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Dr. Claudia Perez-Tamayo Honored by Wichita Business Journal

(Wichita, KS) – Dr. Claudia Perez-Tamayo, Radiation Oncologist at Central Care Cancer Center has been honored by the Wichita Business Journal’s ‘Excellence in Health Care’ series for Cancer Care. The honor highlights Dr. Perez-Tamayo’s long-standing commitment to treating oncology patients in Kansas. Dr. Perez-Tamayo was a Lifetime Achievement Award winner and a Health Care Hero…

Cancer Fighter and Survivor at Age 91 During a Pandemic

Its normal to experience some sort of fear when first being diagnosed with cancer. When cancer shows up a second time around, many years later, you do start to question whether it is worth going through treatment, especially if you are 91 years of age. However, for Carlene Huffman of Hutchinson, that moment of fear…

Finding out that you have cancer can bring forth a slew of emotions. One day you’re sad, the next you’re overwhelmed. These feelings may continue to intensify, especially once you start to undergo cancer treatment. During this transition, affected individuals will try to cope with their illness in various ways. Some may put on a…

COVID-19 and Cancer Patients

COVID-19 and Cancer Patients What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is a new type of virus that can cause mild to severe infections in the lungs. Like other viruses, it can lead to serious infections for people with weakened immune systems. COVID-19 may cause more severe infections than other viruses. We do not have a vaccine to…

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We can never tell or say everything that this cancer center has done for us. They are always there for us and always have time and love for us. Always concerned and willing to go that extra mile.“

- Norman Johnson
This is a very informative, loving, fun, compassionate, and understanding facility. At the worst moment in my life, this team came together and made me feel seen and heard. Highly recommend them all. I felt like a person not my disease.“

- Emporia Patient
Justin and staff went above and beyond to work with my schedule as a teacher. He offered to treat me at a time where I was able to not have to miss any time with my students. The staff here was amazing and helped ease any uncertainties.“

- Anthony Markowitz
The doctor was so good and explained my lab work carefully so that I understood the results. I was very happy and blessed to have him and his staff. Thank you!“

- Lori
The staff is very professional. Their kindness made it easier to come every day.“

- Sheryl Neeland