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Georgia CORE to offer unique clinical research training program

May 19, 2026

To celebrate National Clinical Trials Day, Georgia CORE announces "CORE Research Fundamentals," a new two-day, in-person training program for cancer clinical research professionals across the state.

Nominations open for the Cancer Patient Navigation and Community Champion Awards

Mar 5, 2026

Forsyth County colon cancer survivor shares her story and shows off her 'weird looking stool'

Nov 24, 2025

Kim Jette has been cancer-free since May 2020. Since then, she’s devoted her energy to raising awareness about colon cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in both Georgia and the United States.

Strange seats bring colon cancer awareness to Georgia bars, coffee shops

Oct 21, 2025

The AJC covers Georgia CORE's unique colon cancer awareness campaign, Weird Looking Stools, helping to raise awareness to look for the signs and symptoms of colon cancer.

Georgia CORE launches "Weird Looking Stools" to spark life-saving conversations around the state

Sep 19, 2025

With much anticipation, Georgia CORE has launched “Weird Looking Stools,” a statewide awareness campaign using unexpected art to normalize and prompt life-saving conversations about colon cancer and increase voluntary check-ups.

Breast Cancer License Tag Grant - Request for Proposals

Aug 11, 2025

All-Cancers License Tag Grant - Request for Proposals

Aug 11, 2025

Lawmakers conclude listening tour on access to cancer care

Jul 14, 2025

Rep. Lee Hawkins, R-Gainesville, the committee’s chairman, said he and other lawmakers are working on drug pricing and other issues. He wrapped up the committee’s listening tour by saying the General Assembly will continue to study cancer care access.

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Hearts Aligned Integrative Educational Conference

This gathering is more than a conference. It is a coming together of medical professionals, integrative practitioners, community leaders, sponsors, and advocates who believe cancer care should include the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. Together, we are creating space for education, empowerment, and expanded access to integrative services for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.

3/09/2026

Nominations open for the Cancer Patient Navigation and Cancer Community Champion Awards

And for the first time, we are offering an incentive for nominations!

3/05/2026

Strange seats bring colon cancer awareness to Georgia bars, coffee shops

The AJC covers Georgia CORE's unique colon cancer awareness campaign, Weird Looking Stools, helping to raise awareness to look for the signs and symptoms of colon cancer.

10/21/2025

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