North Fulton Hospital is pleased to announce that it has received a three-year Accreditation Award with Commendation from the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer (CoC). The accreditation acknowledges North Fulton Hospital as a Community Cancer Center. The hospital was voluntarily evaluated through a rigorous on-site survey process in April. During the survey, the [...]

North Fulton Hospital (NFH) presented a check to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Greater Atlanta Affiliate for $25, 285.94. The donation encompasses the proceeds of the Power of Pink, the breast cancer awareness luncheon hosted by NFH in late September. Pictured left to right are: Eryn Marchiolo, Mission Director for Komen Atlanta; Dr. [...]

There are an estimated 1.4 million new cancer cases diagnosed annually in the United States. For each person who personally finds out that they have breast cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer or any other type of cancer, there are many more family members and friends who will be touched by the news as [...]

Most cancers start with abnormal cells growing out of control. Sometimes you will experience symptoms, but often you will not. That is why regular screening and self-examinations are so important. Finding and treating cancer in its earlier stages is much easier, and potentially life-saving, than waiting until the cancer has spread to other parts of [...]

The new facility features spa-like design elements in the registration area and in Roswell Imaging Center, a women’s imaging/diagnostic center; a two-level atrium; high ceilings; and canopy-covered drop-off/pick-up areas on the ground and first floors. The building is connected on the ground and first floors to North Fulton Hospital’s adjacent parking deck and also includes 77 surface parking spaces.

Join us 10/24 at 11:30 a.m. for an AJC Google Hangout with Dr. Laura Pearson. Tweet your breast cancer questions to @checkup4chicks or #CheckUp4Chicks. Click here to join tomorrow: ajc.com/go/checkup4chicks  

A risk factor is something that increases or decreases your chances of developing a disease such as cancer. But just because you have one risk factor, or several, does not mean you will be diagnosed with breast cancer.  So do you have a higher risk of breast cancer? To estimate cancer risk you have to [...]