed. I got stronger, healthier and I had more energy.”

After the 90-day cleanse, Wark slowly added some cooked food back in, but 10 years later, he still eats a diet that’s 60 to 80 percent raw.

“I have my 10-year check-up this December and I feel great,” he said.

"The body is designed to heal itself. It does it every day.

Nutrition is the way to give the body the necessary ingredients to function properly."

“Cancer is the breakdown of the function of your body and I believe the easiest way to get to the root of the problem is to overdose on nutrition.”

According to the American Cancer Society 2010 Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer Survivorship Advisory Committee, no single study is the last word on any subject, but it is well documented that eating foods in their natural form — uncooked and unprocessed — helps them to maintain a higher count of enzymes, vitamins and antioxidants.

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{food} colors), and many phytochemicals (plant-based chemicals). They help prevent cell damage caused by chemical reactions with oxygen.

Because this damage may play a role in cancer development, it has long been thought that antioxidants may help prevent cancer,” An April issue of A Cancer Journal for Clinicians reads.

“Studies suggest that people who eat more vegetables and fruits, which are rich sources of antioxidants, may have a lower risk for some types of cancer. ... The best advice at this time is to get antioxidants through foods rather than supplements.”

Wark said he went from eating the standard American diet of highlyprocessed meals to eating mainly fresh fruits and vegetables. Although he considers healing a three-part process of diet change, exercise and stress reduction, he said he believes a drastic change in food consumption will ultimately lead to the other components.

“The choices we make determines our health. Cancer is a divine tap on the shoulder. Your body is screaming out that something has go to give,” he said. “Seventy percent of premature deaths in the U.S. are the result of poor diet, lack of exercise and tobacco. The other 30 percent is due to accidents, homicides and suicides. That 70 percent can be controlled.”

Foods such as fats, soy, meats, cow’s milk and flavonoids have all been linked to cancer and in most studies, eating more vegetables and fruits has been linked with a lower risk of lung, oral (mouth), esophagus, stomach and colon cancer.

R. Webster Kehr at the Independent Cancer Research Foundation Inc., noted in his article on utilizing raw food as cancer treatment that some raw foods help to fight cancer cells better than others.

“Like virtually all vegetables, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of phytonutrients (nutrients in plants not otherwise classified) in carrots that have not yet been identified or tested

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Should we call them

SUPERFOODS? Mark D. Ellers

Chris Wark stands with his family. Wark is a writer, speaker and health coach. He was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2003 at age 26. He had surgery and instead of chemotherapy used nutrition and natural therapies to heal himself.

for cancer-fighting abilities,” his article found at cancertutor.com reads. “It may be that we do not yet know the best cancer-fighting nutrient in carrots, but based on many testimonials and some books, carrots may be the best cancer-fighting vegetable of all.”

The article goes on to explain that in a review of 206 human studies, carrots consistently emerged as one of the top cancer-fighting foods and that the power of carrots lies in the group of pigments called carotenoids (betacarotene is among this group), which give them their orange color.

Other raw foods known to aid against cancer include cabbage, green asparagus, broccoli, red beets, cauliflower and related vegetables.

Peppers also have cancer-fighting substances as does the spice turmeric.

Scott Reed of Bethlehem is 34 and was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in October 2011. He is now cancer free.

Reed chose surgery combined with about 12 rounds of chemotherapy to beat his cancer.

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Antioxidant-rich foods are a popular choice for healthconscious consumers.

Their belief in the power of antioxidants is not unfounded.

Foods containing high amounts of antioxidants have gained such a level of popularity that they are often referred to as “super foods.”

What supernatural properties must these heroic edibles possess to earn such a title?

Can antioxidants really prevent cancer, as many have claimed?

Several studies have been conducted to answer this question. So far they tell us this – maybe. You may have been expecting a more definitive and exciting answer from a super food, but it is a difficult claim to make scientifically and definitively.

“I think that due to the nature of nutrition, it’s difficult to have concrete evidence that a particular habit is going to correlate to a positive health outcome,” says Beth Kindamo, a clinical dietitian at Athens Regional Medical Center.

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In their

shoes Friends' 13.1-mile walk for cancer research is on track to raise $1 million this year

By Chris Starrs

Perhaps the only thing worse that finding out that a close friend has breast cancer is discovering three months later that you also have the disease.

Such was the case of Gaylene Ward, whose good friend Anne Hansen was diagnosed with the disease in December 2004.

“I was being a caretaker for her and was helping her out, and in March 2005, I was diagnosed,” said Gaylene, who grew up in Toccoa but has lived in Athens for more than 30 years. “We’ve been friends for a long time and have been very close.

To have a friend to go through something like this with ... I’m glad we’ve got each other.”

Gaylene and Anne endured their treatments together and today both are cancerfree. If the story ended there, it would be excellent, but the reality is even better.

Besides ridding themselves of a terrifying disease, Gaylene and Anne put their heads together to try and make the world of cancer patients a little less daunting.

While enduring their respective treatments, they called upon the services of the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support, located on the campus of Athens Regional Medical Center. It was during a long drive that the pair decided they wanted to give back to the Loran Smith Center, which is named after the famed UGA-based journalist and broadcaster and provides myriad services to cancer patients and their families.

“We took a road trip to Florida for a weekend to unwind and relax and during the six-hour drive we were talking about doing something for the Loran Smith Center,” Gaylene said. “There wasn’t a local walk for breast cancer. There’s the Susan G. Komen three-day and the two-day in Atlanta, but there wasn’t anything local.

“We were trying to think about what we could do to raise money for the

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Loran Smith Center. That’s how the baby happened and we took it from there.”

Their “baby” was In Their Shoes, a 13.1-mile walk through Athens that raised money solely for the Loran Smith Center. On Oct. 26, cancer patients, survivors and their friends and family will take part in the eighth annual walk, which Tammy Gilland, vice president of the Athens Regional Health System Foundation, said will probably reach a significant milestone this year.

“We are fully anticipating that this year we’ll go over the $1 million mark in funds raised,” Tammy said.

“That’s $1 million that stayed right here. A lot of walks go to research across the state, but every penny raised

by In Their Shoes stays here in our community.”

Joel Siebentritt, manager of Cancer Support Services at the Loran Smith Center, said that the facility works with more than 1,000 cancer patients, family members and caregivers each year. He adds that the Loran Smith Center’s operational costs are paid for by the Athens Regional Health System Foundation, along with various fundraisers and grants.

“We’re so fortunate that the community has been extremely generous, and our programs are essential to enhancing the quality of life with anybody who has cancer,” Joel said. “Cancer care is so complicated these days. It can’t just be at the doctor’s office. People need options for taking control of their care and their sense of well being while Continued on PaGe 48

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EMERGENCY Before you make a trip to the ER, be sure your medical concern is worth the resources

By Chris Starrs

Dr. Lewis Earnest knows emergency rooms. As an orderly working at St. Mary’s Hospital more than 20 years ago while an undergraduate at the University of Georgia, he frequently found himself helping out in the ER, and for the last four years Earnest has treated patients in the emergency room at St. Mary’s Health System.

Aside from quality of care, perhaps the biggest topic of discussion involving emergency rooms is the reason folks visit them.

While there’s a perception that hordes of people use emergency rooms for treatment for minor problems because they lack health insurance, the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the majority of emergency room patients have insurance.

About 8 percent of emergency room cases are classified as non-urgent.

Visit St. Mary’s Hospital and Health Care System’s website to learn more about emergency room care: www. stmarysathens.com

Although Earnest is among those who believes most decisions to patronize a hospital’s emergency room are appropriate, he’s seen more than his share of patients who think nothing of using a hospital’s emergency resources for less-than-catastrophic reasons.

“I would definitely say that people very much abuse the emergency department,” said the Atlanta native, who studied at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and served his residency in emergency medicine at Boston Medical Center. “We have people come in in the middle of the night and say they can’t sleep for one night. We have people who come in because their toenails are too long and want them cut.

“We have people come in for incredibly minor things that common sense would tell you aren’t emergencies. I just think it’s not as significant as people make it out to be and the vast majority of people coming to the ER are there because they’re concerned and have a legitimate reason to be concerned.”

Earnest does believe, though, that there are pockets of patients who aren’t sure whether their condition merits emergency care and as a result don’t come to the emergency room. While acknowledging that every case is unique, Earnest says Continued on PaGe 48

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By Chris Starrs

On any given night, there's plenty of dancing to be enjoyed at the venerable Georgia Theatre in downtown Athens.

But on a warm evening in mid-September, there was a different type of dancing taking place, and it wasn't just because most — if not all — of the participants were wearing pink surgical gloves.

For the second consecutive year, Athens Regional Medical Center is entering a video as part of the Pink Glove Dance, a nationwide competition to raise research funds and awareness for breast cancer. The video shoot at the Georgia Theatre was the final night of production, bringing together breast cancer survivors and their friends

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and families for a night of celebratory dancing.

Jessica Statham, who works as a patient care technician at Athens Regional, spearheaded last year's initial voyage into video production ("Last year I told them we were doing this — I didn't ask them," she says). At the Georgia Theatre, she explains the theme of the video was "Pink Treasure," featuring pirates, survivors and supporters dancing to the strains of Bruno Mars' hit "Treasure."

The video crew had spent time at Athens Regional shooting different departments putting their own spin on "Treasure" and the final shoot represented a resolution to the video's storyline and a chance to make a little joyful noise.

"There will be about 20 survivors on stage," Statham says. "The story is that there are four pirates looking for treasure and they find the treasure, which is the group of survivors on stage. We wanted the final scene to be out in the community so that more people could feel like they could join."

The deadline for submitting videos with the Pink Glove theme is early

October, with public voting to begin Oct. 25 and closing Nov. 8. The winning video, which comes with a $25,000 grand prize, will be announced Nov. 15.

Displaying supreme confidence, Statham says when the "Pink Treasure" video wins the grand prize, the money will go to the Athens Cancer Auxiliary, which in turn will donate the booty to Athens Regional's Breast Health Center.

Just before taking the stage and strapping on a Fender Stratocaster guitar for the Pink Dance sequence, cancer survivor Harriet Canfield of Bogart spoke about the underlying emotions that characterized the production.

"It's really a time to celebrate," Canfield, a cancer survivor of five years, says. "Some of the ladies I've met through support groups and other programs at the Loran Smith Cancer Center at Athens Regional are here tonight. This is a great way to get together, have fun and celebrate survivorship."

Breast cancer survivors go over choreography with Kaitlin Reinhardt, second A project manager for SunTrust Bank in Atlanta, from right, at the Georgia Theatre. Photo by Richard Hamm Canfield — who said she knocked off work early in order to arrive at the video shoot in time — also talked you feel like you don't have time to do it, it's important to go for about the importance of breast cancer awareness. a routine test. It's important to go."

"I was diagnosed at age 42 after a routine mammogram," she As cinematographer/director Matt Chastain and choreogsays. "I didn't expect to be diagnosed with cancer, and through rapher Kaitlin Reinhardt worked with about a half-dozen canour support group I've met women from their 30s all the way cer survivors during a quick rehearsal on the Georgia Theatre up to their 70s, most of whom don't have family histories. It's Continued on Page 62 about being aware of yourself and your body. And even though

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Early detection means

PREVENTION Certain procedures can help reduce the risk of cancer

By Chris Starrs

Find out more about the Imaging Center at St. Mary's: www. stmarysathens.com

Perhaps the biggest breast cancer news of 2013 was the revelation in February that Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy after testing positive for a mutation that placed her in a high-risk category for the disease.

It was reported that Jolie’s family history of breast and ovarian cancer (her mother had breast cancer and died from ovarian cancer and her grandmother died from ovarian cancer) was a compelling factor in undergoing genetic testing to determine her risk factor.

Jolie’s situation – she has since had reconstructive surgery and has greatly decreased her risk of breast cancer – no doubt convinced many women who have incidents of breast cancer in their family to consider and pursue genetic testing.

According to the American Cancer Society, women who have a first-degree relative - mother, sister, daughter - with breast cancer are nearly twice as likely to develop breast cancer than women without such a family history. The risk of breast cancer is 1.8 times higher for women with one first-degree relative, almost three times higher for women with two relatives and nearly four times higher for women with three or more relatives diagnosed with breast cancer.

The National Cancer Institute advises that women should consider genetic counseling if they have two first-degree relatives who have been diagnosed (especially if one or both

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was younger than 50 at the time of the diagnosis); if they have three or more first-degree or second-degree relatives who have been diagnosed; if they have a first-degree relative diagnosed with cancer in both breasts; or if they have a male relative with breast cancer.

At St. Mary’s Health Care System, registered nurse Ashley Woodall serves as the breast health nurse in the Women’s Imaging Center, providing education and support for patients who require breast biopsies.

She says genetic testing is helpful for patients who have critical decisions to make about their health concerns.

