John S. Kennedy, M.D. Named a Distinguished Cancer Scholar by the Georgia Cancer Coalition (GCC)

John S. Kennedy, M.D. has been named a Distinguished Cancer Scholar by the Georgia Cancer Coalition (GCC). The award recognizes Dr. Kennedy’s quest for cutting-edge cancer treatment and commitment to patients diagnosed with breast, colon and other cancers. A physician at DeKalb Medical for the past 22 years, Dr. Kennedy holds patents for medical instruments used in the treatment and control of breast cancer. Dr. Kennedy, who is Chief of Staff at DeKalb Medical at North Decatur, also chairs the Committee for Quality Integration for the Commission on Cancer. Dr. Kennedy’s award is accompanied by a 5-year grant from the GCC that will support his clinical research efforts at DeKalb Medical.