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Cancer Won’t Stop Doctor — or His Work
FLORIDA TODAY (Nov. 22, 2009) - by John A. Torres

Dr. Silas Charles credits his father for shaping the man he became. He credits his own battle with cancer for helping shape his future. The founder of the Cancer Care Foundation, which treats anyone whether they can afford to pay or not, considers philanthropy and compassion
awayof life.

Charles was born into a middle-class family in 1947 in Sakhinetipalli, India. His father, Palaparthi Charles, was the principal at a local high school. He stressed to his children the value of education and the importance of givingback. “My father was very strong about helping others, and he was my mentor,” Charles said. “And through him, I recognized the value of giving. And there is a reward from it: your own satisfactions.” (read more)

CCC Venture with Vantage Creates Leading Cancer Center
BBN - Vol. 27 No. 38 (Sept. 21, 2009) - by Ken Datzman

Dr. Silas Charles, a radiation oncologist, has never given up on his longtime ambition and vision of creating a one–stop, comprehensive cancer center of excellence in Brevard County, a facility to stand up against other such centers in Central Florida.

He has practiced medicine here for the past three decades, and is one of the county’s best–known, community–minded physicians.

In the mid–1980s, Dr. Charles founded the Cancer Care Centers of Brevard. He built and expanded the enterprise, now with four locations in the region. Dr. Charles made big investments in cutting– edge technologies, such as the noninvasive CyberKnife radiosurgery system, and added specialized physicians to his staff.

Recently, the practice welcomed its ninth physician to the team, Dr. Diely Pichardo. She joins physicians Todd Panarese, Nicola Ally, Fe Pancito, Giuseppe Palermo, Ravi Shankar, Carl Tahn, and Isaac Esseesse at the center.

One year ago Dr. Charles reached out to Vantage Oncology Inc., a fast–growing national operator of radiation–oncology centers, and partnered with the private Manhattan Beach, Calif., (read more)



 

Cancer Care Centers of Brevard is reaching new heights in the market since partnering with Vantage Oncology Inc. of California, a fast–growing operator of oncology centers around the nation. The Melbourne–based center, founded by Dr. Silas Charles, recently welcomed its ninth physician,
Dr. Diely Pichardo.

From left, the physician team includes: Nicola Ally, MD,
Todd Panarese, MD, Isaac Esseesse, MD, Ed Mercado (V.P., Corporate Development, Vantage Oncology), Fe Pancito, MD, Giuseppe Palermo, MD, Silas J. Charles, MD,
Diely Pichardo, MD, Carl Tahn, MD, and Ravi Shankar, MD.

 

Recent Events

 

Ride along side Local World Champion surfing icon C.J. Hobgood while getting fit, having fun and most of all... helping cancer patients and their families! The Spin-A-Thon will be held in front of Club Performax, 1208 Sarno Road in Melbourne, October 27, starting at 7:00 am. Fun for the whole family…music, games, food, and prizes!.

The Club Performax Spin-a-thon benefitting the Cancer Care Centers Foundation of Brevard is now in its 6th year. This family event, held at Club Performax in Melbourne, has raised over $150,000 for cancer patients and their families. We are looking for “Difference Makers” to ride for this wonderful cause and Corporate Sponsors to help make this one of a kind event even “bigger and better!” Riders are encouraged to get sponsors for every hour they ride, similar to a walk-a-thon type of event, but on stationary bikes. Participants get a work out with nationally recognized fitness guru Rod Stewart.

 
 
 
The 5th Annual Caring Hearts Benefit was graciously hosted by Ed and Jeanne Andre at their wonderful Indialantic residence. Local artists and businesses generously donated original works of art, products and services for auction that brought together more than 550 attendees including some of the area’s most prominent community leaders for fun, food and music… all benefiting the Cancer Care Centers Foundation (CCCF). This years event generated over $250,000 in donations for cancer patients and their families. (see photos of event)  
 

Rod and Risa Stewart, owners of Club Performax in Melbourne, hosted the Club Performax 5th Annual Spin-A-Thon that brought together people of all ages in a unique event that took an indoor-cycling group exercise outside for a 6-hour marathon that had music, food and fun for the whole family.

Other activities included yoga and an exciting "BodyPump" class. Club members, local businesses and even local fire fighters got involved in riding for cancer patients. This years event generated over $70,000 in donations for cancer patients and their families.

 

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