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Clinical | NursingSteve Hinnant2020-11-12T18:08:41+00:00

Reasons to Call Your Oncology Provider or Nurse

Nurse Line- 704-947-6599 (Option 5, M-Th 8:00am-5:00pm)

For Emergencies/After-hours 704-947-6599 (Option 8)

It is common to experience side effects from your treatment. There are severe side effects that may result in the need for immediate medical attention. It is important that you and your family are aware of these potential side effects to know when to contact your provider or nurse. During office hours, please contact our office at 704-947-6599. Follow the prompts for the nurse line to report your side effects. After hours, listen for the prompts to tell you how to contact the provider on call. IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE MESSAGES ON THE NURSE LINE FOR EMERGENCIES.

Please call for:

Fever & Chills: a temperature 101˚ or greater and or chills

Mild Difficulty Breathing(Call 911 for Moderate to Severe breathing trouble)

Diarrhea: More than three loose, watery stools in 24 hours, uncontrolled by medication

Nausea/Vomiting – Vomiting more than 2 times in 24 hours, Nausea unrelieved by current medication, Unable to eat or take medication.

Uncontrolled, Excessive, or Unexplained Bleeding or Bruising. (I.e. Blood in vomit, stool, or urine)

Signs of Infection:

Urinary – pain, burning, hesitancy and/or frequency when you urinate

Respiratory – coughing up green or yellow mucus and/or runny nose containing green or yellow snot

Ear – ear ache occurring one or both ears

Skin – redness, swollen, or painful areas appearing on your skin

IV/Port Site Reactions: Redness, swelling, blistering, or pain around your IV or port site

Pain – New or worsening pain, unrelieved by current medication

Increased weakness, Dizziness

Swelling in legs or arms

Confusion

Skin Rash

Persistent cough (any types)

Medications changes, medical/dental procedures

If you have any questions or concerns, please call

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Dr. John Powderly

Founder, President, and Oncologist

Dr. John Powderly attended Georgetown Medical School from 1991-95 and was awarded the Lawrence Dean Scholarship. His 4th year of Med School was spent at National Cancer Institute (NCI) as an internship on the Immunotherapy Service. From 1995-1999 he attended the University of Texas, at Houston Health Science Center for a combined Medicine/Pediatrics Residency. In 1999-2000 he was appointed faculty at MD Anderson Cancer Center and performed additional immunotherapy research. His oncology fellowship at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill from 2000-02 focused on dendritic cell immunotherapy.

MD, CPI

Dr. John Powderly

Dr. John Powderly attended Georgetown Medical School from 1991-95 and was awarded the Lawrence Dean Scholarship. His 4th year of Med School was spent at National Cancer Institute (NCI) as an internship on the Immunotherapy Service. From 1995-1999 he attended the University of Texas, at Houston Health Science Center for a combined Medicine/Pediatrics Residency. In 1999-2000 he was appointed faculty at MD Anderson Cancer Center and performed additional immunotherapy research. His oncology fellowship at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill from 2000-02 focused on dendritic cell immunotherapy.

Founder, President, Oncologist

MD, CPI

Sherene Banawan

Physician Assistant

Sherene Banawan, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant who specializes in oncology. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the UNC at Charlotte and pursued further education at Wingate University, where she obtained her master’s degree in physician assistant studies (MPAS). Before pursuing her master’s degree, Sherene served as a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) with expertise in Molecular Biology (MB) at Atrium Health. Sherene's exceptional care and compassion have endeared her to all her patients, who hold her in high regard.

PA-C, MPAS, MB, MLS

Sherene Banawan

Sherene Banawan, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant who specializes in oncology. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the UNC at Charlotte and pursued further education at Wingate University, where she obtained her master’s degree in physician assistant studies (MPAS). Before pursuing her master’s degree, Sherene served as a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) with expertise in Molecular Biology (MB) at Atrium Health. Sherene's exceptional care and compassion have endeared her to all her patients, who hold her in high regard.

Physician Assistant

PA-C, MPAS, MB, MLS

Dr. Neel Gandhi

Oncologist & Hematologist

Neel Gandhi, MD is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist who joined Carolina Bio-Oncology in May 2023. Dr. Gandhi has an educational background in chemical and biomedical engineering, and this led him to ultimately pursue medical school, graduating from the University of Tennessee in 2006. He then completed an internal medicine residency at Boston Medical Center, followed by a medical hematology and oncology fellowship at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. Prior to his arrival, Dr. Gandhi was in clinical practice for over ten years in New Jersey, where he served as the Director of Neuro-Oncology at Capital Health Medical Center from 2019-2023. Over the last few years he has been very interested in cancer immunotherapy research and drug development, particularly in primary and metastatic brain tumors. This led him to make a career shift toward Phase 1 immunotherapy. He has presented at regional and national meetings and is an active member of ASCO and SITC.

MD

Dr. Neel Gandhi

Neel Gandhi, MD is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist who joined Carolina Bio-Oncology in May 2023. Dr. Gandhi has an educational background in chemical and biomedical engineering, and this led him to ultimately pursue medical school, graduating from the University of Tennessee in 2006. He then completed an internal medicine residency at Boston Medical Center, followed by a medical hematology and oncology fellowship at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. Prior to his arrival, Dr. Gandhi was in clinical practice for over ten years in New Jersey, where he served as the Director of Neuro-Oncology at Capital Health Medical Center from 2019-2023. Over the last few years he has been very interested in cancer immunotherapy research and drug development, particularly in primary and metastatic brain tumors. This led him to make a career shift toward Phase 1 immunotherapy. He has presented at regional and national meetings and is an active member of ASCO and SITC.

Oncologist & Hematologist

MD

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