Comprehensive In the News – 2014
Marketing Overview 2014
Clinical Genitourinary Cancer
CCCN’s Dr. Nicholas Vogelzang is an Associate Editor for A Marketing Overview for Clinical Genitourinary Cancer, which outlines the range of online, mobile and print marketing channels we use to increase the visibility of Clinical Genitourinary Cancer and encourage audience and media interaction. Read More.
Winter 2014-2015
HealthCare Quarterly
CCCN’s effort were featured in this installment of HealthCare Quarterly, including a story on Residency Rotation. with Dr. Brian Vicuna and his student; a new brief on James Kilber’s appointment to the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation’s Board of Directors; and a feature on Dr. Wolfram Samlowski’s patient that received Keytruda.
December 8, 2014
CBS Channel 8
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada’s Dr. Mary Ann Allison, and a patient, were interviewed by Paul Francis regarding breast cancer and genetic testing. Watch the video
November 17, 2014
Las Vegas Review-Journal
In a story about Clark County Medical Society’s Mini-Internship Program, CCCN’s Dr. Souzan El-Eid was shadowed for a day to highlight the program, and the practice’s efforts on its behalf. Read more.
October 30, 2014
ABC News 13
Dr. Souzan El-Eid from Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada was interviewed, along with her patient, Emily-Kate, as part of a four part series on breast cancer awareness month. Watch the video.
ABC News 13
October 20, 2014
Channel 13’s Morning Blend program had a segment featuring Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada’s patient, Melvin. The segment discussed breast cancer in men. Watch the video.
October 10, 2014
Las Vegas Review-Journal
In the RJ’s special Pink Paper, CCCN’s Dr. Josette Spotts and her patient Marilene were interviewed regarding lumpectomies and partial breast irradiation therapy for the paper’s cover story. Dr. Michael Anderson was also interviewed. Read more.
October 10, 2014
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Another story from the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Pink Paper featured Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada’s Dr. Rupesh Parikh who was was quoted on lycopene juice and breast cancer for this story. Read more.
October 10, 2014
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Comprehensive Cancer of Nevada’s (and UNLV graduate) Dr. Matthew Schwartz was featured by UNLV’s College of Sciences. The profile includes details on how he chose his career, as well as advice for students of the University. Read more.
October 7, 2014
Telemunod Minutos Para Ti
Telemundo interviewed Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada’s Dr. Raul Meoz regarding breast cancer awareness, detection and treatment. (video no longer available)
October 6, 2014
ABC News Channel 13
News 13’s Morning Blend interviewed Dr. Josette Spotts and her patient, Toni, where they discuss genetics and screening and to promote breast cancer awareness month. This is the first of a four part interview series CCCN will do this month. Watch the video.
September 22, 2014
Southern Nevada Business of Medicine
Southern Nevada Business of Medicine (published by Review-Journal) ran an article on specialty care in Las Vegas, which is considered some of the best in our community. CCCN Executive Director James Kilber was interviewed for the story and Dr. Matthew Schwartz was photographed with his patients. Read more.
August 14, 2014
Las Vegas Woman Magazine
CCCN patient Maura Bivens was featured in a story about Fearless Women, that details her efforts fighting cancer, while always being there for her family. Read more.
August 2014
Desert Companion
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada’s Executive Director, James Kilber, was featured in the August issue of Desert Companion. Read the story.
CCCN Partnership with Wet ‘N’ Wild
CCCN in partnership Wet ‘N’ Wild launched an innovative program to provide free sunscreen, and sun safety tips, to guests attending the water park. In its first season, the program has been well received by hundreds of park attendees, as well as the media.
August 2, 2014
ABC News 13
CCCN’s Dr. Paul Michael and a representative from Wet ‘N’ Wild appeared on the Morning Blend this morning to discuss the partnership where CCCN is providing free sunscreen, and sun safety tips, to those attending the water park this summer
Watch the video
July 27, 2014
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Teamed with Wet ‘n’ Wild
Read the story
July 25, 2014
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada and Wet‘n’Wild Plan Sun Safety Program
Read the Story
July 24, 2014
Las Vegas Weekly
A CCCN partnership offers free sunscreen to Wet ‘n’ Wild patrons
Read the Story
July 18, 2014
Las Vegas Informer
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Partners with Wet’n’Wild to Highlight Skin Safety Awareness and Provide Free Sunscreen
Read the story
7/18/14
Radio Coverage
KXNT-FM – 6:10 a.m., 6:37 a.m., 8:09 a.m., 8:36 a.m.
Listen to the interview
July 17, 2014
The IT Mom
Free Sunscreen Now at Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas Water Park
Read the story
July 17, 2014
NBC News3
Cancer center, water park team for sunscreen stations
Watch the Video
7/16/14
Television Coverage
KTNV-TV – 4:55 a.m., 5:13 a.m., 6:22 a.m. Watch the video
KVVU-TV – 5:12 a.m. Watch the video
July 16
Vegas Seven
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Partners with Wet’n’Wild Las
Read the story
July 16, 2014
I Love Las Vegas Magazine
Free Sunscreen Station Now Available At Wet ‘n’ Wild!