“There are certain tests that can be done that can show how much of an increased risk you face,” Woodall, who has worked as a St. Mary’s breast health nurse for more than three years, said. “That way you can decide.

Some people may have a mom, a sister and an aunt that have all died from breast cancer and (if) they are tested and have a high risk of developing it, they may choose to go ahead and prophylactically remove their

Ashley Woodall serves as the breast health nurse in the Women’s Imaging Center at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.

Photo by Richard Hamm

breast tissue and not have that worry anymore."

Although St. Mary’s does not conduct genetic testing, Woodall said the hospital can help patients determine where they are on the risk chart and get them started on the road to getting tested.

“At St. Mary’s, we have new tools to calculate your risk factors,

so it’s helping to diagnose more breast cancer and it’s letting patients know if they’re at a higher risk and might want to consider counseling or genetic testing,” she said. “The patient comes in and has a mammogram or an ultrasound, and their risk factor is determined for them while they’re here. The radiologist can make a

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Jana Galis performs an acupuncture treatment session at Thrive Integrated Medicine in Athens. Below, husband-andwife team Jana and Tony Galis insert needles as they relate to certain internal organs and check the pulse of their patient.

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To the point

Acupuncture can be one more treatment available in your healing and wellness toolbox

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By Nick Coltrain facebook.com/NickColtrainABH

@ncoltrain

My head twisted in a vain attempt to scratch my eye on a face pillow and the needles in my head wobbled.

The hair-thin needles sticking out from my scalp didn’t hurt and there was no blood. I didn’t even know five were stuck in there. But one or two wobbled like bobble heads when I moved. It felt almost like stray hairs sticking straight up and wafting in the breeze.

A half hour prior, I was interviewing Jana and Tony Galis, owners of Thrive Integrative Medicine. They acted as my guides into this world of so-called alternative medicine. I joked about needing acupuncture to help with my memory, not knowing it would lead to that curious wobble so soon after.

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that involves placing needles in key points in the body. For the five in my head, it had to do with my “si shen cong” and, essentially, calming my brain by accessing certain nerves. The 12 in my back were tied to various internal organs, including my spleen, kidneys, lungs and heart, part of a general session prescribed by the Galises.

I tried to keep a tally of how much wire went into me and missed about half of them. Those that I did feel were quick pinches into my flesh that felt like no more than muscle spasms.

The mind-body approach was new for someone who had never ventured outside of the occasional hospital visits, much less delved into acupuncture.

“Most people think of acupuncture first and foremost as a treatment for pain,” said Tony Galis, who, like his wife, is a licensed acupuncturist. “... But acupuncture can be used for so much.”

Bill Skelton, a doctor of acupuncture at Athens Regional Medical Center, said the practice demonstrates success in three areas of health: pain conditions, functional disorders — e.g. infertility, allergy, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia — and the treatment of mood and stress. The proof of acupuncture as a treatment for the latter, more emotional states is “emerging very strongly now,” Skelton said.

With my foray into acupuncture, I had none of those ailments to treat. Heck, I had just returned from a week at the beach. I doubt I could have been feeling any less-stressed when I walked into Thrive Integrative Medicine.

And some other ground rules: I’m not a scientist and wasn’t seeking, nor qualified, to prove or disprove acupuncture as a treatment, but merely to share an experience; even the term “so-called” appended earlier to “alternative medicine” wasn’t a dig at the treatment, but a recognition that the centuries-old practice isn’t too alternative on the other side of the globe.

The Galises and I skipped the hour-and-a-half interview on my medical background and lifestyle, instead going for a diagnostics routine involving them taking

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my pulse. They weren’t measuring beats-per-minute, but feeling my heart beat and how blood flowed through me. Some posited ailments were spot on and others not so clear: Do I feel well rested in the morning? No, but who does? How’s my digestion? Fine for someone who drinks half-a-pot of coffee on an empty stomach every day.

Pain in my lower back? Nothing of note for an office worker. And so on.

“Just like any form of medicine, we form our diagnosis based on the variety of symptoms,” Tony Galis said.

Without any x-rays, blood tests or even a pre-procedure interview — and with a fairly demure patient at that — no conclusions can be drawn from their diagnosis. But it does speak to the approach taken by acupuncturists: Everything is considered, from organs to joints to mind.

The Galises make no claims of acupuncture or other traditional Eastern medicines being the endall-be-all of medicine — “We’re not good at surgery,” Jana Galis

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joked — but talked of Eastern and Western medicine having their various strengths. They point to the name of their business, Thrive Integrative Medicine, as an example of their philosophy of weaving the strengths of the two health care philosophies together.

“What’s the old saying?” Tony Galis asked. “When you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail?

Well, we want to have an entire tool box available.”

Skelton, of Athens Regional Medical Center and his own private practices, said he routinely sees patients who weren’t responding to traditional treatments. He recalled a recent patient with back pain so severe he couldn’t stand straight. Two needles in the hand later, and the pain was gone.

The science of acupuncture is still being explored. As the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine website states,

“Although millions of Americans use acupuncture each year, often for chronic pain, there has been considerable controversy surrounding its value as a therapy and whether it is anything more than placebo. Research exploring a number of possible mechanisms for acupuncture’s pain-relieving effects is ongoing.”

Skelton said recent research is shedding more light on the science behind the ancient technique. The micro trauma of the needles sends the body into a healing response, increasing circulation, reducing inflammation and relaxing muscles.

Treating patients with acupuncture while their brains are connected for CT scans and MRIs even shows parts of the brain lighting up at specific treatments, though just how the nerves are connected is undetermined.

“It’s validating a 3,000-year-old claim with the most modern scientific methodology we have,” Skelton said.

Skelton dismissed the placebo argument as well with an almost aloof

response akin to “if it works, it works.”

“In terms of the naysayers, there’s a lot of discussion right now ...

Visit the looking at what a website for placebo is, what Thrive Integrative it means,” Skelton Medicine. said. “But if (with success stories) we’re looking at what the mind is capable of, and the body is capable of, with just a piece of wire under the skin, wouldn’t that be wonderful?”

It’s clear that acupuncture works Reporter Nick Coltrain gets an acupucnture treatment. at least well enough for patients to keep Thrive Integrative Medicine and making for a poor apples-to-apples when I thought of myself as a nonseveral other acupuncturists in Athens comparison.

The night of sleep after threatening version of horror movie in business. the treatment was solid, but getting villain Pinhead.

As for me and the 17 needles stuck to bed later than normal meant for a At the end of the day, nothing was in my back and left to linger for 15 groggy morning as well. lost. It wasn’t painful and it wasn’t minutes, it’s hard to say. The beachBut I also think of that wobble and debilitating. side buzz had certainly subsided in the remember the initial rush of curiosity Who knows? Maybe it could 30 hours between going through the about it — and the half-chuckle from work for what ails you. treatment and the writing of this piece,

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Healing touch

By Wayne Ford

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Massage is not a cure for cancer, but health experts say it can definitely benefit the cancer patient.

The American Cancer Society endorses massage as a method for helping cancer patients deal with the stress and anxiety that often accompanies the illness, according to its website.

Sonya Thompson, a massage therapist from Jefferson, has seen the beneficial effect of massage on cancer patients during her two decades in the business. “I’ve worked not only with cancer patients, but multiple sclerosis patients and

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stroke and heart patients,” Thompson said.

Each cancer patient is different, she said. “You have to adjust the massage to their needs depending on if they’ve had a lot of chemotherapy.

Sometimes it’s not a good idea to give massage immediately after chemo. You wait because their immune systems are broken down during that time. I personally like to wait until the doctor says it’s OK,” she said.

“You don’t want to expose the cancer patient to something that might cause them to get sick,” said Thompson, who began her career in massage in 1991 and became certified in 1994.

“Chemo is really rough,” she said.

“May dad even had to take chemo for multiple sclerosis, and it really causes a lot of issues in your body.”

The American Cancer Society noted on its website that “many health care professionals recognize massage as a useful, noninvasive addition to standard medical treatment.” And

'The massage is a way to help loosen those tight muscles and decrease the pain level. It can help them rest better, which will in turn help raise their energy level.' while massage is often given by a massage therapist, a caregiver can also be trained in safe techniques.

Many cancer patients are stressed by the many issues that arise through the health and financial issues that result.

“They are stressed about everything,” Thompson said. “Is the chemo going to work? Am I going into remission? How will the bills get paid? Whatever it is weighting heavily on them, the stress can make their muscles tighten up and it causes body aches and headaches.”

A massage relaxes the muscles, she said.

“Patients try to keep their spirits up, but having the strength to keep it up for long periods of time is hard,” Thompson said. “The massage is a

way to help loosen those tight muscles and decrease the pain level. It can help them rest better, which will in turn help raise their energy level.”

A massage can increase blood circulation and help with the lymphatic system and nervous circulatory system, she said.

If a cancer patient wants to try massage, Thompson recommends the person find a massage therapist who is licensed and skilled at individualizing a massage to meet their needs.

The Mind & Body Institute at Athens Regional Medical Center has also used massage and points to these benefits: reducing pain and stress levels, improving sleep, reducing anxiety and depression, helping with nausea, reducing need for medications, softening scar tissue and enhancing mood.

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Know the risks Lower your chance of developing cancer with these tips

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Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, second only to lung cancer. One in eight women is expected to develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and a recent survey by the Society for Women’s Health Research found that 22 percent of women named breast cancer as the disease they fear most. The specter of breast cancer makes it no surprise that women are eager to seek various ways to reduce their risks of developing this potentially deadly disease.

Though cancer treatments continue to evolve, there remains no cure for breast cancer or any other types of cancer. However, there are steps men and women can take to reduce their risks of developing breast cancer. In fact, the National Cancer Institute says avoiding breast cancer risk factors is the best path to prevention. ● Avoid exposure to radiation. Repeated exposure to radiation therapy used to treat illnesses like Hodgkin’s disease can increase a person’s risk of breast cancer, particularly if treatments begin at an early age.

● Keep a healthy weight. Obesity increases the risk of breast cancer, particularly in postmenopausal women. Healthy eating and exercise can help women control their weight while reducing their risks of developing breast cancer and a number of other diseases. Scientists at The Mayo Clinic believe there is a link between estrogen production in fatty breast tissue and breast cancer. ● Get your exercise. Exercising four or more hours a week can lower breast cancer risk. Exercise need not be heavy lifting at the gym. Any moderate physical activity, from cycling to walking, can be effective.

Exercise decreases hormone levels in

the body that can impact breast cancer risk. Some studies indicate simply walking briskly for one to three hours per week can reduce a woman’s breast cancer risk by 18 percent. ● Eat a low-fat diet. The Women’s Intervention Nutrition Study from the National Cancer Institute found that the highest rate of breast cancer reduction was among a group of women who ate a low-fat diet. ● Reduce alcohol consumption.

Various studies have indicated that women who drink alcoholic beverages may develop cancer at a higher rate.

Women who consume two to five

Although there is no cure for cancer, there are ways women can reduce their risks for breast cancer.

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drinks daily have a greater risk of developing breast cancer than those who abstain from alcohol. ● Weigh the risks of hormone

replacement therapy. There are mixed reviews on hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, for postmenopausal women. There may be a link between long-term HRT and breast cancer, particularly when estrogen and progesterone are used in combination.

Some doctors advise estrogen-only hormone therapy for women who have had a hysterectomy. ● Use of SERMs and aromatase inhibitors. Selective estrogen receptor modulators, or SERMs, are drugs that act like estrogen on some bodily tissues but block the effect of estrogen on other tissues. Aromatase inhibitors decrease the amount of estrogen made by the body. Women with a high risk of breast cancer may benefit from taking a SERM or aromatase inhibitor.

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Find a list of risks commonly associated with breast cancer: www.cancer.org

● Increase fruit and vegetable

consumption. Carotenoids are cancerprotective pigments found in a vast number of fruits and vegetables.

Researchers at New York University found women who had higher blood carotenoid levels had a significantly smaller risk of breast cancer than women with lower levels. ● Go sparingly on antibiotics.

Only take antibiotics when they are truly needed. New evidence suggests that the more often a woman takes antibiotics, the higher her breast cancer risk. A study of more than 10,000 women found that women who

took antibiotics for the equivalent of about 25 prescriptions over an average of 17 years where twice as likely to develop breast cancer than women who never took the drugs. ● Breastfeed your children.

Lactation can suppress ovulation and the body’s production of estrogen, which has been linked to higher levels of breast cancer. Breastfeeding may drop a woman’s breast cancer risk by 4 percent.

Although there is no cure for cancer, these and other ideas offer different ways women can reduce their risks for breast cancer.

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What's the

effect?

Along with chemotherapy comes its barrage of side effects.

Here is what to look out for

By Joe Johnson www.facebook.com/JoeJohnsonABH @JoeJohnsonABH

The cure is worse than the illness and adding insult to injury are two cliches that have long been used to describe the side effects of cancer treatment.

