SERO is proud to be recognized by Castle Connolly as the Top Physician Practice for Cancer Care in North Carolina, with the most providers carrying their Top Doctors designation. Castle Connolly unveiled a new recognition program: The 2024 Castle Connolly Accolades earlier this month. This program honors hospitals, health systems, and physician practices that deliver exceptional healthcare through their team of Castle Connolly Top Doctors. Previously, Castle Connolly only recognized individual physicians through their Top Doctors list which is peer-nominated, and thoroughly vetted by their ph ..read more

SERO Provider, John H. Heinzerling, MD, Attends Leading Breast Cancer Symposium Dr. John H. Heinzerling, a SERO radiation oncologist, recently had the opportunity to attend a leading conference for physicians involved in the management of breast cancer. This comprehensive two-and-a-half-day CME course in Florida offered the most recent updates on breast diseases, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment (of both benign and malignant conditions), managing high-risk patients, and survivorship care. Dr. Heinzerling, alongside colleagues from Atrium Health’s Breast Cancer team in Concord, NC, j ..read more

The CyberKnife Radiation Therapy System is an innovative cancer treatment technology designed to perform non-invasive radiosurgery on both cancerous and non-cancerous tumors located anywhere in the body. The CyberKnife System works by delivering beams of high-dose radiation to tumor cells, destroying the cells and preventing them from repairing themselves or reproducing while preserving healthy tissue in the areas surrounding tumors. SERO no longer offers CyberKnife treatment due to further advancements in technology that have allowed our physicians to better treat patients without the mainte ..read more

SERO physicians played an active role in the 2023 ASTRO Annual Meeting, which was held in San Diego, California in early October. ASTRO is the world’s leading radiation oncology society, with over 10,000 members from around the globe. Educational Opportunities With years of experience working within SERO’s excellent practice dynamic, our providers were able to share their insights on how having the right teams and methods in place at your practice can improve the quality of patient care. Dr. Christopher D. Corso participated in an educational session for residents, teaching them about imp ..read more

Renewed interest in the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who helped develop an atomic bomb during World War II, has sparked many questions about nuclear radiation. One such question concerns the difference between nuclear radiation and medical radiation. Though similar in some respects, the radiation released from an atomic bomb is very different from the radiation released from radiation therapy equipment. While nuclear fallout causes biological and environmental disasters, radiation therapy treats cancer and saves lives.  In this blog, we offer a closer look at radiation a ..read more

Dr. John H. Heinzerling, a SERO radiation oncologist, recently presented at the OncLive® Lung Cancer Summit at the Charlotte Marriott City Center in Charlotte, NC.  His August 2023 presentation covered Updates in Radiation Utilization in All Stages of NSCLC and SCLC, and was well received. “The OncLive summit was a great multidisciplinary gathering of thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, and medical oncology that discussed current updates in the rapidly changing treatment of all stages of lung cancer, both non-small cell and small cell”, Dr. Heinzerling said. “I was honored to speak abo ..read more

Each year, more than 5 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer1. Though many of these individuals are White, skin cancer does not discriminate by skin tone. Anyone can develop skin cancer, regardless of race or ethnicity. To learn more about your risk of developing skin cancer, continue reading. Skin Cancer Statistics by Ethnicity It is true that White individuals are most at risk for developing skin cancer. This is, in part, because of melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. Melanin provides some natural protection against the harmful effects of ..read more

At SERO, we’re lucky to work with some of the best doctors in Charlotte, NC and the top radiation oncologists in the nation. Charlotte Magazine has consistently named SERO physicians as top doctors in Charlotte year after year. Charlotte Magazine is one of the most well-respected publications in North Carolina, providing community members with the most reliable recommendations on food, sports, local news, and in addition, doctors. The annual Top Doctors in Charlotte list is collected by Castle Connolly, a national surveyor of Top Doctors, and this year’s list for Radiation Oncology was entir ..read more

At SERO, we really care about making close, personal connections with each patient and their families. We know that understanding you better helps us give you the best care in a supportive and trusting place. We also think it’s important for you to know us too. That’s why every month, we share an interview with one of our doctors so you can learn more about their story. This month, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Holly Davis. With a passion for the outdoors and a love for underdog stories, Holly brings a unique perspective to our team. We hope you enjoy getting to know her as much as we h ..read more

Clinical Presentation of Skin Cancers While the appearance of any one skin cancer can vary, there are general physical presentations that can be used in screening. Basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) most commonly have a pearly rim or can appear somewhat eczematous. They often ulcerate. Squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) frequently have a thick keratin top layer. Both BCCs and SCCs are associated with a history of sun-damaged skin. Melanomas are characterized by asymmetry, border irregularity, color variation, a diameter of more than 6 mm, and evolution (ABCDE criteria). Photographs representing t ..read more