Atlanta Oncology Associates President/CEO Interviewed By Local Media on Cancer Topics

Dr. Dale McCord Featured in Articles by Atlanta Business Chronicle, Rockdale Citizen

Atlanta Oncology Associates (AOA) President/CEO Dr. Dale McCord was featured in two different articles the week of February 13, 2006. AOA, one of the largest radiation oncology practices in the Southeast, is dedicated to the highest quality of care in radiation and medical oncology.

Dr. McCord was interviewed for an article by Atlanta Business Chronicle health reporter Erin Moriarty on Friday, February 17, and covered proposed tax breaks for doctors who switch to an electronic, rather than paper-based, medical records system.

Dr. McCord voiced his approval of the idea. “It’s important to get these projects started,” he was quoted as saying.

Dr. McCord was also featured in a story by Rockdale Citizen reporter Brooke Starr. The story ran Monday, February 13, and covered the first reported decline in U.S. cancer deaths in over 70 years. Dr. McCord was quoted on the technological advances of radiation treatments that have led to the ultimate drop in cancer mortality rates.

“Technological advances in radiation therapy have allowed us to tailor our cancer treatment to the patient and target only the afflicted area, sparing healthy tissues,” he said. “This leads to a vast improvement in the patient’s quality of life.”

Atlanta Oncology Associates (AOA), one of the largest radiation therapy groups in the Southeast, is dedicated to the highest quality of care in radiation and medical oncology. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, experienced physicians, and a compassionate staff, AOA provides cancer treatments and/or management strategies customized according to each patient's needs and concerns. AOA has 11 physicians and eight offices throughout Metro Atlanta, North and Central Georgia, and North Florida. Atlanta Oncology Associates can be found on the web at www.atlantaoncology.com.