Radiation and chemotherapy — the two medically-accepted treatment methods — continue to cause patients to suffer from hair loss, nausea, fatigue and lower blood cell counts, the most common side effects.

But treatment methods continue to be refined to better treat patients and reduce their discomfort, doctors say.

Surgery is the primary method of treatment of most isolated solid cancers, and often is all that is needed to eliminate the threat.

Radiation therapy uses X-rays to

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damage the DNA in cancerous cells, rendering them unable to grow and divide. Over time, radiation can be used to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.

Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill cancer cells that as they quickly grow and multiply. Chemotherapy drugs can be used alone or in combination to treat a wide variety of cancers.

Though each type of treatment has its downside, oncologists say that advancements in radiation and chemotherapy have been able to reduce common and lesser-known side effect.

“Treatments now are more targeted to attack the cancer itself and not damage surrounding healthy cells and organs,”

said Dr. Ronald Terry, a radiation oncologist with Northeast Georgia Cancer Care.

Reactions to various therapies depend on a number of things, doctors say, including the length of treatment, dosages and a patient’s health history.

Most side effects are short term, but some can last throughout treatment and beyond.

Many people believe that nausea and vomiting occur with all types of chemotherapy. That may have been true 20 years ago, but today physicians do a much better job at preventing and easing these symptoms, according to Dr. Neal Marrano, a chemotherapy oncologist who also is with Northeast Georgia Cancer Care.

“Most people aren’t throwing up

Download fact sheets about chemotherapy and its side effects from www.cancer.gov

like in the old days,” Marrano said.

“Food might taste funny and cause people to lose their appetite for a few days, and some drugs cause muscles and joints to ache. These are treatable and temporary side effects.”

There are fewer side effects with today’s treatments because of advancements in medicine.

“As chemicals become more targeted and individualized to cancers, they are less toxic,” Marrano said. “A lot of times they are taken orally, as a pill, and you don’t have to have an IV to get it. These newer, targeted medicines cause less of those side effects.”

Radiation is particularly risky when treating brain tumors and lung cancer, according to Terry.

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Life beyond masectomy One option in the fight against breast cancer can be surgically removing one or both breasts A person’s life changes when he or she receives a breast cancer diagnosis.

There are many questions that need to be answered, and one of them is usually, “What are my options?”

One of the treatment options in the fight against breast cancer is a mastectomy.

Though the number of mastectomies performed each year was in decline a mere decade ago, more and more are now being performed thanks in large part to less invasive treatments. A study of more than 5,000 Mayo Clinic cancer patients

revealed a 13 percent increase in the number of mastectomies performed between 2003 and 2006.

A small but growing number of women are also electing to have “preventative” mastectomies, which could involve removing one or both of the breasts if there is a high genetic disposition to getting breast cancer in the family or if cancerous cells were detected in one breast. In 2006, the last year for which national data is available, more than 15 percent of breast cancer patients ages 18 to 39 had a healthy breast removed, says the University of Minnesota’s Elizabeth Habermann, co-author of a 2010 study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

A mastectomy is an umbrella term used to describe the removal of the entire breast, portions of the breast, or just the lymph nodes under the armpits.

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The main types of a mastectomy include: ● Modified radical mastectomy: This involves removal of the entire breast, including the breast tissue, skin, areola, and nipple. In some cases, the lining over the chest muscles, as well as most of the underarm lymph nodes, is also removed. ● Simple total mastectomy: This surgery involves removal of the entire breast, tissue, skin, areola and nipple. ● Skin-sparing mastectomy: The breast tissue, nipple and areola are removed, but the skin is spared. Breast reconstruction surgery is typically performed immediately after. ● Nipple-sparing mastectomy: Only the breast tissue is removed, leaving the skin, nipple, areola and chest wall muscles. Again, reconstruction of the breast is typically performed immediately afterward.

After Surgery

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the hospital after surgery. The nursing staff will have a dressing over the surgical site, so you likely will not be able to see the results until a follow-up visit a week or more after the surgery.

The doctor will advise proper home care to keep the area clean, and you should be aware of signs for infection.

You may have surgical drains in place that will need to be watched and emptied.

Some pain is common postsurgery, and pain medications may be prescribed. Adequate rest is urged for proper healing and to prevent opening the wound site. Dissolvable stitches are often used to close the wound, but some doctors prefer staples, which will be removed at a follow-up visit. Bruising and soreness are to be expected. A fever could be indicative of an infection.

Recovering from surgery

Depending on the type of mastectomy performed, you may be left with anything from small scarring

to a sunken, asymmetrical chest. You may want to avoid wearing or getting fitted for a new bra until the wound is completely healed and swelling has declined, which can take six weeks.

Although strenuous exercise should be avoided, many patients will be given exercises to perform so they can regain movement and flexibility.

Walking is an exercise that can be done immediately, but a doctor will be able to tell you when more exercises can be done.

You may resume driving when pain medication is no longer needed.

Practicing driving in a parking lot can help you figure out if there is any pain associated with turning the wheel or pressing down on the accelerator or brake.

Body image

If reconstructive surgery is not an option, breast prosthetics can restore balance to the breast area and help with post-mastectomy body image.

Professional fitters can help size and

fit a prosthetic to your body. Some cancer organizations offer free prostheses if insurance doesn’t cover them.

Mastectomy bras are another option.

They generally have pockets in the cups that can hold breast forms. Some women choose to wear regular bras and simply slip forms inside.

In cases where underarm lymph nodes had to be removed, there may be extensive scarring under the arms.

Therefore. when trying on blouses and other shirts, take a close look at the armholes. Anything too loose may make you feel uncomfortable if it exposes scarring.

Depending on how much tissue and breast wall has been removed, the chest may actually be concave. Wearing patterned shirts can help disguise this area and draw attention away. Fashion has come a long way, and there are now many different options in post-mastectomy clothing.

Having a mastectomy is seldom easy, but knowing what to expect afterward can chase away some of the anxiety.

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difficult to pump and lead to heart failure, he said. When too much healthy lung tissue is irradiated, that can interfere with breathing capacity, according to Terry.

“These are side effects that may happen, but only rarely because we are very careful,” the doctor said. “We determine how much of the lung we need to treat and are immensely careful. These side effects are mostly avoidable with careful planning.”

Early symptoms of fluid around the heart include feeling out of breath, dizziness, chest pain, a chronic dry cough and difficulty swallowing.

While undergoing therapy, doctors closely monitor for harmful side effects. They suggest that patients keep a journal that document when and where side effects arise they might adjust treatments or administer medication to alleviate symptoms.

“If they keep a diary of what is happening, we possibly can prevent it or make them more comfortable,” Marrano said.

As unpleasant as side effects can be, dealing with them is far better than what might happen without treatment.

“The best thing to tell patients is, ‘If it’s curable, it’s worth going through all that,’” Marrano said. “Once people hear that their cancer can be cured, they will put up with a lot of treatment.”

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became better and my meals tend to be more well-balanced meals, such as including a veggie, a grain and a protein.”

Prior to Reed’s diagnosis, he compared his diet to that of a college student. Ramen noodles, pizza and a lot of one-dish meals.

“Before the cancer, I didn’t have the aptitude to really understand what was going on with my body. Now, I am much more keenly aware. I can feel when my blood sugar is tanked because I need to eat something,” he said. “It’s ... helped me to adopt better habits. ... It’s put me in the mindset to move in a healthier direction.”

Reed said following his diagnosis he received a lot of pamphlets and information on a variety of diets, including rawism, but he felt that trying to take-on such a drastic dietary transition would be to set himself up for failure.

“I am sure that making any sort of dramatic change in your diet is good for a momentary burst of something, but whether it’s sustainable or not, I’m not sure of that,” Reed said. “I’m not opposed to trying raw, or anything for that matter. It’s just I let my doctors handle the medicine and I have focused on eating well and living better, persistently.”

Most raw food diets exclude meats, poultry, fish and dairy products.

“Eating cooked food prevents the immune system from working on what is really important in keeping us superbly healthy and young in body, mind and soul,” according to A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. “We exhaust and dissipate the body’s strength by using the immune system to combat the unnatural cooked foods, chemicallybased supplements, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, hormones and numerous other toxins we ingest, breathe in or absorb through our skin.

When we really need the immune system to support us (such as) when a disease or infection develops or an injury occurs, it then lacks the strength to defend us properly.”

with improved health outcomes.”

What’s so super about them?

Regardless of whether or not an antioxidant-rich diet will prevent cancer from developing or returning, what we do know about antioxidants for certain is reason enough to include them in your diet. According to WebMD, antioxidants are “vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that protect and repair cells from damage caused by free radicals.” These free radicals interfere with the immune system. For anyone who has faced cancer, anything that can be done to increase health and wellbeing is worth it.

“Two times, I have heard those dreaded words: ‘You have cancer.’ I

Reducing the risk

Though cancer may strike even the healthiest of persons, there are ways men, women and even children can reduce their risk. One such way is to consume certain foods that researchers feel can reduce cancer risk. Though precisely how these foods fight cancer remains a mystery, cancer researchers say they can effectively lower an individual’s cancer risk when combined to form a healthy diet.

Beans: Beans boast numerous healthy attributes, and their potential to reduce cancer risk is one such attribute.

Beans contain many phytochemicals that researchers say protect the cells from the type of damage that can ultimately make a person susceptible to cancer. Beans also have been shown to decelerate tumor growth and prevent tumors from releasing potentially harmful substances that can damage nearby cells.

Colorful fruits and vegetables: It may seem odd that a food’s color can have an effect on cancer risk, but colorful fruits and vegetables contain more cancer-fighting nutrients than fruits and vegetables that aren’t as flashy.

buy organic, clean food now without exception. I have a garden. I buy from local farmers at the farmers market. I am taking every step I can to keep my cancer from returning,” says breast cancer survivor Anne Prettyman.

For Prettyman, the benefits of eating organic, antioxidant-rich foods are well worth the cost and effort.

“Yes, organic is more costly. But if you compare the cost of clean food to the price you pay to fight cancer, organic food is the best deal going,” says Prettyman.

Tips to increase your antioxidant intake

Antioxidants are present in just about every fruit or vegetable, though in various amounts. Among the varieties of antioxidant vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E are considered the most important.

These can be found in “colorful fruits and vegetables – especially those with purple, blue, red, orange, and yellow hues.” It is also recommended that these foods be eaten raw or lightly steamed in order to receive the highest benefits.

There are antioxidant supplements available, but nutrition experts like Kindamo say natural is the way to go. “Research has not been able to consistently replicate the same beneficial health outcomes in antioxidant supplementation as have been shown in people who have a diet rich in naturally occurring antioxidants,” says Kindamo.

The takeaway

What it really comes down to is that everyone is different, and that’s what makes it so difficult to make any hard-and-fast claims about the power of antioxidants. But with the slew of newly discovered cancercausing agents that we as a society are surrounding ourselves with, we need now more than ever to find ways of improving our health. Including antioxidant-rich foods to your diet is an easy way to live well.

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there are some factors to consider when it comes to an ER visit.

“In general, we see everything from ingrown toenails to bullets to the brain, from stomach flu to heart attacks,” he said. “It’s a broad subject to discuss what’s appropriate to come to the emergency room for, but in general, I would say if you’re concerned and you feel you can’t wait, then come. … Better safe than sorry is still good advice.”

He uses the example of a potential heart attack as a good starting point for discussion.

“If a person comes in with chest pain, they’re not sure if it’s a heart attack or just an inflammation of their ribs,” Earnest says. “And hopefully, it’s just inflammation and you say, ‘Oh, that’s not an emergency.’ But they weren’t aware of what was going on at the time and needed the proper medical care to know that.”

Earnest also points to stroke symptoms, adding that if a patient has suffered such a malady, time is of the essence.

“There are certain standard things people should go to the ER for as far as different complaints are concerned,” he said. “For instance, symptoms that could be associated with stroke can be considered with the acronym F.A.S.T. – face, arm, speech and time. If you’re having difficulty moving your face or arms, or your speech is abnormal, you really need to get to the ER as soon as that starts.

“We have three hours from the time of onset when we can give a potentially life-saving medication, but after that we’re not able to give it. So time is important, and if you’re experiencing any of those symptoms, you need to get to an emergency room immediately and not wait until it gets better.”

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many cases, emergency rooms are populated by people who might ordinarily see their personal physician if said physician’s office was open. And there’s not much question that while the wait may seem infinite, emergency room personnel can get to the heart of a condition in a relatively short amount of time, at any time of the night or day.

“We get people at all hours,” Earnest says. “We get a lot of people at 6 p.m., when they come in after work and tried to see their doctor but couldn’t. The common thing you hear is that emergency room care is expensive. I’m not sure I agree with that, but one of the reasons for that is we have to have the ability to care for anything at all hours of the day. We’re there in the middle of the night and we have to make that happen.

