Arvin Glicksman, MD Receives American Cancer Society Distinguished Service Award

Pawtucket, Rhode Island - November 14, 2003 - Arvin S. Glicksman, MD, FACR. executive director of the Rhode Island Cancer Council is being honored by the American Cancer Society for his contributions and leadership in the fight against cancer. Dr. Glicksman will receive the Distinguished Service Award, given yearly in recognition of major achievement in the field of cancer.

Dr. Glicksman is being awarded the Distinguished Service Award for “leading the way in improving and furthering radiation medicine.” Dr. Glicksman is a Professor of Medical Science Emeritus at Brown University Medical School. Dr. Glicksman developed and chaired the Quality Assurance Review Center for the National Cancer Institute's Clinical Trial program. He stepped down after 25 years to become executive director of the Rhode Island Cancer Council in 1999. Besides his work at the Council, Dr. Glicksman maintains a private practice in radiation oncology.

The Rhode Island Cancer Council, established in 1999, is a state supported community program whose mission is to help lower cancer's toll in Rhode Island. Since our inception, we have helped thousands of Rhode Islanders find vital resources to deal with their cancer, learn what can be done to prevent cancer and ways to detect it early. RICAN provides public education programs, professional education and public information. Rhode Islanders in search of cancer information and resources may call us at 728-4800 or toll-free at 1-866-879-4100. All of our services are free.