Practice News
Some Women May be Able to Skip Chemo for Cancer Treatment
6/18/2018
Dr. William Fintel commented recently on a study that has found that some women diagnosed with the early stages of one common form of breast cancer might not need chemotherapy as part of treatment. Read the full article > Read More
CMS Announces Blue Ridge Cancer Care Selected for Initiative Promoting Better Cancer Care
7/13/2016
CMS Oncology Care Model attracts almost twice the expected number of physician group practices Roanoke, Va. (July 13, 2016) – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it has selected Blue Ridge Cancer Care (BRCC) as one of nearly 200 physician group practices and 17 health insurance companies to participate in a care delivery model that supports and encourages higher... Read More
Blue Ridge Cancer Care Recognized by ASCO’s Conquer Cancer Foundation for Excellence in Clinical Trials Research
6/25/2015
Roanoke, Va. (June 24, 2015) – Blue Ridge Cancer Care (BRCC), a 19-physician privately-owned practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, announced today that it is one of only six community oncology practices in the country recognized by the Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for... Read More
BRCC facility brings needed community cancer care to patients in Lexington and surrounding areas
6/25/2015
Roanoke, Va. (June 3, 2015) – Blue Ridge Cancer Care (BRCC), a 19-physician privately-owned practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, announced it is opening a new cancer center in Lexington, Va., its tenth location throughout the state. The state-of-the-art facility will allow patients in Lexington and its surrounding areas access to... Read More
THE VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE AFFILIATE ANNOUNCES FUNDING OF SUSAN G. KOMEN® COMMUNITY GRANTS AS IT APPROACHES ITS 6TH ANNUAL RACE FOR THE CURE®
4/20/2015
The Virginia Blue Ridge Affiliate of Susan G. Komen is proud to announce it has contributed $111,000 to National Breast Cancer Research and $290,000 to fund six innovative local breast health programs. The Virginia Blue Ridge Affiliate is working diligently to guarantee that every woman in this area has access to breast health care and education. “To meet needs we have... Read More
Novel radiation therapies further enhance the quality care delivered to patients through BRCC’s comprehensive research program
4/09/2015
Roanoke, Va. (April 7, 2015) – Blue Ridge Cancer Care (BRCC), a 19-physician privately-owned practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, recently announced it is now offering radiation clinical trials to cancer patients in Southwest Virginia. These advanced radiation-focused clinical trials give cancer patients access to cutting-edge therapies that could potentially increase... Read More
Blue Ridge Cancer Care Adds Medical Oncologist to Roanoke Facility to Meet Growing Demand for Advanced Cancer Care Services
1/19/2015
Blue Ridge Cancer Care Adds Medical Oncologist to Roanoke Facility to Meet Growing Demand for Advanced Cancer Care Services Dr. Jennifer Vaughn brings expertise in research and academic oncology to BRCC Roanoke, Virginia (January 13, 2015) – There is good news for patients in the Roanoke area battling cancer today, as well as those who may face the disease in the future.... Read More
Blue Ridge Cancer Care Adds New Medical Oncologist to Roanoke Facility
10/16/2014
Blue Ridge Cancer Care Adds New Medical Oncologist to Roanoke Facility, Enhancing Timely Access to Quality Care Dr. Amanda Gillespie-Twardy joins BRCC’s Roanoke office. Roanoke, Virginia (October 16, 2014) – Blue Ridge Cancer Care (BRCC), the leading cancer care provider serving Southwest Virginia for more than 35 years and an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, has added another... Read More
Blue Ridge Cancer Care Enrolls Over 1,100 Patients in Clinical Trials Over the Last Five Years
9/10/2014
Medical Oncologist, Bill Fintel, and Radiation Oncologist, David Buck, speak with WSLS News regarding the cutting edge clinical trials that are available to BRCC patients. Nearly 1,200 BRCC patients have been enrolled in these trials over the last five years. To view the entire story, click the link below. To find out more information on available trials at... Read More
Blue Ridge Cancer Care Physicians Complete Roll Over Cancer Fundraiser
9/02/2014
Blue Ridge Cancer Care Oncologists, Lowell Inhorn and John Rogers, completed their Roll Over Cancer ride over the holiday weekend. Drs. Inhorn and Rogers, along with cancer survivor, Rob Leonard, and the Roll Over Cancer team departed from Blue Ridge Cancer Care's Jefferson Street office in Roanoke, VA and will end their journey on September 2nd in Yorktown,... Read More