“People come to the ER for different reasons. One of the reasons is it’s difficult to access primary care, and one of the other reasons is that the emergency room care is incredibly efficient. We’re able to move patients through fairly quickly.

If you went to your doctor for almost any complaint, they want to get blood work, an x-ray, maybe a CT scan and talk to a specialist – those things could take a few weeks to get done. We can do those things in three hours.”

And if you think you have an emergency situation, but aren’t sure, don’t waste valuable time calling the emergency room for guidance.

“People will call the emergency room and we can’t give out medical advice on the phone, so we say, ‘We can’t give advice on the phone, so if you think you’ve got a medical emergency, please come in,’” Earnest said. “It’s tough to say what’s reasonable and what’s not.

"If you’re concerned and you think you can’t wait, we’re happy to see you.”

going through treatment and after treatment is over. We’re an outlet for that kind of support.”

Gaylene and Anne, a Florida native and minister of Christian formation at Watkinsville First United Methodist Church, have been happily surprised that In Their Shoes has survived and thrived in its eight-year incarnation.

“We had no idea it would grow like this,” she said. “When we got together and came up with it, we wanted to let people know about the Loran Smith Center. It’s the first place cancer patients and their families should go to because they have so much to offer there. And it’s all free. ...

“The first year we raised $78,000 and since then it’s just grown and grown and grown and today we’re about $100,000 shy of raising $1 million. I just can’t believe it. But if you put a group of women together and ask them to do something for a cause and they’re on it.”

Tammy, who first walked in 2007 and has served as a walking coach since then, said she’d like to see more participation, especially from men.

“To be honest, we have grown, but the last couple of years we’ve been around 120-some odd walkers and we’ve leveled off,” said Tammy, who is walking with Athens Regional’s Side-by-Side team this year. “We’ve looked at our fundraising levels for the walkers and we tweaked those a little this year to see if we could encourage more participation.

“Generally, we tend to be very female, but some of the guys like that.

We have some guys who have been consistent walkers through the years, so it’s another area we’d like to see grow in the future, to have more male participation.”

Health Care Professionals Worth Knowing Choosing a health care professional can be overwhelmingly difficult and worrisome. The relationship with your doctor is a sacred bond of trust, openness and compassion and is therefore one of the most important decisions you will make.

To help you select a practitioner who will meet your needs, the following health care professionals want to tell you more about themselves, their practice and how partnering with them will improve the quality of life.

Also included in this section are medical listings. This is not an exhaustive list of all local area health care professionals.

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PHYSICIANS LISTINGS More than 600 area doctors listed by specialty

Acupuncture & Wellness

Anesthesiology

Jana Galis, L.Ac., MTCM, Dipl.OM Thrive Intergrative Medicine 2080 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-850-2000

G. Scott Crowell, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643

Tony Galis, L.Ac., MTCM, Dipl.OM Thrive Intergrative Medicine 2080 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-850-2000

Allergy & Immunology Ronald G. Beebe, MD Allergy and Asthma Associates of Gainesville 725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Ste 275 Gainesville, GA 770-536-0470 Anthony J. Deutsch, MD Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Center 330 Hawthorne Lane Athens, GA 706-546-8518 Dean E. Firschein, MD Allergy Partners of Georgia 3320 Old Jefferson Rd. Bldg.

200 Ste. B Athens, GA 706-613-8500 Loren W. Hunt Jr., MD Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Center 330 Hawthorne Lane Athens, GA 706-546-8518 Stephen K. Lucas, MD Athens Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd. Bldg.

200 Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Randy Stoloff Allergy Partners of Georgia 3320 Old Jefferson Rd. Bldg.

200 Ste. B Athens, GA 706-613-8500

Warren Horn, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2140 Peter C. Kelly, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643 Robert Lee, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643 Robert Leffert, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2140 J. Patrick Levelle, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643 George Lingenfelser, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2140 Richard C. McCormick, DO ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643

Jack W. Paschal, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-389-2140 Leland Perry, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-389-2140 Liviu D. Radu, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643 Rosemary L.Richards, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643 Linda B. Ritter, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2140 Albert Santora, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2140 Karl J. Sennowitz, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643 John W. Whiteley, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643 George S. Young II, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643

Raul Mendiola, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-389-2140

Audiology

Shaun O’Rear, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-389-2140

Lawrence O. Crockett, AuD. Georgia Hearing Center 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-5689

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Jennifer A. Douberly, AuD. Georgia Hearing Center 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-5689

Jared T. Griffis, MD, FACC Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-1700

Robin Hardin, M.A., FIC-A,F-AAA Athens-Oconee Audiology Windridge Medical Park 1610 Mars Hill Rd., Suite A Watkinsville, GA 706-310-7115

Parker C. Grow, MD Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-1700

Kirstin Luffler, AuD. Georgia Hearing Center 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-5689 G’Anne Thomas, AuD Athens Hearing and Balance Clinic 1061 Dowdy Rd., Suite 204 Athens, GA 706-549-3111 UGA Speech & Hearing Clinic College of Education 593 Aderhold Hall Athens, GA 706-542-4598

Cardiology Elia G. Abboud, MD Athens Heart Center 2005 Prince Avenue Athens, GA 706-208-9700 Subodh K. Agrawal, MD, MBBS Athens Heart Center 2005 Prince Avenue Athens, GA 706-208-9700 Paul Beltran, MD Northeast Cardiology 700 Sunset Dr. Bldg. 300, Suite 302 Athens, GA 706-548-9111 Clay Chappell, MD Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440

Benjamin H. Holland, MD, FACC Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Susan K. Kreher, MD Classic City Cardiology of Athens Regional 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Suite 300-B Athens, GA 706-543-8444 Peter G. Lavine, MD The Medical Group of St. Joseph’s 1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Suite O-200 Greensboro, GA 762-243-3880 John. W. Layher, MD Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440 L. Steven Lowman, MD Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440 James S. Miller, MD, FACC Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Thomas J. Murphy, MD, FACC Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-1700

Physicians Listings Jonathan Murrow, MD Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Charles B. Neckman, MD Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440 Kent R. Nilsson, MD, MA Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave.1 Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Harvey Ouzts, MD Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440 Jonathan Patton, MD Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Ferdos Kahn Pohlel, MD, FACC Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Amit Shah, MD Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440 Ram C. Sharma, MD Athens Heart Center 2005 Prince Avenue Athens, GA 706-208-9700 Robert D. Sinyard, Jr., MD, FACC Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Dr. Masih Uddin, PC 385 Hawthorne Lane, Ste. 300 Athens, GA 706-369-1959 Patrick Willis, MD Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440 David A. Woodard, MD, FACC Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-1700

Chiropractic Dr. Mark Anthony Anthony Chiropractic 335 Hawthorne Lane Athens, GA 706-543-5901 Doug Giles, DC Stewart Clinic 2425 W. Broad St. Athens, GA 706-543-7246 Evan Greller, MD Athens Atlas Chiropractic Center 855 Sunset Dr., Ste. 8 Athens, GA 706-543-5212 Joel T. Groft, MD Athens Chiropractic Healthcare 623 N. Milledge Ave.. Ste. A Athens, GA 706-227-3292 Dr. Barry Hitchcock Family Chiropractic of Athens 2330 W. Broad Athens, GA 706-353-8032

Tony Simpson, MD 700 Hawthorne Ave Athens, GA 706-543-1900

Dental (General) W. David Allen, DMD, LLC 175 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-353-7860 Lane V. Barker, DMD Athena Dental Associates 1020 Hawthorne Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-7390 Chanda Bennett, DMD 1165A Mitchell Bridge Rd. Athens, GA 706-546-7722 Mark A. Blankenship, DMD Athena Dental Associates 1020 Hawthorne Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-7390 J. David Brown, DMD 1010 Woodlands Rd. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-7727 Rhonda M. Mobley, DMD 2281 Hog Mountain Rd. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-6671 Leigh A. Cummings, DMD Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 John Dobberstein, MD North Oconee Dental Care 1181 Langford Drive, Bldg 200, Ste. 103 Bogart, GA 706.395.0079 Claude T. DuBose, DDS East Athens Family Dentistry 348 Oak St. Athens, GA 706-543-6527 Brandon Esco, DMD 1155 Cedar Shoals Dr. Athens, GA 706-546-8720 R. Lawrence George, DMD 1520 Jennings Mill Rd., Ste. A Bogart, GA 706-353-1958 Billy J. Goldman, DDS 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 286 Athens, GA 706-546-7362 DeAnn Harmon-Smith, DMD Oconee Dental 1590 Mars Hill Rd., Ste. 1 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-1659 Thomas M. Henson, DDS 700 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. A5 Athens, GA 706-549-3110 Alex Karamanolis, DMD Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Dr. Rosanna U. Masciadri 1175 Oglethorpe Ave. Athens, GA 706-227-2502 Thomas R. McDonald, DMD 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 104-East Athens, GA 706-543-8208 Matthew McRae, Jr., DMD 995 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-546-8480 David Miller, DMD Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279

Deck E. Neisler, DDS Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Terry E. Parkman, DMD 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 401 Athens, GA 706-546-7149 J. Benjamin Patrick, DMD 1155 Cedar Shoals Dr. Athens, GA 706-546-8720 Robert A. Pate, DMD Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 William G. Rice, DDS 140 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-543-4060 Stanley D. SatterďŹ eld, DMD Athens Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 2000 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-543-8377

Dental (Orthodontics) Lang Foster, DMD Waugh & Allen 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., The Exchange Ste. 201 Athens, GA 706-353-3500 Tradd C. Harter, DMD Classic City Orthodontics PC 600 Oglethorpe Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-4748 Tradd C. Harter, DMD Classic City Orthodontics PC 1091 Park Dr. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-6116 Robert L. Waugh, Jr., DMD Waugh & Allen 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., The Exchange Ste. 201 Athens, GA 706-353-3500

Dental (Pediatrics) E. Jayni Bradley, DMD 1120 Mars Hill Rd. Ste. 101 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-1994

F. Neal Pylant, DMD 375 Hawthorne Lane Athens, GA 706-543-0026

Dental Specialist Robert B. Ward, Jr., DDS Dental Sleep Medicine of Georgia 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2300 Athens, GA 706-546-8407

Dermatology Tish Anderson, NP 728 Cobb St. Athens, GA 706-548-3019 Stella M. Bulengo, MD, FACC Athens-Oconee Skin Cancer & Dermatology, LLC 1582 Mars Hill Rd., Ste. A Watkinsville, GA 706-769-7546 Ross M. Campbell, MD GA Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Dermatology 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 300 A Athens, GA 706-543-5858 Joy Chastain, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3000 Athens, GA 706-543-1335 Jonathan B. Fass, MD Dermatology of Athens 2000 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-353-8220 David M. Greeson, MD Dermatology of Athens 2000 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-353-8220 David S. Lockman, MD 728 Cobb St. Athens, GA 706-548-3019 Karen E. Maffei, MD Athens Dermatology Group 1050 Thomas Ave. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-1550

Michelle S. Harmon, DM Athens Dentistry for Children 2470 Daniels Bridge Rd., Ste., 231 Athens, GA 706-355-3109

Lauren Whalen , MD 728 Cobb St. Athens, GA 706-548-3019

Brandi Owensby, DMD Athens Dentistry for Children 2470 Daniels Bridge Rd., Ste., 231 Athens, GA 706-355-3109

Athens Diagnostic 1063 Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-316-3662

Eric Wells, DMD Healthy Smiles 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 202-East Athens, GA 706-548-7373 Jennifer C. Wells, DMD Healthy Smiles 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 202-East Athens, GA 706-548-7373

Dental Peridontics James B. Moncrief, DDS Practice Limited to Periodontics 700 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. A3 Athens, GA 706-549-5604

David L. Hatmaker, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 Brandon K. Hicks, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 Neal A. Priest, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 James V. Shanni, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019

Endocrinology Peter F. VanDyck, MD Athens Diabetes & Endocrinology 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 600 Athens, GA 706-549-4155

Family Dermatology David S. Lockman, MD 728 Cobb St. Athens, GA 706-548-3019 George Miller, MD Family Dermatology 2470 Daniels Bridge Rd,.

