Provenge therapy for advanced prostate cancer approved on April 29, 2010.
Provenge therapy was approved by the FDA on April 29, 2010 for advanced prostate cancer.Doctors and patients at Oncology Associates have participated in both clinical trials leading to the approval of this new therapy.
Provenge is the first “cancer vaccine” ever approved by the FDA. Please read the links below for more information.

1. http://www.asco.org/ASCOv2/Practice+&+Guidelines/Practice+Management+&+Reimbursement/FDA+Drug+Alerts/
FDA+approves+PROVENGE+(sipuleucelT)+for+the+treatment+of+asymptomatic+or+minimally+symptomatic+metastatic
+castrate+resistant+(hormone+refractory)+prostate+cancer

2. http://jco.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/abstract/24/19/3089

May 7, 2010 We're happy to announce the publication of our associate site: ComprehensiveBreastCareofSanDiego.com who, along with Oncology Associates of San Diego, are committed to providing comprehensive breast care in an atmosphere of professionalism, encouragement, and understanding. Our multidisciplinary team at Comprehensive Breast Care San Diego is accredited, specially trained, and ready to meet the breast care needs of all women in San Diego. Click here to visit the new web site!

Join Our Team!
Dr. Julie Barone has created a great team of fun-loving  people who want to participate in the Breast Cancer Network of Strength Mother's Day Walk to Empower. The 3-mile Fun Walk will take place at 9:00 am on Sunday, May 9, 2010 on beautiful Mission Bay. Come join us and bring your family and friends. Breast Cancer Network of Strength's Walk to Empower celebrates its 19th year promoting it's mission to ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone. The Walk inspires and empowers all who attend. It's a perfect way to honor survivors, commemorate a loved one and pay tribute to those who are no longer with us. For more information and to sign up to join our team go to: http://walk.networkofstrength.org/Page.aspx?pid=1380&frtid=5013