KATV Beyond the Game | Scott Williams’ Story with Glioblastoma

As seen on KATV. Scott Williams knows how his story will end. Eventually, glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain tumor, will rear its ugly head. But he can accomplish so much between now and then. He can make his own story one to smile about. “One of the things that really gives me an … Continued

CARTI Opens Third Breast Center Location

Screening mammograms now available at the CARTI Cancer Center in Russellville CARTI announced today the opening of its third Breast Center location, now open at the CARTI Cancer Center in Russellville. The Breast Center offers the most advanced 3D mammography technology outfitted with the SmartCurve breast stabilization system and MammoPad for greater comfort. Located at … Continued

Radiation Therapy Program | Meet Our 2020-21 Students

CARTI offers a one-year educational program to meet the demand for qualified radiation therapists. The 2020-21 class is set to graduate this month, so we wanted to let them introduce themselves and share their plans for the future. Riley Rorie“I am family oriented and passionate about building connections with the patients I come in contact … Continued

Radiation Oncology Advancements to Reduce Treatment Times for Breast Cancer

By Dr. Jonathan Pagan, Radiation OncologistAs printed in the July/August issue of the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. One in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. As the second most common cancer in women, we are relentlessly searching for ways to improve detection and treatment, and to fulfill the … Continued

CareSpace – CARTI Patient Portal

What is CareSpace?CareSpace is a convenient and secure health management tool you can use anywhere you have access to the Internet. Through CareSpace, you can: Access Your Health Information: CareSpace is easily accessible through your computer, tablet or mobile device. Log on 24/7 for convenient, secure access to your medical information. Communicate with Your Care … Continued

Cancer in the Wake of COVID

As seen in the May/June issue of the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. As we move into year two of the coronavirus pandemic, the health impact it has on the patients we treat continues to evolve. Although the financial impact has been dire, some industries have been able to pause, or pivot, during the pandemic with … Continued

Jennifer Styron, CFO and Executive Vice President, 40 Under 40 Honoree

As seen in Arkansas Business Jennifer Styron entered the world of finance at a young age. While she was growing up in Saint Vincent (Conway County), Styron’s uncle and dad worked for the Small Business Administration. “And so that just led me down the path of a finance degree,” said Styron, Arkansas Business’ 2020 Nonprofit … Continued

How COVID Vaccines Affect Women Receiving Screening Mammograms

As seen in Inviting Arkansas. Authored by Dr. Stacy Smith-Foley and Dr. Jessica McElreath of The Breast Center at CARTI. As we move into year two of the coronavirus pandemic, we continue to discover the impact the virus, and its vaccines, have on our overall health. It has recently come to attention that women may … Continued

Common COVID vaccine side effect impacting mammogram results

As seen on KTHV. A serious symptom of breast cancer may just be a harmless side effect of the COVID vaccine, and The confusion has some patients worried after their mammograms. Dr. Stacy Smith-Foley, breast imaging specialist at The Breast Center at CARTI, sits down with KTHV to give her recommendations. As women get their … Continued

Cancer & COVID Q&A with Traci Niece, Director of Infection Control, CARTI

As seen in the May/June issue of the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas.  Cancer.  The word is scary. Especially when you or someone you love are on the receiving end of it. It is said, there are hundreds of kinds of it and one-in-three of us will be on the receiving end of that word. Yes, … Continued