Common Urological Issues Women Face
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Toronsa M. Simpson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
February 19th, 2024 // Health Insights

Common Urological Issues Women Face

It can be uncomfortable for women to talk about urological issues. But it’s even more uncomfortable to experience ...

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CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS AND EARLY DETECTION
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Kathryn Kennedy, M.D., FACOG
February 19th, 2024 // Health Insights

CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS AND EARLY DETECTION

Cervical cancer is considered one of the most treatable cancers – but it’s one of the least talked about. Many ...

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Busting 5 Myths About Cervical Cancer
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Kathryn Kennedy, M.D., FACOG
January 29th, 2024 // Health Insights

Busting 5 Myths About Cervical Cancer

A cervical cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming – that much is true. But one of the most effective tools in fighting ...

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BEYOND COPING: 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN CANCER PATIENTS
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Derek Middleton, M.D.
January 24th, 2024 // Health Insights

BEYOND COPING: 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN CANCER PATIENTS

After receiving a cancer diagnosis, we experience a multitude of life changes. Some are more readily accepted, such as ...

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GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY: WHY WE SHOULD TALK ABOUT IT
January 11th, 2024 // Health Insights

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY: WHY WE SHOULD TALK ABOUT IT

Cancer can be a sensitive subject among friends and family, especially when it affects the female reproductive system. ...

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FINDING JOY IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON AS A CANCER PATIENT
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Diane Wilder, M.D.
December 21st, 2023 // Health Insights

FINDING JOY IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON AS A CANCER PATIENT

The holidays are typically thought of as a time filled with joy, wonder and beloved traditions – but when your ...

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STOPPING THE CYCLE: HOW TO PREVENT A UTI
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John Paul Brizzolara, M.D., F.A.C.S.
December 19th, 2023 // Health Insights

STOPPING THE CYCLE: HOW TO PREVENT A UTI

For nearly half of all women, urinary tract infections (UTIs) become a painful reality at some point. With symptoms ...

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Does Sugar Feed Cancer? See What Sweets Mean for Wellness During Treatment and Beyond
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Megan Crain, RDN, LD
December 18th, 2023 // Health Insights

Does Sugar Feed Cancer? See What Sweets Mean for Wellness During Treatment and Beyond

Sugar has a bad reputation, particularly when it comes to managing a cancer diagnosis. Often the question arises, does ...

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HOW EARLY DETECTION BENEFITS LUNG CANCER PATIENTS
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Donald B. Norwood, M.D.
December 4th, 2023 // Health Insights

HOW EARLY DETECTION BENEFITS LUNG CANCER PATIENTS

Lung cancer is one of the highest occuring cancers in the country – and the most fatal. All too often, it’s ...

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THE IMPORTANCE OF LUNG CANCER SCREENING
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Donald B. Norwood, M.D.
November 17th, 2023 // Health Insights

THE IMPORTANCE OF LUNG CANCER SCREENING

It’s a fact that regular cancer screening and early detection can save lives. This is especially true with lung ...

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FINDING JOY IN YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS: TERESA’S BREAST CANCER STORY
November 8th, 2023 // Health Insights

FINDING JOY IN YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS: TERESA’S BREAST CANCER STORY

For Teresa McLeod, exercise has always been a positive force in her life. But it wasn’t until she was 55 that she ...

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THE CASE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR CANCER
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Jennifer Campbell, MS, LCGC
November 8th, 2023 // Health Insights

THE CASE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR CANCER

Investing in your health is invaluable – and one of the best ways you can do this is through genetic testing for ...

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THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION: BREAST IMAGING’S ROLE IN TREATING BREAST CANCER
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Stacy Smith-Foley, M.D.
November 1st, 2023 // Health Insights

THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION: BREAST IMAGING’S ROLE IN TREATING BREAST CANCER

One of the easiest and most important ways that women can take charge of their breast health is through early detection ...

