Atlanta Cancer Care News

ACC’s Chieko Hirano Receives Daisy Award

 August 21st 2026

Atlanta Cancer Care is proud to congratulate Chieko Hirano on receiving a DAISY Award! The DAISY Award is a national recognition honoring nurses whose clinical skill and compassionate care make a lasting difference in the lives of the people they treat. This recognition reflects the extraordinary standard Chieko brings to oncology nursing, and the trust and comfort she provides to people navigating a cancer diagnosis. At ACC, our nurses are central to the experience we aim to provide: expert care delivered with warmth and compassion. Chieko’s recognition is a reflection of that mission in action. Congratulations, Chieko, and thank you for the compassion you bring to our team and to the people we serve!


ACC Welcome Dr. Moon Fenton

 July 13th 2026

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Atlanta Cancer Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Moon Fenton, a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist, to our Cumming office. With more than a decade of experience in oncology and hematology, Dr. Fenton brings a strong background in patient care, clinical research, and medical education. She joins ACC after practicing at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh and looks forward to providing personalized, compassionate care to patients through the North Georgia community.  Visit her full physician profile here.


ACC Participates in Feathers 5K Run

 June 6th 2026

On Saturday, June 6th, our team proudly laced up their running shoes and headed to Oglethorpe University to participate in the Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation’s (ACCF) annual Feathers 5K Run and Walk.This wonderful, family friendly community event brought the community together to help make the financial burden of cancer as light as feather.  ACC was also incredibly honored to receive a donation from ACCF in recognition to our team’s active participation and support.

Who is ACCF?

The Feathers 5k directly benefits ACCF, a fantastic local nonprofit dedicated to easing the emotional and financial stress that so often accompanies a cancer diagnosis. ACCF provides critical financial assistance to adults living with cancer across a 17-county metro Atlanta service area.   The impact of their work is profound

  • Over $479,000 in direct financial assistance was distributed by ACCF in 2025
  • More than 1,700 metro Atlanta cancer patients in financial need received vital support last year alone.

Find out more about ACCF here