Goldsmith Named CEO of CancerCare

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PATRICIA GOLDSMITH was named CEO of CancerCare.

Goldsmith previously served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, where she was responsible for overall operations and provided oversight for national programs and initiatives. She will take the job May 5.

Prior to joining NCCN, she was vice president for institutional development and public affairs and marketing at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute.

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