SJ/C News - Macon Ladies Auxiliary donates $3K to Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion

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Macon Ladies Auxiliary donates $3K to Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion

April 14, 2008

Cities outside the region are noticing the research milestones being accomplished at St. Joseph's/Candler's Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion (LCRP).

Nancy Johnson, LCRP Administrator, accepted a $3,104 donation from the Ladies Auxiliary in Macon. The donation, which was attracted through research efforts underway at LCRP, will further support research efforts.

The donation was made at a Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting in Macon on Feb. 16.

Currently, there are 55 active oncology studies being conducted at St. Joseph's/Candler's Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. Patients participate in Phase II and Phase III clinical trials with treatments that have been proven safe in earlier trials. Effectiveness is being compared between specific drugs and dosages.

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Approved as a CoC Network Cancer Program, the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion (LCRP) at St. Joseph's/Candler combines state-of-the-art technologies and a wealth of services under one roof. The 56,000-square foot Pavilion promotes healing with progressive, distinctive services and individualized care in an environment that inspires courage and promotes evidence-based clinical outcomes. The LCRP is home to a cadre of highly trained cancer specialists, high impact technological screening and treatment, research and clinical trials, community outreach and education, and an outstanding array of services specific to cancer patients and their families.