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Amy G. Kemmerlin
Amy started her career with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from UNC-Wilmington. For 20 years she worked as a nurse in various roles and health institutions. She worked for ten years in pediatric oncology and pediatric stem cell transplant. She has experience...
Staff Spotlight: Becky
What is your name? Becky What is your role at OSC? Infusion Nurse, registered nurse, RN, and BSN What is your Educational Background? Nursing is my second career. I graduated from Indiana University in chemistry and Spanish. I had thought I wanted to go to medical...
Oncology Specialists of Charlotte Welcomes Amy Kemmerlin, FNP-C.
Oncology Specialists of Charlotte welcomes nurse practitioner Amy Kemmerlin, FNP-C. Amy started her career with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from UNC-Wilmington. For 20 years she worked as a nurse in various roles and health institutions. She worked for ten...
OSC Staff Spotlight: Kayla
What is your name? Kayla What is your role at OSC? I am an Infusion Nurse, Registered Nurse, BSN. I have been with OSC for 3 years What is your Educational Background? I grew up in the Charlotte area and went to UNC-Charlotte for my Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I...
OSC Staff Spotlight: Morgan
What is your name? Morgan What is your role at OSC? Dispensary Technician. I get approval for oral chemotherapy, authorizations, process prescription claims with insurance, and investigate financial assistance for oral chemo drug prescriptions. If our patients need...
OSC Staff Spotlight: Shannon
What is your name? Shannon What is your role at OSC?I am a CMA, Certified Medical Assistant. I have mostly work with Dr. Favaro and his patients for the past 5 years What is your Educational Background?Previously I worked at Novant Health as a nurse assistant before I...
Cancer Treatment That’s Not Chemo and It Can Be Done at Home
Traditional therapy for cancer treatments have long been chemotherapy infusion drugs, oral chemo pills, immunotherapy, surgery, and radiation. A new method of targeting cancer cells in treating late-stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) is under investigation...
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The KEYNOTE B36 study is a Phase 2 pilot, single-arm, open-label study designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields), generated by the medical device NovoTTF-200T. Study patients use the device concomitant with pembrolizumab for...
OSC Staff Spotlight: Sherie
What is your role at OSC?Physician Liaison, I have worked at OSC for 6 years. Where are you from and what is your Educational Background?I was born in New York but raised in Charlotte. I am a NC State grad with a degree in Social Work. Why did you choose to work in...
OSC Staff Spotlight: Brandy
What is your name? Brandy What is your role at OSC? RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) but I do a little bit of everything to help the patient-care flow: Medical Records, Disability, FMLA (family leave act). I’ve been with OSC for 7 years Describe your journey in the...