Three oncologists earn national honors

Three oncologists with St. Charles Cancer Center were recently recognized by the National Cancer Institute for their exceptional achievement in patient enrollments in National Cancer Institute Treatment and Cancer control trials from August 2024 to July 2025.

Dr. Michael Wahl earned a gold certificate of excellence while Drs. Christina Fitzmaurice and Natasha Tiffany earned silver level honors for the number of patients they helped enroll in clinical trials through the Pacific Cancer Research Consortium. To do so, doctors must have an understanding of the trials available and work to match patients with those trials - an often complex process, says Noura Sall, research and education manager for St. Charles.

“These awards show our doctors’ commitment to helping patients to participate in clinical trials for cancer, allowing them access to cutting edge treatments close to home, as well as their dedication to advancing cancer research,” said Sall.