Health brief: Whitecar honored by National Cancer Research Association
By Special to The Dispatch 7 hours ago
John P. Whitecar
COLUMBUS Columbus oncologist Dr. John P. Whitecar, Jr. has been recognized for his 50 years of dedication to cancer research and membership in the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
The AACR is the world’s oldest and largest professional association related to cancer research. Based in Philadelphia, the AACR focuses on all aspects of cancer research, including basic, clinical, and translational research into the etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Whitecar was one of 32 members of the association who were inducted into the 50-year member ranks during the association’s annual meeting in early April. He is currently in practice at Baptist Cancer Center – Golden Triangle and he has been on staff at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle since 1997.