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For more information contact Communications Director Kathy Garrett 904.224.0667First Coast Oncology Deploying both Naviscan™ PEM and AccuBoost™ Assisted Therapy to Optimize Breast Cancer Treatment
January 20, 2010, SAN DIEGO, CA – First Coast Oncology in Jacksonville, Florida has
significantly enhanced its ability to treat breast cancer with the addition of a Naviscan PEM
(Positron Emission Mammography) scanner. The facility will be among the first in the nation
to use both a PEM scanner and the AccuBoost image guided breast irradiation procedure to
optimize their therapy treatment.
LOCAL TEEN RECEIVES FREE COMPUTER FOR SELFLESS DEDICATION TO NEIGHBOR & CANCER PATIENT
January 20, 2010, Jacksonville, FL – Scot Ackerman, MD, a local Radiation Oncologist, is giving away a free computer to a local teen named Olivia Musselwhite for doing a "Good Deed". Olivia Musselwhite, who is a student at the Bolles School will receive a free computer at 10:15 am on Wednesday, January 20. The presentation will take place in the gymnasium of the Bolles School located at 7400 San Jose Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida.
Scot Ackerman, M.D. Uses Social Media To Educate The Public About Various Types Of Cancer
January 20, 2010, Jacksonville, FL – It is 2010 and everyone is communicating via Facebook and Twitter. While most of us use these social media outlets as a way to find long lost friends or relatives or even just as a way to keep everyone on our ‘friends’ list apprised of the most recent developments in our lives one local physician views these social media outlets as an important educational tool. Scot Ackerman, M.D., Medical Director of First Coast Oncology, has recently launched a variety of educational videos that can be seen on a variety of social media sites.
THINK PINK: DR. SCOT ACKERMAN
FIRST COAST ONCOLOGY OFFERS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP
August 10, 2009, Jacksonville, FL – First Coast Oncology will offer an educational workshop for those who have recently been diagnosed with cancer on Monday, August 31, 2009 from 11:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. at its Mandarin location,10881 San Jose Boulevard.
FIRST COAST ONCOLOGY OFFERS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP
March 6, 2009. Jacksonville, FL —First Coast Oncology will offer an educational workshop for those who have recently been diagnosed with cancer on March 30, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at its Mandarin location, 10881 San Jose Boulevard.
First Coast Oncology Offers First and Only AccuBoost Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Procedure in Northeast Florida
October 14, 2008. Jacksonville, FL —First Coast Oncology will be the first in Northeast Florida to install the AccuBoost breast cancer radiotherapy system in its Mandarin office located at 10881 San Jose Boulevard. It is anticipated the first patient will be treated in early November 2008.
First Coast Oncology Expands Mandarin Facility
Jacksonville, FL – First Coast Oncology has begun expansion of its Mandarin facility located at 10881 San Jose Boulevard. In order to better serve patients the facility is adding more than 10,000 square feet to the existing structure.
No diva drama or epic meltdowns for this Nassau Youth's super sweet 16 party
Jacksonville, FL – Most likely, you have seen the MTV show My Super Sweet 16 where young divas plan over the top, extravagantly indulgent Sweet 16 parties. From celebrity appearances to gifts such as a $100,000 Mercedes Benz, teens appearing on the show are beyond spoiled.
First Coast Oncology to Offer Next Generation Proton Therapy
September 17, 2008. Jacksonville, FL - Scot Ackerman, M.D., Medical Director, First Coast Oncology, Jacksonville, FL is pleased to announce the recent agreement for the placement of the Monarch250 Proton Therapy System from Still River Systems, Inc, in Jacksonville, Florida.