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Gibbs was selected to be an NCI-funded clinical oncology programs in 1983 and has been continuously funded by NCI for thirty years. Gibbs Cancer Center became an exclusive host affiliate of the MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2005 and established the
Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health in 2008. The
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Association of Community Cancer Centers’ 2011 Innovator Awards, in recognition of survivorship program. Gibbs was named the first Hospital of the Future by the U.S. Department of Defense. In 2013, the medical oncology practice (Medical
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Medical Center. The services available include surgical, medical and radiation oncology, oncology research and rehabilitation services, infusion services,
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consolidate all existing cancer treatment and support services into a dedicated, single-floor unit, a coordinated-services approach that was virtually unheard of at the time. Bearden started the hosting of clinical trials in 1976, through collaboration with Wake Forest
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Thoracic). Selected by the
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Clinical Oncology Laboratory in order to conduct research in the fields of personalized cancer treatment, colorectal cancer treatment, cancer stem cells and regenerative medicine.
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CyberKnife, and genetic counseling. The facility includes centralized registration; a 120-seat conference center; a cafe; an outpatient pharmacy; a retail shop; laboratory services and a chapel.
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Gibbs Cancer Center opened a location in
Gaffney, SC in 2011. In addition, a new location was opened in 2013 in Greer, SC, on the same campus as Pelham Medical Center.
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