Atlanta Cancer Care

10/28/2026

Please join us in congratulating Emma Shin, M.Ed., MSW, LCSW, OSW-C®! 🎉

Emma was competitively selected for ESPEC Oncology, a national training program funded by the National Cancer Institute that helps oncology social workers strengthen their skills in psychosocial and palliative care.

For our patients and their families, this means even more expert support with the emotional and practical sides of a cancer diagnosis. We're proud to have Emma on our team!

Learn more about the program in the newly published paper in Current Oncology: https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol33110653

Background: Oncology social workers deliver much of the psychosocial and primary palliative care in cancer settings, yet few national programs train them in palliative care, leadership, and practice change. This Project Report describes the design and early implementation of Educating Social Workers...

10/26/2026

Have questions about colorectal cancer? Dr. Moon Fenton is back for another Frankly Speaking talk, and you’re invited! 💙

Dr. Fenton and Dr. David Meyer of Georgia Colon & Re**al Surgical Associates will cover the types of colorectal cancer, treatments and side effects, clinical trials, and the emotional concerns that come with a diagnosis.

📅 Thursday, November 5
🕛 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual and free

Patients, caregivers, and loved ones are all welcome. Register ahead of time at cscatlanta.org and you’ll receive an email with details on how to join.

10/22/2026

Found a lump? Don’t wait. 💗

Dr. Zelnak says the most important step is to get it checked out right away. Your primary care doctor is a great place to start. But if you’re in your 20s or 30s and haven’t been seeing a doctor regularly, you’re not alone, and you still have a place to go.

Call the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute line at 404.531.4444, and they’ll help get you to the right place. 📞

The line is staffed Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and you can call anytime to request a callback.

10/19/2026

📣 Skip the cooking tomorrow night and make your dinner count.

👉 Come to Chick-fil-A Perimeter Pointe in Dunwoody
🗓 Tuesday, October 20, 5 to 8 PM

A percentage of every sale goes to the Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation, whether you dine in, hit the drive-thru, or order on the app. Let them know you're supporting the spirit night!

💚 Where your order goes: A cancer diagnosis brings more than medical bills. The ACC Foundation steps in to help patients and their families:
🏠 Prevent evictions
🛒 Buy groceries for families
💡 Keep the electricity on
💊 Cover prescription refills..and so much more, so patients can focus on getting well.

While you’re there:
💗 Write a Ma’amogram or Manogram, a note of hope for a woman or man facing breast cancer
🎁 Grab a giveaway
🎀 Wear pink!

Tag who you’re bringing and share this post so your friends can join in. One meal from you can mean one less worry for a family facing cancer.

10/15/2026

Dr. Fentons live with the Cancer Support Community starts in less than 20 minutes!

We’re proud to have Dr. Moon Fenton represent Atlanta Cancer Care for an upcoming virtual session hosted by Cancer Support Community Atlanta.

If you or someone close to you has been affected by breast cancer, we invite you to join Dr. Fenton for an open and informative conversation about treatment, clinical trials, side effects, and the many questions that can come with a diagnosis.

📅 Thursday, October 15
🕛 12:00–1:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual

Set aside an hour to learn, connect, and hear from a member of the Atlanta Cancer Care team.

Register today at cscatlanta.org.

10/14/2026

Atlanta Cancer Care Conyers knows how to Pink Out!

Our whole team dressed in pink this past week to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month and show our love and support for every patient, survivor, and family touched by breast cancer. Thanks Dr.Carter for taking the time to shine awareness!

We're proud to stand with you in Conyers and beyond. If you stop in our Conyers location, don’t forget to snap a picture with the gorgeous balloons!

Friendly reminder: early detection matters. If you're due for a mammogram, take this as your sign to book it! 🎀

10/13/2026

Don’t forget to join Dr.Fenton this Thursday online for “Frankly Speaking About Breast Cancer”. Sign up today!

We’re proud to have Dr. Moon Fenton represent Atlanta Cancer Care for an upcoming virtual session hosted by Cancer Support Community Atlanta.

If you or someone close to you has been affected by breast cancer, we invite you to join Dr. Fenton for an open and informative conversation about treatment, clinical trials, side effects, and the many questions that can come with a diagnosis.

📅 Thursday, October 15
🕛 12:00–1:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual

Set aside an hour to learn, connect, and hear from a member of the Atlanta Cancer Care team.

Register today at cscatlanta.org.

10/13/2026

"Why do mammograms hurt so much?" 🤔

If you've ever asked yourself that, you're not alone. 95.5 WSB put the question to our own Dr. Amelia Zelnak, and her answer was refreshingly honest.

Yes, she knows mammograms can be uncomfortable. But those few minutes matter. A mammogram can catch breast cancer early, often before there are any signs or symptoms, when it is most treatable. In the long run, that short moment of discomfort is one of the most important things you can do for your health.
And there's good news: technology is catching up. Newer machines use paddles with a slight curve, designed to make the exam more comfortable than it used to be.

Dr. Zelnak's advice is simple: don't let the discomfort keep you away. Catching it early makes all the difference.

So this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let's make a pact. 💚

✔️ Schedule your mammogram if it's time
✔️ Remind the women you love to schedule theirs
✔️ Tag a friend who needs the nudge
Have questions about when to start screening or how often? Talk with your doctor about what's right for you.

Thank you, 95.5 WSB, for helping us share such an important message!

10/12/2026

PA Week Spotlight: Alpharetta and Decatur 💚

For the last day of PA Week, meet the physician assistants caring for our patients in Alpharetta and Decatur.

In Alpharetta, Morgan Bowler is “amazing, attentive, thorough and trustworthy,” and one patient says she “makes going to the oncologist bearable.” Katrina Maakaron, who also cares for patients at our Perimeter / Tower office, is “easy to talk to” and “compassionate and listens to your concerns.” And our newest PA, Stacey Perry, brings experience in hematology, oncology, and radiation oncology, and she is already “a great addition to the team in Alpharetta.”

In Decatur, Joy Broyles is “friendly, warm and courteous” and so “easy to talk with” that patients wish their visits were longer. Jonae Richardson, who also sees patients in Conyers, is “very patient” and “makes a doctor’s appointment much easier to attend.”

Thank you, Morgan, Katrina, Stacey, Joy, and Jonae! And to all of our PAs across seven offices, thank you for everything you do. Help us celebrate them! 🎉

10/12/2026

What a Friday night at Legion Field! 💗 Our Atlanta Cancer Care team was proud to join the Covington community for the Pink Out Concert, an evening filled with music, energy, and a whole lot of pink.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is about more than a color. It’s about reminding the people we love to schedule their screenings, celebrating the survivors among us, and standing beside patients and families who are in the middle of their journey right now. Seeing so many neighbors come together for that cause was truly special.

And can we talk about that Beyoncé tribute performance? Absolutely incredible. The crowd was on its feet from the first note to the last. 🎤✨

Thank you to the City of Covington and everyone who made this event possible. Early detection saves lives, so if you’re due for a mammogram, this is your sign to book it today.