Treatment for Young Breast Cancer Patients: How and why it’s different – and what you need to know
- October 4, 2016
by Raina Ferzoco, MD It is estimated that more than 230,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year. The vast majority of these diagnoses will be older women;…
Survivor Writes the Story of Her Life
- August 23, 2016
Lottie Virnig, a current patient at the Fridley Clinic, was first diagnosed with Fallopian Tube Cancer in 2011. Following her diagnosis, Lottie began treatment for cancer with Dr. Annie Tan.…
Six Minnesota Oncology Nurses Nominated for March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Award
- August 17, 2016
Minnesota Oncology is pleased to announce that six of our nurses have been nominated for the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Award in Oncology nursing. The top five finalists for each category will…
Minnesota Oncology Nurses Obtain Oncology Nursing Certification
- August 17, 2016
Congratulations to Minnesota Oncology nurses Carrie Williams and Sarah Kruell on earning their Oncology Nursing Certification earlier this year! What is an oncology certified nurse?…
Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Louis Jacques Receives Patient Communication Award
- August 8, 2016
Dr. Louis Jacques, a thoracic surgeon from our Edina Clinic, was recently recognized for his expertise and patient care on a national level. Dr. Jacques received a 2016 Patient Communication Award…
HOM Teal Strides for Ovarian Cancer to attract thousands to walk, run and fundraise this September
- August 3, 2016
The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA) will mark its 17th year of strides against ovarian cancer at their annual HOM Teal Strides for Ovarian Cancer walk and run on Saturday, Sept. 10 at…