Dr. Peter Emanuel, Director of Oncology explains the importance of the Outpatient Infusion Center and what the expansion means for cancer patients and the advancements in blood cancer treatments.
Dr. Ashish Tikotekar, Pulmonologist at CHI St. Vincent Pulmonology Clinic in Little Rock, discusses the prevalence of lung cancer in Arkansas and the importance of screening and early detection.
The New Outlook Cancer Recovery program and Alesa Garner provide cancer survivors with much needed resources and support, all for just a hug.
Experienced nurse, mother of four finally gets mammogram to find breast cancer. Now she encourages women to get their mammograms regularly.
Kristin found a lump in her breast just before her wedding. After a double mastectomy, a wedding, finishing her doctorate and giving birth to her daughter, she plans to continue treatment.
1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer. Our 3D mammography can detect up to 40% more invasive cancers that are too small to be detected by a normal 2D mammogram; allowing earlier diagnosis and treatment.
1 in 9 men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. Here are 5 key facts to remember about prostate cancer.
Dr. Patrick Szeto, Colorectal Surgery at CHI St. Vincent, discusses advancements in surgery and how it's improved patient outcomes.
Colon cancer is becoming more and more common in both men and women. However, when diagnosed early, there is a 90% 5-year cure rate, so it is important to be screened according to your doctor's suggestions.
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer. It's unfortunate that some people shy away from getting screened because to them a colonoscopy seems uncomfortable. However, colon cancer is the easiest cancer to diagnose, and is easy to treat.
KLRT's Donna Turrell talks to Dr. Dean Kumpuris about why it's important to catch colon cancer before symptoms arise.
Robotic assisted surgery is improving the outcomes and shortening recovery times for surgeries.
Dr. Lee Raley discusses the benefits of robotic assisted surgery and how it is used to enhance the outcome for cancer patients
Dr. Lance Burns talks about colorectal cancer and why it is called the silent killer. Many patients don't experience or present symptoms, so they never get tested. That's why it's important to get screened.
During a routine wellness check-up, Janene Sanders was encouraged to get a colonoscopy. That colonoscopy may have saved her life.
With one-third of all cancer cases being preventable, now is the time to take action against your risk factors.
Know the signs and symptoms of colon cancer. Not all polyps become cancerous, the only way to find out is by getting screened.
The screenings that patients receive during primary care visits can identify issues that can later become more significant health problems.
Regular checkups with your dermatologist are an important part of your overall health. Early detection is always key.
Erma Rogers has been volunteering for more than 20 years for CHI St. Vincent’s New Outlook cancer recovery program.