By the time Pauline Stancil uncovered her breast cancer, the disease had progressed to Stage IV. The previous fall, she had gone in for her annual mammogram and received a normal report. Her health care team at the time said there was no needed follow-up—just the traditional reminder to make an appointment for the following year. But something felt off.
Stacy Smith-Foley, M.D. recently shared with The Skeleton Crew how The Breast Center at CARTI readily adopts leading-edge technologies.
For liver cancer patients, undergoing a partial hepatectomy can be incredibly beneficial. While the procedure can limit the disease’s spread, the American Cancer Society cautions that resection is a “major serious operation” requiring extreme skill and care. This is why CARTI is dedicated to harnessing innovative technologies—before, during and after—to help ensure surgical success and … Continued
Arkansas Money & Politics | August 8, 2024 Keto, Whole30, intermittent fasting… Today, nearly everyone seems to have an opinion about which meal plan is best for optimal health. The constant influx of advice in our social media feeds and daily conversations about foods to eat—or avoid—can be overwhelming. Sometimes, counsel from so-called experts can even lead us astray, … Continued
Across the country, the race to attract new talent is fierce. Cities are attempting to lure and retain prospective residents by touting attributes like their affordable cost of living, good-paying jobs, cultural institutions and plentiful outdoor amenities. Today, perhaps more than ever, a thriving health care sector is at the top of the list for individuals considering a move.
CONWAY, Ark. (July 23, 2024) – CARTI is expanding its footprint with a second treatment location in Faulkner County. The CARTI Clinic in Conway, overseen by Taylor Moore, M.D., a board-certified urologist, and Christie Dumboski, APRN, a urology-focused nurse practitioner, offers leading-edge care to patients facing urologic conditions and related issues. The new facility at … Continued
Cancer is know to affect one in three females. While survival rates of the disease have increased, many women still do not have access to high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy. What is HDR brachytherapy, and why does it matter? CARTI Radiation Oncologist, J. Scott Cordova, M.D., Ph.D., breaks down the benefits and side-effects of the … Continued
Mammography plays a vital role in reducing the rate of mortality from breast cancer. However, breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death among women. Early detection of breast cancer significantly increases a woman’s likelihood of survival from the disease. Recent guidelines from the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) lower the age … Continued
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
