Dr. Toufic Kachaamy, Cancer Treatment Centers of America Interventional Program Specialist & Medical Director of Gastroenterology at CTCA Phoenix, was recently selected by the American Gastroenterological Association as winner of the 2021 AGA Shark Tank pitch competition for his Sure Access Needle invention. This EUS-guided access needle is a simple device that overcomes a longstanding challenge presented by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): biliary access.
About Cancer Treatment Centers of America Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) is a national oncology network of hospitals and outpatient care centers offering an integrated approach that combines surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and advancements in precision medicine with supportive therapies to manage side effects and enhance quality of life during treatment and into survivorship. CTCA also offers qualified patients a range of clinical trials that may reveal new treatment options supported by scientific and investigational research. CTCA patient satisfaction scores consistently rank among the highest for all cancer care providers in the country. Visit cancercenter.com for more information.