Bldg. 200, Ste. 261 Athens, GA 706-549-7108 Joyce Thomas, MD 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 105 Athens, GA 706-543-3400 Lauren Whalen, MD Family Dermatology 2470 Daniels Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 261 Athens, GA 706-549-7108

Family Practice Nailah Abdulbaaqee, MD MedLink Winder 122 West Athens Street Winder, GA 770-867-6633 Kevin S. Adams, MD Adams Primary Care 25 Nomora Dr. Danielsville, GA 706-795-9588

Diagnostic

Ryan Arata, MD 528 Panther Dr. Jefferson, GA 706-387-5656

Emergency Medicine Williams A. Dix, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 Patrick Eagleston, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 Lewis D. Earnest, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019

Mary Bond, MD Athens Primary Care 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-548-6068 Alexander Borun, MD 1618 Mars Hill Rd., Ste A Watkinsville, GA 706-769-2053 Dennis G. Bullock, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 200-A Athens, GA 706-353-0101 Chpryelle Carr, MD Medlink Colbert 11 Charlie Morris Rd. Colbert, GA 706-788-2127 Lee G. Chisolm, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste 3300 Athens, GA 706-208-1406

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Physicians Listings Jonathan M. Cook, DO Clarke Oconee Family Practice 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 182-North Athens, GA 706-353-7747 Henry L. Dewitt, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste 3300 Athens, GA 706-208-1406 Diane E. Dunston, MD 675 College Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-5526 Mark A. Earhart, MD Oconee Family Practice 1747 Langford Dr., Bldg. 400, Ste. 105 Bogart, GA 706-769-1100 Charlotte Ebner, D.O. 251 E. Broad St. Winder, GA 30680 770-867-9181 Alice Edwards, MD Athens Internal Medicine Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 400 Athens, GA 706-548-8600 Ronald E. Elliot, MD UGA University Health Center 370 River Road Athens, GA 706-542-8636

G. Trippe Jones, MD 1550 Mars Hill Rd. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-6469 Dr. Klassen Odyssey Hospice 855 Gaines School Rd., Ste. G Athens, GA 706-369-9888 Suzanne Lester, MD Athens Primary Care 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-548-6068 Robert P. Marshburn, MD Medical Center Clinic 45 Medical Center Ct. Commerce, GA 706-335-5155 T. Andrew McElhannon, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 200-A Athens, GA 706-353-0101 H. Philip Morris, Jr., MD Greater Athens Physicians 1450-B Barnett Shoals Rd. Athens, GA 706-543-6443 Vasu N. Murthy, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 500 B Athens, GA 706-548-5833

Gary Fleming, MD 675 College Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-5526

Ifeoma Nnaji, MD Medlink Oglethorpe 247 Union Point St. Lexington, GA 706-743-8171

Timothy B. Gibson, MD Prince Avenue Primary Care 892 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-227-2027

Kevin A. O’Neal, MD 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 100 Ste. 101 Bogart, GA 706-546-9838

Raymond L. Gilbert, Jr., MD 1550 Mars Hill Rd. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-6469 Samuel C. Griffin, MD Athens Primary Care 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-548-6068 Ronald Hart, MD Medlink Colbert 11 Charlie Morris Rd. Colbert, GA 706-788-2127 Paul D. Haver, MD 2205 Barnett Shoals Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-1555 James M. Haymore III, MD 479 Hwy. 98 E Danielsville, GA 706-795-5211

Stephen W. Orr, DO North Broad Family Medicine 295 N. Broad St. Winder, GA 770-307-0661 Jigar Patel, MD 528 Panther Drive Jefferson, GA 30549 706-387-5656 Cathleen Quillian-Carr, DO Athens Area Family Medicine 1351 Stonebridge Pkwy., Bldg 104 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-4141 Dave A. Ringer, MD Family Med Associates of Lake Oconee, PC 1041 Park Dr. Greensboro, GA 706-453-4945

Libby Hollett, NP Athens Primary Care 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-548-6068

Natalie D. Russo, MD UGA University Health Center 370 River Road Athens, GA 706-542-8666

Linda M. Hueseman, MD Crawford Lexington Medical Center 774 Athens Rd. Lexington, GA 706-743-8183

Vandana N. Setia, MD 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 100 Ste. 101 Bogart, GA 706-546-9838

Gail Hurley, MD Athens Neighborhood Health Center 675 College Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-5526 402 McKinley Dr. Athens, GA 706-543-1145 Farris T. Johnson, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 500 B Athens, GA 706-548-5833

J. Michael Shiver, MD 2205 Barnett Shoals Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-1555 Glen Stocklinski, MP 1550 Mars Hill Rd. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-6469 Joanna Suarez, MD Commerce Adult Medicine 687 Hospital Rd. Commerce, GA 706-335-7909

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Adolph Suarez, MD Commerce Adult Medicine 687 Hospital Rd. Commerce, GA 706-335-7909 Colette A. Thompson, C-NP Medlink Oglethorpe 247 Union Point St. Lexington, GA 706-743-8171 William D. Tumlin, MD Crawford Lexington Medical Center 774 Athens Rd. Lexington, GA 706-743-8183 Alvin Wilson, MD Athens Associates in Family Practice 300 Hawthorne Ln. Athens, GA 706-353-7648 Eric Wilson, MD 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 400A Athens, GA 706-549-5832 Willey E. Zuniga, MD Hwy 98 W and Irvin Kirk Rd. Danielsville, GA 706-795-3301 Syed S. Zaidi, MD Medlink Winder 122 West Athens Street Winder, GA 770-876-6633

Jeffrey M. Williams, MD Northeast Georgia Gastroenterology Associates 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg 400 Athens, GA 706-613-1625

Bright Star Care 3021 Atlanta Hwy., Ste. 106 Athens, GA 706-548-0100

Geriatrics

Oconee Home Health 106 E. Paces Dr. Athens, GA 706-613-5494

May Luz F. Bullecer, MD Athens Geriatrics & Internal Medicine 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3200 Athens, GA 706-546-5700 Wayne S. Morris, MD 270 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. A Athens, GA 706-546-5700 Mark Paradela, MD Athens Geriatrics & Internal Medicine 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3200 Athens, GA 706-546-5700 Ram K. Reddy, MD Reddy Medical Group 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-621-7575 Rose Ann R. Weaver, MD 172 N. Main St. Madison, GA 706-342-4106

Gastroenterology

Hematology

Kelly C. Grow, MD 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 15 Athens, GA 706-548-0008

Ranjana Bhargava, MD Georgia Cancer Specialists 125 King Ave. 2nd Floor Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-369-4478

Claudia S. Kretzschmar, MD 700 Oglethorpe Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-9537 Ranjit C. Mathew, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 170 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-549-1222 Aja S. McCutchen, M.D. Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates Barrow Medical Regional Center 314 North Broad St., Ste. 225 Winder, GA 678-987-1480 Asif M. Qadri, MD Northeast Georgia Gastroenterology Associates 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg 400 Athens, GA 706-613-1625 Brad D. Shepherd, MD 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 15 Athens, GA 706-548-0008 Gregory S. Smith, MD Athens Gastroenterology Center, PC 21 Jefferson Pl. Ste. 1 Athens, GA 706-548-0058 Anthony B. Wall, NP 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 15 Athens, GA 706-548-0008 J. Michael West, MD 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 15 Athens, GA 706-548-0008 Stephen Wilde, MD Northeast Georgia Gastroenterology Associates 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 501A Athens, GA 706-208-0065

Richard Loyd, DO Georgia Cancer Specialists 125 King Ave 2nd Floor Ste 200 Athens, GA 706-369-4478 Neal N. Marrano, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Petros George Nikolinakos, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Priya Rudolph, MD Georgia Cancer Sepcialists 125 King Ave. 2nd Floor Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-369-4478 James E. Splichal, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Jeffrey A. Thomas, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Mark Vrana, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990

Home Health Athens Regional Home Health 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5500

Bringing Home Baby Baby Nurses & Nanny Services 706-352-7036

Home Instead Senior Care 706-613-2224 Remain at Home Senior Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Ste. 300 Athens, GA 30607h St. Mary’s Home Health Care 1021 Jamestown Blvd., Ste. 215 Watkinsville, GA 706-389-2273

Hospitalist Stephen Berry, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 Stephane Conte, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 Sharif Elkabbani, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 David C. Gaines, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 Christopher D. Hall, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 Miguel A. Jurado, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 Thai Le, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 Robert J. Meyer, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 Alan Morgan, MD St. Mary’s Neurohospitalist 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3879 C. Van Morris, MD St. Mary’s Neurohospotalist 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3879 Jaideep K. Patel, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 Primedoc of Athens 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 H. McCord Smith, MD St. Mary’s Neurohospitalist 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3879

Physicians Listings Adam E. Trail, DO Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410

Hospitalist Pediatrics Shilpi Das, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-7854 Christian Lindsey, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-7854 Syed Rizvi, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-7854

Hyperbaric/Wound Care Ricardo Duran, MD 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-2660

Infectious Disease Paul D. Martin, MD Gwinnett Infectious Diseases 1950 Riverside Pkwy. Ste. 100 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-0466 Northeast Cardiology & Internal Medicine 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 15 Athens, GA 706-548-5488 Elliot G. Raizes, MD Gwinnett Infectious Diseases 1950 Riverside Pkwy. Ste. 100 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-0466 Tzevetan V. Vassilev, MD Gwinnett Infectious Diseases 1950 Riverside Pkwy. Ste. 100 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-0466

Internal Medicine Martine P. Adogu, MD Oconee Medical Group Athens Kidney Center 1440 N. Chase St. Athens, GA 706-227-2110 Beze Adogu, MD Oconee Medical Group Athens Kidney Center 1440 N. Chase St. Athens, GA 706-227-2110 Emad Ahmed, MD Kidney Clinic of Athens 385 Hawthorne Ln., Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-543-3130

Marilyn Digamon-Beltran, MD Northeast Internal Medicine 700 Sunset Dr., Bldg. 300 Ste. 302 Athens, GA 706-548-9111 333 Alcova St., Ste. 8 Monroe, GA 770-267-9485 Charles L. Braucher, MD Athens Adult & Pediatric Medicine 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3400 Athens, GA 706-613-6080 A. Patrick Brooks, MD Athens Internal Medicine Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 400-A Athens, GA 706-548-8600 James L. Brown, Jr., MD 2090 Prince Ave., Ste. A Athens, GA 706-548-3478 May Luz F. Bullecer, MD Athens Internal Medicine & Geriatrics 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3200 Athens, GA 706-549-8931 Zaigham A. Butt, MD 131 Hawthorne Park., Ste. B Athens, GA 706-227-2700 J. Steven Chesser, MD 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 502 Athens, GA 706-433-0741 George Cleland, MD 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-549-8682 J. Michael Cobb, MD Greater Athens Physicians 129 Main St. Bogart, GA 770-725-7420 Deepak Das, MD Athena Medical Clinic Sleep Medicine Associates of Athens 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3100 Athens, GA 706-850-6383 Shilpi Das, MD Athena Medical Clinic Sleep Medicine Associates of Athens 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3100 Athens, GA 706-850-6383 Amanda J. Downs, MD Hawthorne Medical Associates 1351 Stonebridge Parkway, Bldg. 105 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-3331

Matthew B. Baker, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2200 Athens, GA 706-543-0471

Mark R. Firth, MD Athens Internal Medicine Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 400-A Athens, GA 706-548-8600

Abid Bashir, MD North Georgia Nephrology Consultant, LLC 5105 Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-227-4075

Jane A. Fleagle, MD Athens Internal Medicine Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 400B Athens, GA 706-548-8600

700 Breedlove Dr. Monroe, GA 770-207-5514 Toby M. Bond, MD TMB Medical 1181 Langford Dr. Bldg. 200, Ste. 105 Bogart, GA 706-548-9655

Evan Fliegel, MD 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 7 Athens, GA 706-546-5340 J. Clark Hill III, MD Hill Medical Group 1935-A Homer Rd. Commerce, GA 706-335-9060

Mary Bess Jarrard, MD 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 151 West Athens, GA 706-546-0832 Elizabeth L. Johnson, MD 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 151 Athens, GA 706-546-0832 Thomas N. Kias, MD 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 151 Athens, GA 706-546-0832 Felicia S. Lacksen, MD Hawthorne Medical Associates 1351 Stonebridge Parkway, Bldg. 105 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-3331 Mary Ann Lim North Georgia Nephrology Consultant, LLC 5105 Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-227-4075 700 Breedlove Dr. Monroe, GA 770-207-5514 R. Patrick Lucas, MD Hawthorne Medical Associates 120 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-353-8700 Jeanne Marie Martin, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2500 Athens, GA 706-548-7909 Melissa K. Martin, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2500 Athens, GA 706-548-7909 Ranjit C. Matthew, MD Digestive Diseases Clinic 170 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-549-1222 Wayne S. Morris, MD 270 Hawthorne Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-5700 Omar Mushfiq, MD Kidney Clinic of Athens 385 Hawthorne Ln., Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-543-3130 Michael E. Nelson, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2200 Athens, GA 706-543-0471 Mark J. S. Paradela, MD Athens Internal Medicine & Geriatrics 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste, 3200 Athens, GA 706-549-8931 Fareha Rahim, MD Hawthorne Medical 120 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-353-8700 Ram K. Reddy, MD Reddy Medical Group 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-621-7575 William E. Rigsby, MD Rigsby Internal Medicine, PC 2410 Hog Mountain Rd., Ste. 107 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-8800 Eric Robach, MD 1351 Stonebridge Pkwy., Bldg. 105 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-3331

Elizabeth Smith, MD Athens Internal Medicine Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 400-A Athens, GA 706-548-8600 Lisa D. Smith, MD Athens Internal Medicine Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 400-A Athens, GA 706-548-8600 James Tippett, MD Middle Georgia Medical Associates 1110 Commerce Drive, Ste. 108 Greensboro, GA 706-999-0243 David Townsend, MD Hawthorne Medical 120 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-353-8700 Rose Ann R. Weaver, MD 172 North Main St. Madison, GA 706-342-4106 Thomas W. Wells, MD Hawthorne Medical Associates 120 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-353-8700 Michelle Woodward, MD Hawthorne Medical Associates 1351 Stonebridge Parkway, Bldg. 105 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-3331 A. Fred Young, MD Hawthorne Medical Associates 120 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-353-8700

Massage Massage Envy Spa 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy 706-543-3000 St. Mary’s Wellness Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd. Bldg. 300 Athens, GA 706-389-3355

Medical Services A.C.T. Home Care, Inc. Home Care Services 1075 Gaines School Rd. Athens, GA 706-559-4432 Caring Man In A Van Personal Care Transportation 706-342-1566 Medlink Colbert 11 Charlie Morris Rd. Colbert, GA 706-788-2127 247 Union Point Rd. Lexington, GA 706-743-8171 Medlink Winder 122 West Athens Street Winder, GA 770-867-6633

Medical Spa Yuva Medical Spa 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 102 Athens, GA 706-621-7585 Tu, W, F: 9am-6pm, Th: 11am-8pm, Sat: 9am - 2pm www.yuvamedicalspa.com

A medical-grade spa, set in a serene and luxurious spa ambiance providing a broad range of aesthetic procedures like Laser body slimming, Laser lipo, Laser hair removal, Liquid face lift, Laser cellulite treatment, Fraxel, Botox, Facials, Peels, Medical grade skin care products and other laser skin rejuvenation services. Gift Cards available. “Live healthier, Look younger” with Yuva.

