Using yoga to help manage cancer treatment and recovery is the focus of a new pilot program being introduced in September at the CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock. Donna Terrell’s Yoga Warriors Fighting Colon Cancer and CARTI will begin an on-going, twice monthly series of free yoga classes for cancer patients led by oncology-trained … Continued
While attending a play, Keisha Pittman felt a pain in her neck, a temporary discomfort she attributed to straining to see the action on stage. It wasn’t until intermission when she looked in the mirror that she saw the left side of her neck was noticeably swollen. The next morning she visited her primary care … Continued
As an Emmy Awarding journalist at Fox 16 in Little Rock, news anchor Donna Terrell knows first hand that the most powerful and impactful stories are those that evoke emotion drawn from a deep, personal perspective that can put a relatable face on the subject or topic at hand. That’s why Terrell is on a … Continued
With lung cancer being the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, the disease makes up about 25% of all cancer deaths across the nation as well as in Arkansas. And with that in mind, it’s good to become familiar with the latest developments in early detection and how to reduce the … Continued
As each new year brings the excitement and anticipation of what lies in store, it also provides an opportunity to reflect back with pride and appreciation for that which we accomplished during the previous year. At the dawn of 2016, CARTI was still freshly settling into its newly opened, world-class cancer center in Little Rock … Continued
Christopher H. Pope, M.D., has been named primary physician at CARTI Radiation Oncology in Conway, according to Jan Burford, CARTI president and chief executive officer. “Although Dr. Pope might be considered ‘new’ in the Conway medical community, he is hardly new to CARTI,” said Burford. “He has actually been with CARTI now for about 18 … Continued
Diagnostic radiologists at CARTI can now obtain more comprehensive imaging in one, low-dose exam thanks to newly installed technology described as the world’s first spectral-based Computed Tomotherpay (CT) scanner. “At CARTI, we are constantly faced with the challenge of running the appropriate tests to uncover critical information without exposing the patient to unnecessary procedures and … Continued
With lung cancer being the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, the disease makes up about 25% of all cancer deaths across the nation as well as in Arkansas. And with November being National Lung Cancer Awareness month, it’s good to become familiar with the latest developments in early detection and … Continued
Grant to CARTI Is Part of CVS Health’s Commitment to Helping People Lead Tobacco-Free Lives CARTI recently announced it has received a $10,000 CVS Health Community Grant to create an eight week Smoking Cessation program for smokers. The Community Grants Program was created by CVS Health as part of its commitment to helping people achieve their best … Continued
From now until December 31st, Harco Constructors will match your gift, up to the first $15,000 received. Once you learn you have cancer, you are in a fight like no other. You quickly realize you can’t fight cancer on your own. But not everyone has the support they need to help them through the difficult times … Continued