Read the story
July 15, 2014
ABC 13
Partnership will provide free sunscreen for guests at Wet ‘n’ Wild
Watch the Video
7/15/14
Television Coverage
KTNV-TV – 3:44 p.m., 6:20 p.m. Watch the video
KVVU-TV – 4:14 p.m., 10:14 p.m. Watch the video
ASCO 50th Annual Meeting Coverage
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada’s research scientists, Dr. Nicholas Vogelzang and Dr. Fadi Braiteh, were included in news coming out of the ASCO 50th Annual Meeting in Chicago that ran May 30 to June 3. The following are some of the coverage highlights:
June 4
BioNews Texas
Dr. Braiteh was interviewed regarding Gastrointestinal Cancers Studied Using Caris Life Science’s Technology, which was presented at ASCO, Dr. Braiteh discusses his affiliation with Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada and US Oncology Research. Read more.
June 1
New York Times
Dr. Vogelzang was interviewed by the New York Times about a study he authored about early chemotherapy extending lives of men With prostate cancer. The story mentions his affiliation with Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada. Read more.
Medpage Today
Dr. Vogelzang discussed chemohormonal therapy vs hormonal therapy for hormone-sensitive newly mPrCa.
Bloomberg
Bob Langreth interviewed Dr. Vogelzang about his studies presented at ASCO.
Forbes
Matt Herper interviewed Dr. Vogelzang about his studies presented at ASCO.
OncUViewTV
Dr. Vogelzang was interviewed, highlighting key points of practice findings regarding his clinical research presented at ASCO.
OncologyLive
Dr. Vogelzang was interviewed on camera about his affiliated studies presented at ASCO.
BioPharm Insight
Kathleen Raven interviewed Dr. Vogelzang about his affiliated studies, particularly those that involved PD-L1, as well as prostate cancer immunotherapies in general.
OncLive Immunotherapy Peer Exchange
Dr. Vogelzang was interviewed as part of a panel about immunotherapy.
Medscape
Dr. Vogelzang was interviewed on camera about kidney cancer.
June 1, 2014
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Las Vegas Review-Journal ran a story on a study that indicates it is not medically necessary for women with breast cancer to opt for a double mastectomy unless there is a genetic risk. Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada’s Dr. Souzan El-Eid and Dr. Mary Ann Allison were both quoted in the story. Read more.
May 18, 2014
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada’s Dr. Regan Holdridge, and the efforts of her an her research team, is featured in this story about physicians working together to help a patient become the world’s initial patient on any research phase of a new drug. The patient is now doing well. Read more.
Spring 2014
WomensCare Magazine
CCCN’s Dr. Rupesh Parikh is featured in the Spring issue of St. Rose’s WomensCare magazine where he participates in a story about the four factors that led to a grandmother’s ovarian cancer survival. Read more.
May 10, 2014
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Comprehsive Caners’ Dr. Souzan El-Eid and Dr. Paul Michael were included in a story about how they helped a patient have her eggs saved, prior to treatment, enabling her to have children after treatment concluded. Read more.
Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014
ABC 13: Morning Blend
Dr. Matthew Schwartz of Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada appeared on ABC 13’s Morning Blend as part of Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month, along with his patient, George. Watch the video.
April 27, 2014
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Review-Journal ran a story based on a research round table discussion the research physicians of Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada held in February. The RJ attended the discussion to capture our group’s commentary on the future of cancer treatments. Read more.
April 25, 2014
KTNV Channel 13
Channel 13 ran story on e-cigarettes and recent regulatory proposals and Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada’s Dr. Paul Michael was interviewed. Watch the video.
April 21, 2014
Forbes
Forbes recently featured commentary from Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada’s Dr. Nicholas Vogelzang on a study showing that men who demonstrate evidence of chronic inflammation may have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer compared to those without inflammation. Read more.
April 8, 2014
Fox 5 Las Vegas
Dr. Edwin Kingsley spoke to freshman and seniors at East Career & Technical Academy High School for National Public Health Week. Watch the video
March 16, 2014
NBC Today Show
A five year old girl named Abby, who collects gifts and delivers care packages to cancer patients treated by Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, was featured the Today Show’s “Hope to It” segment. Abby and her Abby’s Purple Bag Project provide hope and happiness to those undergoing chemotherapy. Dr. Matthew Schwartz was interviewed and Dr. Rupesh Parihk and Dr. Khoi Dao and Dr. Michael Anderson also participated. Watch the video.
March 17, 2014
HealthDay
CCCN’s Dr. Fadi Braiteh was featured in an article on the decline of colon cancer among older Americans. This HealthDay News story on the decline in colon cancer cases, has been picked up by an additional 51 websites, including U.S. News & World Report, Newsday New York, Philly.com, Health.com, Medline Plus and MSN Healthy Living, among others. Read more.
March 17, 2014
NBC Channel 3
Colorectal Cancer Awareness with Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada’s Dr. Anthony Nguyen appeared on Channel 3 to discuss signs, symptoms and testing for colorectal cancer with Dr. Nguyen. Watch the video
March 10, 2014
Las Vegas Business Press
Dr. Anthony Nguyen from Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada was presented with a Rising Stars of Business Award by the Nevada Business Press. Read the story.
February 24, 2014
ABC News 13
Dr. Fadi Braiteh was interviewed on ABC’s The Morning Blend, along with his patient, Rosemary. The topic was the PD-L1 clinical research trial. Watch the video.
January 28, 2014
ABC Channel 13
The Morning Blend on January 28 that featured CCCN’s Dr. Hamidreza Sanatinia appeared on The Morning Blend to discuss the topic of Gallbladder Cancer. Watch the video.
January 19, 2014
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada was included in this column, with details part of a follow up to an article that ran on January 11 about CCCN’s PD-L1 antibody trial. Read more.
January 11, 2014
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Review-Journal ran an extensive story on Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada’s efforts in using advanced research to help patients gain access to treatment that included CCCN’s Dr. Fadi Braiteh. Read more.