El Portal Comprehensive Cancer Centers

10/13/2025

Early detection starts with you. 💕
Get to know your body, your history, and your normal.
Start monthly self-breast exams in your 20s, and talk to your provider about mammograms starting at 40 (or sooner if you’re at higher risk).
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📲 Screenshot our Self-Exam Guide and take control of your health today!
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✅ All insurance accepted
📞 Call now to Schedule: (209) 726-3410 | hablamos español
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📍MERCED CANCER CENTER
3303 M St. Merced, CA 95348
📍MADERA CANCER CENTER
360 E. Almond Ave. #103 Madera, CA 93637

10/13/2025

Early detection starts with you. 💕
Get to know your body, your history, and your normal.
Start monthly self-breast exams in your 20s, and talk to your provider about mammograms starting at 40 (or sooner if you’re at higher risk).
Download our Self-Exam Guide PDF and take control of your health today.

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10/10/2025

🔔 Every ring of the Bell of Hope is a victory for our patients, our team, and our community. This October, you can stand with our fighters by supporting them through the Merced Cancer Society Foundation.🩷
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The Merced Cancer Society Foundation (MCSF) helps ease the financial burden for local cancer patients by providing assistance with rent, utilities, transportation, and everyday essentials. Their support allows patients to focus on what matters most—healing and hope 🩷
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Visit the link in our bio to contribute and learn more!
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10/10/2025

10/07/2025

This October, we are collaborating with La Belle Medical Spa in the fight against breast cancer.🩷🎗️

🩷Every dollar donated goes directly to supporting patients in the Valley-helping with rent, medical bills, transportation, and the everyday essentials that allow them to focus on what truly matters: healing.

Join us in giving back this Pinktober💕
💌Donate $20 & receive a $10 La Belle voucher
💌Donate $100 & receive a $50 La Belle voucher
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Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can offer hope.✨
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10/07/2025

💜 What an inspiring day💜
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The Merced Cancer Society Foundation, alongside our Board of Directors and volunteers, was honored to participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® this past weekend.
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We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the Alzheimer’s Association for the incredible work they do in supporting families and advancing research, and to our dedicated MCSF volunteers who showed up to make a difference.
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At MCSF, we believe in the power of community — in standing together to support causes that bring hope, healing, and awareness to those who need it most. Whether it’s the fight against cancer, Alzheimer’s, or any disease that touches our loved ones, we remain committed to walking hand in hand toward a healthier, stronger future. 💜
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09/29/2025

🌟 We are honored to be an Official Sponsor of Mercy Medical Center Merced at their 3rd Annual Golf Classic!
🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 Thanks to the generosity of our community, this event has already reached $86,000 ! These funds will go directly toward new ICU beds for patients in critical need. 💙
At El Portal Cancer Center, we are proud to stand alongside partners who share our mission of providing compassionate, life-saving care right here in Merced.
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Mark your calendars 🗓️ — the 4th Annual Golf Classic is happening May 15, 2026. We can’t wait to see you there! ⛳️✨
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09/19/2025

09/19/2025

☀️ DID YOU KNOW? ☀️
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States—and jobs with heavy sun exposure, like farming, landscaping, and construction, carry an even higher risk.
🌱El Portal Cancer Center is offering FREE skin cancer screenings for our community. 💙
✅ Early detection saves lives.
📍 Visit us in Merced or Madera.
➡️Call today to schedule your free screening.
📞 (209) 726-3410 | hablamos español
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📍MERCED CANCER CENTER
3303 M St. Merced, CA 95348
📍MADERA CANCER CENTER
360 E. Almond Ave. #103 Madera, CA 93637
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09/19/2025

Meet Dr. Elhanafy!
➡️ Dr. Elhanafy is a highly respected Associate Professor of Medical Physics and serves as the Chief Medical Physicist at El Portal Comprehensive Cancer Centers since July 2013. He earned his Ph.D. in Medical Physics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison—where he began his foundational training and completed his thesis—in 2013, building on his initial joining of the university in 1999.
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With specialized training in advanced radiation oncology techniques—such as IMRT, HDR Brachytherapy, SRS, Quality Assurance, and Radiobiology, Dr. Elhanafy brings a wealth of expertise to patient care. His dedication to the field is evident through numerous published research articles, as well as awards recognizing his leadership in organizing conferences, training sessions, lectures, and workshops.
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Beyond his impressive credentials, Dr. Elhanafy is deeply committed to advancing medical physics and ensuring the best possible outcomes for his patients. His compassionate approach, combined with his extensive knowledge, makes him a trusted partner in your cancer care journey. 🌱🩵
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09/19/2025

Nourish your skin from the inside out 💧
What you eat plays a big role in protecting your skin! Here are 4 foods to add to your daily diet:
🍅 Tomatoes – packed with lycopene for UV protection
🐟 Fatty Fish – rich in omega-3s that fight inflammation
🥦 Colorful Fruits & Veggies – full of antioxidants to protect your cells
🍖 Lean Red Meat – a great source of protein & zinc for skin repair
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Fuel your body, protect your skin 💙
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09/15/2025

September is Leukemia 🧡 & Lymphoma 💚Awareness Month — a time to honor fighters, celebrate survivors, and remember those we’ve lost. At the Merced Cancer Society Foundation, we stand united in support, offering hope and strength to every family touched by blood cancers.
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TOGETHER, we bring awareness, compassion, and support!
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🤝Visit MercedCancerSociety.org to get involved!
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