Neonatology ARMC Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3324 Victor A. Morales, MD St. Mary’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3430

Nephrology Beze Adogu, MD Oconee Medical Group 1440 N. Chase St. Athens, GA 706-227-2110 Emad U. Ahmed, MD 385 Hawthorne Ln., Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-543-3130 Kaleem Ahmed, MD 641 Hospital Rd., Ste. 2 Commerce, GA 706-335-4212 928 Franklin Springs St. Royston, GA 706-245-1461 Abid Bashir, MD North Georgia Nephrology Consultant 5105 Jefferson Rd., Ste. B Athens, GA 706-227-4075 Khudr Burjak, MD Oconee Medical Group 1440 N. Chase St. Athens, GA 706-227-2110 Gautam M. DasGupta, MD Athens Nephrology Associates, P.A. 2047 Prince Ave., Ste. B Athens, GA 706-546-0083 Zuoheng Fan, MD Athens Nephrology Associates 2047 Prince Ave., Ste. B Athens, GA 706-546-0083 Geoffery H. Golembiewski, MD Northeast Georgia Nephrology & Hypertension Clinic 1270 Prince Ave., Ste. 306 Athens, GA 706-546-9911 Krit K. Joshi, MD North Georgia Nephrology Consultant 5105 Jefferson Rd., Ste. B Athens, GA 706-227-4075 Beeki N. Kuppuswamy, MD Internal Medicine & Nephrology 212 Hospital Dr. Washington, GA 706-678-1538

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Physicians Listings Mary Ann Lim, MD North Georgia Nephrology Consultant 5105 Jefferson Rd., Ste. B Athens, GA 706-227-4075 Rene Mackay, MD Georgia Kidney Consultants 650 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 4 Athens, GA 706-850-8135 Omar Mushfiq, MD 385 Hawthorne Ln., Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-543-3130 Srilakshmi Rebala, MD Georgia Renal Associates, PC 1500 Oglethorpe Ave, Suite 500C Athens, GA 706-546-7484

Neurology Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606 Anthony T. Dacunha, MD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606 James A. Elmore, MD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606 Angela McSwain, MD St. Mary’s Neurological Specialists 2410 Hog Mountain Rd., Bldg 200, Ste. 201 Watkinsville, GA 706-310-1859 Brian W. Mitchell, MD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 30606 706-353-0606 E. Brannon Morris, MD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606 Edward S. Novey, MD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606 Eric M. Pitts, MD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606 Jon S. Poling, MD, PhD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606 Mike Steadham, MD St. Mary’s Neurological Specialists 2410 Hog Mountain Rd. Suite 201 Watkinsville, GA 706-310-1859 Terry L. Wimpey, MD, PhD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606

Obstetrics/Gynecology Sunil M. Alexander, M.D., F.A.C.O.G Cornerstone Medical Clinic 1270 Prince Ave., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-353-6565

Stephanie A. Allen, MD Women’s Healthcare Associates 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. G Athens, GA 706-369-0019

Andrew H. Leach, MD Women’s Healthcare Associates 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. G Athens, GA 706-369-0019

Melissa M. Anderson, MD Women’s Center of Athens 1520 B Jennings Mill Rd. Bogart, GA 706-227-8999

Leah D. Lowman, MD Women’s Healthcare Associates 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. G Athens, GA 706-369-00191

Clinton B. Ashford, MD 1750 S. Lumpkin St. Athens, GA 706-353-2550

Camille A. McPherson, MD Women’s Center of Athens 1520 B Jennings Mill Rd. Bogart, GA 706-227-8999

Rebecca Ashford, MD 1750 S. Lumpkin St. Athens, GA 706-353-2550 Cassie N. Campbell, MD ARMC Midwifery Practice 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5700 Ruby G. Cheves, MD ARMC Midwifery Practice 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5700 Ruth M. Cline, MD Athens OB/GYN 740 Prince Ave., Bldg 3 Athens, GA 706-548-4272 Margaret K. Cramer, MD UGA University Health Center 370 River Rd. Athens, GA 706-542-8691 Rajiv D. Desai, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Bldg,. 500, Ste, D Athens, GA 706-369-9375 John F. Elder, MD 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 601 Athens, GA 706-548-4754 Rebecca Fletcher, MD Athens OB/GYN 740 Prince Ave., Bldg 3 Athens, GA 706-548-4272 Thomas W. Goggin, MD 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 602 Athens, GA 706-353-0711 Janet L. Griffin , MD Reddy Medical Group 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-621-7575 Melissa M. Halbach, MD Women’s Center of Athens 1520 B Jennings Mill Rd. Bogart, GA 706-227-8999 Andrew H. Herrin, MD Athens OB/GYN 740 Prince Ave., Bldg 3 Athens, GA 706-548-4272 Walter A. Jarrett, MD Athens OB/GYN 740 Prince Ave., Bldg 3 Athens, GA 706-548-4272 Peter C. Johnson, MD Center for Women’s Health and Fitness 965 Hawthorne Park, Ste. 100-A Athens, GA 706-369-1200 Robert E. Kelley, Jr., MD Athens Gynecology 1580 Tree Lane Snellville, GA 706-548-4424

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Cynthia A. Mercer, MD Athens Women’s Clinic 1270 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-548-1388 Rachel F. Murthy, MD Athens OB/GYN 740 Prince Ave., Bldg 3 Athens, GA 706-548-4272 Larisa Pearlman, MD ARMC Midwifery Practice 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5700 Cary A. Perry, MD Athens Women’s Clinic 1270 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-548-1388 Gregory D. Perry, MD Athens Women’s Clinic 1270 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-548-1388 R. Brian Raybon, M.D. Urogynecology of Athens 1270 Prince Ave., Ste. 201 Athens, GA 866-913-8620 Richard L. Rosemond, MD Athens Maternal-Fetal Medicine 1270 Prince Ave., Ste. 304 Athens, GA 706-549-0087 Joshua G. Sepesi, MD Athens Healthcare for Women 1270 Prince Ave., Ste. 308 Athens, GA 706-552-1600 Kauskik S. Shah, MD Women’s Comprehensive Health Care Center 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. M Athens, GA 706-548-8010 J. Judson Shelnutt, MD Shelnutt Obstetrics and Gynecology 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 200B Athens, GA 706-227-1164 Eric Silver, MD St. Mary’s Womens’ Center 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Dogwood Building Ste D-300 Greensboro, GA 30642 762-243-3860 J. Leon Smith, MD Athens Women’s Clinic 1270 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-548-1388

Occupational Medicine Reddy Urgent Care 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 100, Athens, GA 132 Franklin Springs St., Royston, GA 280 General Daniels Ave, Danielsville, GA 138 West Gibson St., Hartwell, GA 706-621-7575

Kelly Dixon-Martin, MD St. Mary’s Industrial Medicine 4017 Atlanta Hwy.,Ste. B Bogart, GA 706-389-2222 Brian Forrester, MD Athens Regional Occupational Health and Industrial Medicine Regional First Care, Highway 29 North Athens, GA 706-353-6000 Kelly Mackey, MD Athens Regional Occupational Health and Industrial Medicine Regional First Care, Highway 29 North Athens, GA 706-353-6000 Errol G. Duncan, MD Reddy Urgent Care 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 100 Athens, GA 706-621-7575 Joseph Savitz, DO/Specialist Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St. Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Stephen Schacher, MD Athens Occupational Medicine 105 Whitehead Rd., Unit 4 Athens, GA 706-248-0245 Julian D Sharpton, MD Reddy Urgent Care 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 100 Athens, GA 706-621-7575

Oncology Ranjana Bhargava, MD Georgia Cancer Specialists 125 King Ave 2nd Floor Ste 200 Athens, GA 706-369-4478 Tzu-chuan Jane Huang, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Richard Loyd, DO Georgia Cancer Specialists 125 King Ave 2nd Floor Ste 200 Athens, GA 706-369-4478 Neal N. Marrano, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Petros George Nikolinakos, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Priya Rudolph, MD Georgia Cancer Specialists 125 King Ave 2nd Floor Ste 200 Athens, GA 706-369-4478 Gordon O. Schoenfeld, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Narendra K. Shah, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Cynthia L. Shepherd, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 James E. Splichal, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990

Ronald L. Terry, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Jeffrey A. Thomas, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Mark Vrana, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990

Ophthalmology/ Optometrist Athens Eye Associates Oconee Medical Center 1080 Vend Dr., Ste. 100.

Bogart, GA 706-549-7047 www.athenseye.com Martine P. Adogu, MD Oconee Medical Group 1440 N. Chase St. Athens, GA 706-227-2110 Richard H. Blue, MD Blue Laser Group, The Georgia Center for Sight 651 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-9290 Victor A.Crosby II, MD 140 Trinity Pl., Bldg. B Athens, GA 706-546-0170 Brent M. Crymes, MD Athens Eye Doctors and Surgeons 105 Trinity Place Athens, GA 706-549-9993 Anthony L. DeMarco, MD Athens Eye Doctors and Surgeons 105 Trinity Place Athens, GA 706-549-9993 Jing Dong, MD The Georgia Center for Sight 651 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 1-888-237-2583 David G. Dillard, MD 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. O Athens, GA 706-353-0093 Mohan N. Iyer, MD Athens Retina Center 700 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. A2 Athens, GA 706-543-3200 Michael S. Jacobs, MD Athens Eye Associates 1080 Vend Dr. Bogart, GA 706-549-7047 Joel Jenkins, MD Jenkins Vision Care 850 Prince Ave., Suite B Athens, GA 706-353-2520 Eric Johnson, OD Athens Eye Associates 1080 Vend Dr. Bogart, GA 706-549-7047 Alexander P. Keller, III, MD Athens Eye Doctors and Surgeons 105 Trinity Place Athens, GA 706-549-9993 Emory G. Patterson, MD Athens Eye Associates 1080 Vend Dr. Bogart, GA 706-549-7047

Physicians Listings Robert Penland, MD Jenkins Vision Care 850 Prince Ave., Suite B Athens, GA 706-353-2520 Walter A. Sams IV, MD Athens Eye Doctors and Surgeons 105 Trinity Place Athens, GA 706-549-9993 Russell Springer, MD Athens Family Vision Clinic 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. A Athens, GA 706-543-3599

Oral Surgery Leigh Cummings, DDS Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Brett Gray, DMD, MD Oral Surgery Associates & Dental Implants 740 Prince Ave., Ste. 1-A Athens, GA 706-549-9711 Alex Karamanolis, DDS Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Richard Manus, DMD 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 103-South Athens, GA 706-548-0604 James McDonald, DMD 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 103-South Athens, GA 706-548-0604 David C. Miller, DDS Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Deck Nesiler, DDS Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Robert Pate, DDS Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Steven D. Pollack, DDS Oral Surgery Associates & Dental Implants 740 Prince Ave., Ste. 1-A Athens, GA 706-549-9711 Stanley D. Satterfield, DMD Athens Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 2000 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-543-8377 Linda Stringer, DDS Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279

Jian Hu, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

M. Shane Smith, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

Joseph T. Johnson, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

William C. Tally, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

Stephen B. Johnson, DO Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

Otoalaryngology

David Katz, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Ormonde M. Mahoney, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 John Robert Manfredi, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Fayette M. McElhannon, Jr., MD Hawthorne Orthopedics 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. J Athens, GA 706-548-1386 Larry L. Medders, MD Athens Orthopedic Associates 2319 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-354-1625 Charles L. Ogburn III, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Julian P. Price, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Bradley C. Register, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Mixon Robinson, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

Orthopedic

Joseph M. Savitz, D.O./Physitrist Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

Robert E. Hancock, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

Alonzo T. Sexton, II, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

David C. Harkins, DO Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

Michael Simms Shuler, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

J. Edward Dempsey, MD ENT of Athens 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-7908 David G. Dillard, MD 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. O Athens, GA 706-353-0093 Robert F. Gomez, MD 1270 Prince Ave., Ste. 303 Athens, GA 706-549-3047 Elizabeth Katz, MD ENT of Athens 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-7908 Charles M. Mixson, MD ENT of Athens 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-7908 Philip A. Sheffield, MD ENT of Athens 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-7908 John R. Simpson, MD, DDS, FACS Northeast Georgia ENT Head Neck Surgery 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 103 Athens, GA 706-546-0144 Winder, GA 259 N. Broad St.

