Cancer Care Reimagined: The Growth of Independent Practices

Many patients assume expert cancer care is only available at large hospitals or academic centers because of how those institutions are portrayed in ads and media. At Alliance Cancer Specialists, we provide the same advanced treatments, clinical trials, and expert care—right here in your community. Our patients benefit from shorter wait times, less travel, and […]

Clinical Trials in Pennsylvania: Advanced Cancer Care Close to Home

Article written by Joseph Potz, M.D.   Stay Close to Home with Community-Based Cancer Clinical Trials at Alliance At Alliance Cancer Specialists, we are committed to expanding access to clinical research by bringing cutting-edge cancer trials directly into the community setting. While many patients traditionally associate clinical trials with large academic centers, our program makes […]

3D Mammograms: Upgrade Your Breast Cancer Screening

Article by Dr. Howard Zipin One of the most common questions we hear in our office is: Should I get a standard or a 3D mammogram? It’s an important question, and the answer could make a big difference in early breast cancer detection.   A Quick Look at Mammogram History Mammograms have come a long […]

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Early detection can help find colorectal cancer at an early stage, when it’s easier to treat. It’s important to know your risk factors and speak to your physician about …

Can a dying person choose their time of death?

“He was a man of his word,” says Charles von Gunten, the oncologist treating him. It took enormous energy for his bed-bound patient to dress for the occasion, held in a hospice facility, and …

Payton Pays it Forward

A big thank you to Payton who is the granddaughter of Gerald Prue,  a former patient of Dr. Dold …