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California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence - Fresno data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence (cCARE)
California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence (cCARE) – Fresno is the largest private, full-service oncology and hematology practice in California. The Fresno center is a major hub for cCARE, providing comprehensive cancer care, research opportunities, and support services to patients throughout Central California.
With a multidisciplinary team of board-certified oncologists and hematologists, cCARE Fresno offers services including oncology and hematology consultations, chemotherapy, radiation oncology, infusion and imaging services, as well as access to clinical trials for eligible patients. The center also provides on-site pharmacy services and care management programs focused on prevention and wellness.
What Happened?
On June 13, 2025, California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence - Fresno learned of an email phishing incident that led to unauthorized access to patient information. The breach affected a small number of email and SharePoint accounts between December 13, 2024, and December 16, 2024. Although the primary intent appeared to be phishing, certain emails and files containing patient data were accessed by unauthorized parties.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- Financial account information
- Diagnosis details
- Lab results
- Medication information
- Treatment information
- Health insurance and claims information
- Provider names
- Dates of treatment
The breach was reported to the California Attorney General's office on June 27, 2025. cCARE Fresno has offered affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification about this data breach, it’s important to understand your rights and the actions you can take to protect yourself. First, you have the right to know what information was compromised and to receive free credit reports from the major credit bureaus. You can place a fraud alert or a security freeze on your credit file to help prevent identity theft.
Affected individuals are being offered Epiq Privacy Solutions ID credit monitoring at no cost. This service includes credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, identity restoration services, and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance. Activating this service will not impact your credit score.
In addition to enrolling in credit monitoring, you should:
- Review your account statements and credit reports for unauthorized activity
- Consider placing fraud alerts or security freezes with the credit bureaus
- Report any suspected identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission and local law enforcement
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and determine whether you may be entitled to compensation as a result of this breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence - Fresno data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are actively investigating this incident and are ready to help you take action.
To find out if you qualify and to join a potential lawsuit, complete the form below.
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