Outpatient Mental Health Erika Heinzle, MS, LAPC, NCC SEB Health, Inc. 105 Whitehead Road, Suite 3 Athens, GA 706-369-3856 Dr. Sarah Jackson, PsyD, LPC SEB Health, Inc. 105 Whitehead Road, Suite 3 Athens, GA 706-369-3856 Dr. Kathryn Scott-Young, PhD, LMFT SEB Health, Inc. 105 Whitehead Road, Suite 3 Athens, GA 706-369-3856 Natasha Young, BS SEB Health, Inc. 105 Whitehead Road, Suite 3 Athens, GA 706-369-3856

Pain Management Richard Campbell, MD Spine Care & Pain Management 1620 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8114 Mark A. Ellis, MD Ellis Pain Center 1500 Langford Medical Drive Building 200 Bogart, GA 706.208.0451 928 Franklin Springs St. Suite A Royston, GA 706.245.7502

209 Mercer Place Northridge Specialty Suite Commerce, GA 706.335.6999 Peter Fong, MD Spine Care & Pain Management 1620 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8114 D. Janene Holladay, MD Spine Care & Pain Management 1620 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8114 Terrance Hughes, MD Ellis Pain Center 1500 Langford Medical Drive Building 200 Bogart, GA 706.208.0451 928 Franklin Springs St.. Suite A Royston, GA 706.245.7502 209 Mercer Place Northridge Specialty Suite Commerce, GA 706.335.6999 Woodley B. Mardy-Davis, MD Spine Care & Pain Management 1620 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8114 Benjamin E. McCurdy, MD Athens Spine Center 855 King Ave. Athens, GA 706-425-2400 William H. Megdal, MD Athens Spine Center 855 King Ave. Athens, GA 706-425-2400 Reginald Strother, MD Spine Care & Pain Management 1620 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8114 Curtis D. Thornhill, MD Spine Care & Pain Management 1620 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8114

Pathology Stephen L. Aleshire, MD ARMC Pathology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3398 Joseph J. Gaines, Jr., MD Path & Lab Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2425 Sven A. Swanson ARMC Pathology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3398 Daniel W. Tench, MD ARMC Pathology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3398 Renee B. Thomas, MD Path & Lab Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2425 Virginia L. Tranovich, MD ARMC Pathology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3398 Zane K. Wade, MD Path & Lab Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2425

Pediatric Cardiology Ian C. Balfour, MD Pediatric Cardiology Services 500 Medical Center Blvd., Ste. 340 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-6684 Brandon Harden, MD 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 11 Athens, GA 404-256-2593 Gregory L. Johnson, MD Sibley Heart Center Cardiology 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 11 Athens, GA 404-256-2593 William Lutin, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1120 15th St. Augusta, GA 706-721-2336 Kenneth Murdison, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1120 15th St. Augusta, GA 706-721-2336 Shiva Sharma, MD Pediatric Cardiology Services 500 Medical Center Blvd., Ste. 340 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-6684 James L. Sutherland, MD Sibley Heart Center Cardiology 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 11 Athens, GA 706-548-2777 Neill Videlefsky Pediatric Cardiology Services 500 Medical Center Blvd., Ste. 340 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-6684 Henry B. Wiles, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1120 15th St. Augusta, GA 706-721-2336

Pediatric Endocrinology Paul Bernard, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1447 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3791 Christopher Houk, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1447 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3791

Pediatric Genetics David B. Flannery, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1446 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-2694

Pediatric Hematology Afshin Ameri, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1120 15th St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3626 Colleen McDonough, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1120 15th St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3626 Roger A. Vega, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1120 15th St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3626

Pediatric Nephrology Louis Ortiz, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1447 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3626

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Physicians Listings Pediatric Neurology E. Brannon Morris, MD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 30606 706-353-0606 www.athensneuro.com

Pediatric Opthamology Brent Crymes, MD Keller, Crymes & DeMarco 105 Trinity Pl. Athens, GA 706-549-9993 Anthony DeMarco, MD Keller, Crymes & DeMarco 105 Trinity Pl. Athens, GA 706-549-9993 George Hubbard, MD Keller, Crymes & DeMarco 105 Trinity Pl. Athens, GA 706-549-9993 Alex Keller, MD Keller, Crymes & DeMarco 105 Trinity Pl. Athens, GA 706-549-9993 Walter Sams, MD Keller, Crymes & DeMarco 105 Trinity Pl. Athens, GA 706-549-9993

Pediatric Pulmonology Margaret F. Guill, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1446 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-2635

Pediatric Rheumatology Rita S. Jerath, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1446 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-1400

Pediatric Surgery John Bleacher, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Surgical Associates 5455 Meridian Mark Rd., Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 404-252-3353 Theodore Brand, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Surgical Associates 5455 Meridian Mark Rd., Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 404-252-3353 Joseph Bussey, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Surgical Associates 5455 Meridian Mark Rd., Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 404-252-3353 Julie Glasson, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Surgical Associates 5455 Meridian Mark Rd., Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 404-252-3353 Robyn Hatley, MD MCG Children’s Medical Center 1446 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3941 Charles G. Howell, Jr., MD MCG Children’s Medical Center 1446 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3941 Daniel Kim, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Surgical Associates 5455 Meridian Mark Rd., Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 404-252-3353

Robert Pipkin, MD MCG Children’s Medical Center 1446 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3941

Ronald L. Hart, MD Medlink Colbert 11 Charlie Morris Rd. Colbert, GA 706-788-2127

Roger Pitt, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Surgical Associates 5455 Meridian Mark Rd., Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 404-252-3353

Dana Hogan, MD, FAAP Sunshine Pediatrics, PC 1160 Capital Ave., Ste. 105 Market Center Watkinsville, GA 706-769-9410

George R. Raschbaum, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Surgical Associates 5455 Meridian Mark Rd., Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 404-252-3353

Pediatrics Holly H. Aldridge, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 600-B Athens, GA 706-549-3426 Gena D. Alexander-Albert, MD Kids 1st 1618 Mars Hill Rd., Ste. B Watkinsville, GA 706-769-8155 Matthew B. Baker, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2200 Athens, GA 706-543-0471 Ian Balfour, MD Pediatric Cardiology Services 500 Medical Center Blvd. 340 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-6684 Katherine Blackmon, MD 1618 Mars Hill Rd., Ste. B Watkinsville, GA 706-769-8155 Charles L. Braucher, MD Athens Adult & Pediatric Medicine 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3400 Athens, GA 706-613-6080 Chpryelle Carr, MD Medlink Colbert 11 Charlie Morris Rd. Colbert, GA 706-788-2127 Kristie Carter, MD Medlink Colbert 11 Charlie Morris Rd. Colbert, GA 706-788-2127 M. Tresa Chappell, MD 555 Research Dr. Athens, GA 706-353-3100 Diane E. Dunston, MD Athens Neighborhood Health Center 402 McKinley Dr. Athens, GA 706-543-1145 Buford O. Edwards, Jr., MD 2 S. Main St., Ste. 201 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-7911 Dean E. Firschein, MD Allergy Partners of Georgia 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. B Athens, GA 706-613-8500 Gary Fleming, MD Athens Neighborhood Health Center 402 McKinley Dr. Athens, GA 706-543-1145

Gail Hurley, MD Athens Neighborhood Health Center 402 McKinley Dr. Athens, GA 706-543-1145 Greg Johnson, MD Sibley Heart Center Cardiology 2835 Brandywine Rd., Ste. 300 Atlanta, GA 1-800-542-2233 Athens, GA 706-548-2777 Carrie C. Kelly, MD Oconee Pediatrics 1020 Twelve Oaks Place, Ste A Watkinsville, GA 706-769-7743 Jeanne Marie Martin, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2500 Athens, GA 706-548-7909 David C. Martin, MD, FAAP Child & Adolescent Medical Providers, PC (CAMP) 13375 Jones St., Ste. C Lavonia, GA 706-356-5439 Melissa Martin, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2500 Athens, GA 706-548-7909 Van S. McCorkcle, MD Pediatric Partners 1500 Langford Dr., Ste. 100 Bogart, GA 706-548-1216 Kathryn McCusker, MD MedLink Winder 122 West Athens St. Winder, GA 770-867-6633 J. Patrick Morrison, MD 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 105-East Bogart, GA 706-549-2615 105 Medical Ave. Athens, GA V.N. Murthy, MD 555 Research Dr. Athens, GA 706-353-3100 Michael E. Nelson, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2200 Athens, GA 706-543-0471 Ingrid R. Newman, MD 1500 Langford Dr., Ste. 100 Ingrid R. Newman, MD Bogart, GA 706-548-1216 Victor E. Payton, MD 700 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 6-B Athens, GA 706-548-3196 Rajiv K. Setia, MD Athens Area Pediatrics 225 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-613-6136

Henry G. Garrard, IV, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 600-B Athens, GA 706-549-3426

Shiva Sharma, MD Pediatric Cardiology Services 500 Medical Center Blvd. 340 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-6684

Alan D. Glassman, MD 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 504 Athens, GA 706-549-3943

Narayan S. Shetty, MD 716 Hospital Rd. Commerce, GA 706-335-2108

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Jeralyn Smith, MD Medlink Winder 122 West Athens Street Winder, GA 770-876-6633 Tammy G. Smith, MD Jefferson Pediatrics 2610 US Hwy 129 N Jefferson, GA 706-367-1010 David Sprayberry, MD Oconee Pediatrics 1020 Twelve Oaks Pl., Ste. A Watkinsville, GA 706-769-7743 Kristina St. Clair, MD Athens Pediatrics at Resource Medical 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Bldg. 600, Ste.C & D Athens, GA 706-559-4171 Josephine T. Lopez, MD, FAAP Athens Kids Specialists, PC 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Bldg 100 Athens, GA 706-543-9899 Margaret Sherman, MD Athens Pediatrics at Resource Medical 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Bldg. 600, Ste.C & D Athens, GA 706-559-4163 St. Mary’s Children’s Specialty Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2800 James R. Swails, MD 555 Research Dr. Athens, GA 706-353-3100 Jon Udwadia, MD Athens Pediatrics at Resource Medical 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Bldg. 600, Ste.C & D Athens, GA 706-559-4188 Holly Van de Voort, MD 225 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-613-6136 Neill Videlefsky, MD Pediatric Cardiology Services 500 Medical Center Blvd. 340 Lawerenceville, GA 770-995-6684

Physical Medicine Christopher E. Doerr, DO Physicians Back and Neck Clinic 108 Park Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-1333 12605 Augusta Rd. Lavonia, GA B. Cristian Jaliu, MD Georgia Neurological Surgery and Comprehensive Spine 2142 W. Broad Street Bldg. 100, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 30606 706-548-6881 Joseph M. Savitz, D.O./Physiatrist Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg.2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Jennifer Wisham, PT Athens Bone and Joint Physical Therapy 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 115 South Athens, GA 706-395-1025

Physical Therapy Athens Physical Therapy Physicians Back and Neck Clinic 108 Park Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-1333 12605 Augusta Rd. Lavonia, GA 706-356-1333 St. Mary’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Services 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd, Bldg 300 Athens, GA 706-389-2950

Plastic Surgery Cesar Gumucio, MD Gumucio Plastic Surgery 489 N. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 706-613-6650 John E. Hurteau, MD Athens Plastic Surgery Center 2325 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-0280 Stephen B. Lober, MD Athens Plastic Surgery Center 2325 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-0280 James A. Parker, MD Parker Plastic Surgery 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 300, Ste. 105 Bogart, GA 706-543-0404 C. Edwin Pittman, MD Pittman Plastic Surgery 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 100 Athens, GA 706-549-3203

