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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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak
Central Care COVID-19 update UPDATE: 7/16/2020: Under normal circumstances, Central Care Cancer Center welcomes our patients’ visitors. We know in-person visits provide support and reassurance for patients and families alike. We pride ourselves on being a patient and family oriented organization. But the COVID-19 pandemic is a difficult time for all of us. Times have…
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An ‘I Beat Cancer’ Party With a Message
Pete Krier really knows how to throw a party. The Claflin, Kansas native just turned 65 and beat what’s considered Stage III colon cancer. So Pete hosted an “I beat cancer” party, and roughly 500 friends, neighbors, family and community members gathered to celebrate Pete’s victory, his birthday, but also were educated on the importance…
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President of Central Care Cancer Center Now Serving Patients in Emporia
(Emporia, KS) – The President of Central Care Cancer Center, and Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Claudia Perez-Tamayo is now serving patients in Emporia. Dr. Perez-Tamayo, FACR, FACRO completed her radiation oncology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She was awarded prestigious fellowships to both the American College of Radiology and the American College of Radiation…
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