Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a great time to learn more about this disease – one of the leading causes of cancer death among both men and women in Arkansas. CARTI’s medical director of cancer research, Dr. Sam Makhoul, shared details with the team at KARK about why screening is so important. Read more.
Arkansas has one of the highest cancer incidence rates in the entire country, but why? Dr. Sam Makhoul, CARTI’s medical director of clinical research, recently shared insight with KAIT on local cancer contributors – including our state’s notably high rate of smokers (21% in Arkansas compared to 13% nationwide). Read on to learn more, and discover two … Continued
CARTI’s alfresco event is back for a second year, featuring a selection of wines paired with dishes from the city’s premier fine dining destinations. This writeup from Little Rock Soirée includes details about the event coming up on April 18 – plus an easy, inexpensive chicken savoy recipe from celebrated restaurateur Chris Tanner.
When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is critically important – just ask Yara Robertson, M.D., F.A.C.S. During a recent appearance on THV11’s The Vine, Dr. Robertson shared why women should get screened every year starting at age 40 (and when it should be even earlier!), plus additional breast cancer concerns for Black women. Hear … Continued
We are thrilled to have secured funding through the American Rescue Plan Act to complete Phase II of CARTI El Dorado, our comprehensive cancer center serving South Arkansas. Dr. Jim Sheppard, a long-time family practice physician in the local community, said, “Three years ago, CARTI began a Phase I project of the CARTI Cancer Center … Continued
A recent project completed by the Krafty Belles – a crafting club at Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock – is bringing comfort and hope to breast cancer patients who have had a mastectomy or lumpectomy as part of their treatment. Read more about how these creative, compassionate high school students, led by club coordinator Tara … Continued
There are so many awards in the world of cancer care – just not the ones you might expect. Hear from our own Dr. Jerri Fant, breast cancer surgeon and recent recipient of Arkansas Money & Politics’ 10-year anniversary Top Ten recognition, about the surprisingly long-term relationships she builds with patients as part of their … Continued
Agalia Baker of Russellville was an advanced practice nurse working in women’s health when she was surprised by her own breast cancer diagnosis. The emotional journey that followed was often witnessed by Sam Makhoul, M.D. – medical oncologist and CARTI Medical Director – who encouraged Agalia to share her experience. Which she did. Agalia wrote … Continued
Cancer treatment has a language all its own. At CARTI, we want every patient to understand all aspects of their cancer journey – and that includes learning some of the common terms you might hear as part of your cancer care. This list provides simple definitions from the National Cancer Institute, and can be a … Continued
From our first visit to the doctor as children to regular check-ups as adults, seeing a physician for wellness exams is a part of life. But as we get older, our health changes and more medical attention becomes necessary – and oftentimes, that means having routine cancer screenings. It can be overwhelming to learn about these … Continued