Podiatry James L. Bouchard, DPM Allied Ankle & Foot Care Centers 650 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 5 Athens, GA 706-548-2740 Howard Bryant, DPM Absolute Foot & Ankle Center 2575 Snapfinger Rd., Ste. D Decatur, GA 770-981-6940 Tom Dang, DPM Family Footcare Center 679 Hospital Rd. Commerce, GA 706-335-4884 Frank J. DiPalma, DPMF Five County Foot Care 2003 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-354-1540 Anthony R. Gordon, DPM 798 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-208-9977 Jennifer Jacobs, DPM 1747 Langford Dr., Bldg. 400-102 Bogart, GA 30622 706-425-5433 Jon T. Middleton, DPM Family Footcare Center 679 Hospital Rd. Commerce, GA 706-335-4884 Mostafa Niknafs, DPM 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 180 Athens, GA 706-548-2544 Steven Richman, DPM Family Footcare Center 679 Hospital Rd. Commerce, GA 706-335-4884 Mauro A. Rossi, DPM Athens Podiatry 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 300, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-546-7417

Physicians Listings Anastasia Thomas, DPM Allied Ankle & Foot Care Centers 650 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 5 Athens, GA 706-548-2740

Psychiatry John R. Curtis, MD Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry 700 Sunset Dr., Bldg, 200, Ste. 201 Athens, GA 706-613-2799 Ed Glauser, M.Ed., N.C.C., L.P.C. Licensed Professional Counselor 1 Huntington Rd., Suite 205 Athens, GA info@mindbodymedicinenetwork.com Joy K. Harden, Ph.D Licensed Psychologist 220 College Ave., Ste. 315 Athens, GA 804-501-8062 Shahzad Hashmi, MD Advantage Behavioral Health Systems 195 Miles St. Athens, GA 800-715-4225 Melinda Hawley, LCSW Mind Body Institute (ARMC) 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330 Steven M. Hines, MD 188 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-2087 David B. Jarrett, MD Jarrett & Associates General and Addiction Psychiatry 1721 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-543-8088 Mehmood Mehdi, MD Advantage Behavioral Health Systems 195 Miles St. Athens, GA 800-715-4225 Richard A. Panico, MD Mind Body Institute (ARMC) 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330 Bill Skelton, D. Ac Mind Body Institute (ARMC) 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330 Tim Sweatman, LCSW Mind Body Institute (ARMC) 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330 Mona Taylor, LCSW Mind Body Institute (ARMC) 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330 Marie Williams, Ph.D Talk Works, Inc. 3001 Monroe Hwy., Ste. 600-C Watkinsville, GA 706-224-0012

Pulmonary Nehal K. Bhatt, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ate. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Dale E. Green, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ate. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560

F. Hugh Jenkins, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ate. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Karan Julka, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ate. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Stephen K. Lucas, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ate. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Thomas Martin, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ate. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Wayne F. Middendorf, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ate. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Jane M. Parks, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ate. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Shraddha Tongia, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ate. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Milos Tucakovic, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ate. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560

Radiology John W. Barton, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Stephen G. Bramlett, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Patrick W. Cherry, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Jon J. DeWitte, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Brigid M. Gerety, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676

Andrew J. Greenshields, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 William T. Herrington, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Stuart M. Jacobsen, MD Gwinnett Medical Center Radiology Department 1000 Medical Center Blvd.

Lawrenceville, GA 678-312-4440 Shane Kudela, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Daniel Measel, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Val M. Phillips, MD Gwinnett Medical Center Radiology Department 1199 Prince Ave. Lawrenceville, GA 678-312-4440 Robert Rhodes, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Harry Rinker, MD Gwinnett Medical Center Radiology Department 1000 Medical Center Blvd.

Lawrenceville, GA 678-312-4440 C. Randall Smith, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Jerry O. Smith, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Bobby M. Thomas, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave.1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Philip G. Van Dyck, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Janet R. Wall, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Ronald C. Walpert II, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 David L. Wicker, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 James York, MD Gwinnett Medical Center Radiology Department 1000 Medical Center Blvd.

Lawrenceville, GA 678-312-4440

Radiology Oncology James B. Benton, MD Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia 2349 Lawrenceville Hwy. Decatur, GA 404-320-1550 Frank Critz, MD Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia 2349 Lawrenceville Hwy. Decatur, GA 404-320-1550 Mark Merlin, MD Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia 2349 Lawrenceville Hwy. Decatur, GA 404-320-1550 Narendra K. Shah, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care, LLC 220 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-548-0500 Gordon O. Shoenfeld, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care, LLC 220 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-548-0500 Ronald L. Terry, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care, LLC 220 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-548-0500

Rheumatology Anthony Deutsch, MD Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Center of Athens 330 Hawthorne Lane Athens, GA 706-546-8518 Loreen Hunt, MD Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Center of Athens 330 Hawthorne Lane Athens, GA 706-546-8518

Sleep Disorder Specialists Athens Regional Sleep Center 624 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5017 Athens Sleep & Wellness Center 1490 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-613-6990 St. Mary’s Sleep Disorders Center 2410 Daniells Bridge Rd, Bldg 300 Athens, GA 706-389-3200 Subodh K. Agrawal, MD, MBBS Athens Sleep & Wellness Center 1490 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-613-6990 Nehal Bhatt, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Hugh Jenkins, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 John P. Lazenby, MD Athens Pulmonary, Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560

Wayne Middendorf, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Jane M. Parks, MD Athens Pulmonary, Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Meredith Petry Athens Sleep and Wellness Center 1490 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-202-3151 Ram C. Sharma, MD Athens Sleep & Wellness Center 1490 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-613-6990 Shraddha Tongia, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Milos Tucakovic, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Terry L. Wimpey, MD, PhD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606

Surgery Cardiology Theresa Luu, MD Emory Healthcare 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-1950 Vincent J. Maffei, MD, FACS Athens Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, P.C. 784 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-208-1144 Cullen Morris, MD Emory Healthcare 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-1950

Surgery Colon and Rectal Gregory A. DeLaurier, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3600 Athens, GA 706-546-7646

Surgery General Robert M. Cannon II, MD Athens Area Surgical Associates 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 503 Athens, GA 706-613-1040 E. W. Cody Gunn III, M.D., F.A.C.S. Athens Regional Specialty Services 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 1-B. Athens, GA 706-549-5554 Thomas H. Hawk, Jr., MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 8-A Athens, GA 706-353-1630

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Physicians Listings Andrew Lawrence, MD Athens General & Colorectal Surgeons 740 Prince Avenue, Building 10 Athens, GA 30606 706-548-5488 Rembert M. McElhannon MD, F.A.C.S Athens Regional Specialty Services 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3600 Athens, GA 706-546-7646 Sergio T. Mejias, MD Athens General & Colorectal Surgeons 740 Prince Avenue, Building 10 Athens, GA 30606 706-548-5488 Mohammed H. Obeidin, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 186N Athens, GA 706-548-0991 Steve M. Shirley, MD Northeast Georgia Surgical Consultants 1270 Prince Ave., Ste. 102 Athens, GA 706-543-5873 Whitney L. Webb, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 740 Prince Ave. Bldg 8-A Athens (706)353-1630

Surgery Neurological Bryan B. Barnes, MD Georgia Neurological Surgery and Comprehensive Spine 2142 W. Broad Street Bldg. 100, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 30606 706-548-6881

Harlan J. Bruner, MD Georgia Neurological Surgery and Comprehensive Spine 2142 W. Broad Street Bldg. 100, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 30606 706-548-6881 John V Cuff, MD Georgia Neurological Surgery and Comprehensive Spine 2142 W. Broad Street Bldg. 100, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 30606 706-548-6881 Ted R. Jacobs, MD Georgia Neurological Surgery and Comprehensive Spine 2142 W. Broad Street Bldg. 100, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 30606 706-548-6881 B. Cristian Jaliu, MD Georgia Neurological Surgery and Comprehensive Spine 2142 W. Broad Street Bldg. 100, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 30606 706-548-6881 Kimberly P. Walpert, MD Georgia Neurological Surgery and Comprehensive Spine 2142 W. Broad Street Bldg. 100, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 30606 706-548-6881

Surgery Thoracic Vincent Maffei, MD 784 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-208-1144 Chris E. Malone, MD, FACS Athens Vein & Thoracic Specialists 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 306, Ste. 104 Bogart, GA 706-850-3444

Surgery Vascular Azeez P. Adeduntan, MD Victory Vascular & General Surgery of Georgia 435 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. 600 Athens, GA 706-227-0871 Mark J. Costantino, MD Athens Vascular Specialists/ VeinSolutions 195 King Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8306 Jeffrey Pearce, MD Athens Vascular Specialists/ VeinSolutions 195 King Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8306 David M. Sailors, MD Athens Vascular Specialists/ VeinSolutions 195 King Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8306 Jonathan Woody, MD Athens Vascular Specialists/ VeinSolutions 195 King Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8306

Urgent Care Athens Orthopedic Clinic Urgent Care 125 King Ave. Athens, GA (706) 549-1663 Reddy Urgent Care 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 100 Athens, GA* 132 Franklin Springs St. Royston, GA* 138 West Gibson St. Hartwell, GA* 280 General Daniels Ave Danielsville, GA

706-621-7575 *M-Sat: 8am-8pm, Sun:10am6pm www.reddyurgentcarecenters. com

John C. Blankenship, MD Athena Urology Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2000 Athens, GA 706-543-6261

Need to see a doctor now? Walkin medical care. “Reddy” 7 days with extended hours for all your sickness, injuries, sports/pre-emp physicals, various drug screenings and occupational medical needs. In house X-ray, EKG and lab available. 24 hour on-call physician. Most major insurance accepted. Conveniently located opp Epps Bridge Walmart behind Ryan’s.

Robert R. Bryne, MD Ellison, Walton and Bryne 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste 200C Athens, GA 706-612-9401

Julian D. Sharpton, MD Reddy Urgent Care 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-621-7575 Errol G. Duncan, MD Reddy Urgent Care 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 100 Athens, GA 706-621-7575 Regional FirstCare Highway 29 North Athens, GA 706-353-6000 1010 Village Dr. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-0000 528 Panther Dr. Jefferson, GA 706-387-5555 340 Exchange Blvd.

Winder, GA 678-963-7171

Urology David C. Allen, MD The Urology Clinic 120 Trinity Place Athens, GA 706-543-2718

breast cancer. Having Prevention formammograms every year is

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recommendation if they feel genetic counseling is something the patient should think about.

If the patient wants genetic counseling, I help set that up and get the process started.”

Woodall is quick to point out, though, that the absence of breast cancer in a family doesn’t mean its members are in the clear.

“Getting the message out is important,” she said.

“There’s a misconception that ‘if I don’t have a family history of breast cancer then I’m not going to have breast cancer.’

That’s not true anymore. You don’t necessarily have to have a family history to be at risk

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very important, as is knowing your risk.”

She added that St. Mary’s provides mammograms both at the hospital in Athens and at the Outpatient Radiology facility at The Exchange on Daniells Bridge Road. Also, patients can also receive an ultrasound at the hospital.

“If a patient comes in with a breast lump, they’re usually going to have a mammogram and an ultrasound,” she said.

“It’s very common. If we can see an area of concern under ultrasound, we’re able to biopsy it that way, which is very good for the patient. And a lot of times we’re able to do it the same day. It takes a lot of fear and worry from people.”

stage, Payton McCarty, a teacher at Dancefx who played one of the pirates (along with Reinhardt, also a teacher at Dancefx, and Kyle Pyfrom) said she has enjoyed being involved in the production, especially the parts where she got to interact with other folks who make their living on their feet.

"We went to so many different departments and we filmed in each location. It was really neat to meet the people in each department and to see their personalities. Some

Mark F. Ellison, MD Ellison, Walton and Bryne 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste 200C Athens, GA 706-612-9401 Thomas H. Oliver, MD Athena Urology Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2000 Athens, GA 706-543-6261 Catherine Schwender, MD Athena Urology Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2000 Athens, GA 706-543-6261 Gary R. Walton, MD Ellison, Walton and Bryne 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste 200C Athens, GA 706-612-9401 Matthew Young, MD The Urology Clinic 120 Trinity Place Athens, GA 706-543-2718

Vein Therapy Chris E. Malone, MD, FACS Athens Vein & Thoracic Specialists 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 306, Ste. 104 Bogart, GA 706-850-3444 Vincent Maffei, MD Maffei Vein Center 784 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-208-1144

people even brought their kids to be in the video."

While the mood was certainly celebratory, it's likely there wasn't a person in the Georgia Theatre who hasn't felt the pain — either directly or indirectly — inflicted by breast cancer. "I've had friends and family that have either passed away or survived breast cancer," McCarty added. "It's a privilege to be part of this. Cancer is so pervasive — all of us have been touched in some way by cancer. It's great that this Pink Glove competition has brought a lot of joy and fun to a difficult topic."

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