Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence – Fresno D/B/A cCARE Cancer Center (“cCARE”) regarding its recent data breach. The cCARE data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT CALIFORNIA CANCER ASSOCIATES FOR RESEARCH AND EXCELLENCE – FRESNO D/B/A CCARE CANCER CENTER:
cCARE is a private oncology practice based in California. Specializing in cancer treatment, cCARE provides oncology, chemotherapy, radiation oncology, infusion and imaging.2,3 Headquartered in San Diego, California, cCARE has additional locations across central and southern California, and employs over 200 individuals.2,3
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, cCARE reported to the Attorney General of California that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been compromised. According to the breach notice, on June 13, 2025, cCARE learned that an email phishing incident resulted in unauthorized access to patient information in email and SharePoint accounts.1 As a result, cCARE launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, cCARE confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party during the breach.1 As a result, cCARE began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. The exact type of personal information potentially exposed has not been made publicly available by cCARE. However, according to California state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
• Name
• Social Security number
• Driver’s license number, California identification card number, tax identification number, passport number, military identification number, or other unique identification number issued on a government document
• Account number or credit or debit card number, in combination with any required security code, access code, or password that would permit access to an individual’s financial account
• Medical information
• Health insurance information
• Unique biometric data, such as a fingerprint, retina, or iris image, used to authenticate a specific individual
• Genetic data
Recently, cCARE began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to California residents, cCARE is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that cCARE filed with the Attorney General of California is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence – Fresno D/B/A cCARE Cancer Center:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