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THREE REASONS TO GET A MAMMOGRAM
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Stacy Smith-Foley, M.D.
October 28th, 2023 // Health Insights

THREE REASONS TO GET A MAMMOGRAM

For many women, it feels difficult to make time for themselves – even scheduling a routine mammogram can turn into ...

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Is A Double Mastectomy Right For You?
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Shyann Renfroe, M.D.
October 19th, 2023 // Health Insights

Is A Double Mastectomy Right For You?

Many women are now aware of disease-causing mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, and some are opting for cancer ...

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Have the Conversation About Prostate Cancer Treatment
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John Paul Brizzolara, M.D., F.A.C.S.
August 15th, 2023 // Health Insights

Have the Conversation About Prostate Cancer Treatment

When experiencing bothersome symptoms, such as frequent urination or pain when sitting, men may wonder, “Are these ...

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Radiation Therapy for Arthritis: A Faster, Easier and More Effective Method of Treating Arthritis
August 14th, 2023 // Health Insights

Radiation Therapy for Arthritis: A Faster, Easier and More Effective Method of Treating Arthritis

More than 28% of Arkansans have arthritis. That means for thousands of people, debilitating pain, stiffness and limited ...

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Responding to a Loved One’s Cancer Diagnosis
August 11th, 2023 // Health Insights

Responding to a Loved One’s Cancer Diagnosis

Discussing health issues, even with the people closest to us, can sometimes feel uncomfortable or stressful. So, when a ...

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Are You High Risk for Cancer? How to Find Out
March 30th, 2023 // Health Insights

Are You High Risk for Cancer? How to Find Out

Understanding a patient’s risk for developing cancer may seem as simple as looking at their family history ...

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HOW ADVANCED LUNG IMAGING CAN HELP PATIENTS SEE – AND CHANGE – THE FUTURE
March 30th, 2023 // Health Insights

HOW ADVANCED LUNG IMAGING CAN HELP PATIENTS SEE – AND CHANGE – THE FUTURE

Cancer affects one in three individuals, which means that all of us should be aware of family history, lifestyle ...

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What Is Lymphedema – And How Does CARTI Treat It?
February 1st, 2023 // Health Insights

What Is Lymphedema – And How Does CARTI Treat It?

With any type of cancer, side effects of treatment can present their own sets of challenges. For breast cancer ...

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Why Ask for CARTI? | The Best Choice for Cancer Care in Arkansas
December 7th, 2022 // Health Insights

Why Ask for CARTI? | The Best Choice for Cancer Care in Arkansas

No one asks for cancer. It can come out of nowhere, be inherited genetically or stem from certain lifestyles, but ...

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How CyberKnife Technology is Changing Cancer Treatment
November 10th, 2022 // Health Insights

How CyberKnife Technology is Changing Cancer Treatment

Oncology is a constantly changing field, and CARTI is dedicated to staying on top of the latest advancements in cancer ...

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Lung Cancer Screening A Breath Away
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Sam Makhoul, M.D.
November 10th, 2022 // Health Insights

Lung Cancer Screening A Breath Away

Arkansas is among the top five states for lung cancer deaths – and it’s not surprising. Smoking is an overwhelming ...

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What makes a patient high-risk for cancer?
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Yara Robertson, M.D., F.A.C.S.
October 5th, 2022 // Health Insights

What makes a patient high-risk for cancer?

Many patients assume that a negative test for a cancer-causing genetic mutation means they are not at a high risk for ...

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Skin Cancer Prevention Tips from Dr. J. Camilo Barreto
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J. Camilo Barreto, M.D., F.A.C.S.
July 26th, 2022 // Health Insights

Skin Cancer Prevention Tips from Dr. J. Camilo Barreto

Summertime means more time spent in the sun, which can mean an increased exposure to UV rays. Studies show that this ...

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How CyberKnife Technology Treats Cancer in Fewer Sessions | Steven Jordan’s Story
June 24th, 2022 // Health Insights

How CyberKnife Technology Treats Cancer in Fewer Sessions | Steven Jordan’s Story

Steven Jordan has always led an active lifestyle, volunteering, participating in car conventions and keeping up ...

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How CARTI Is Bringing More Clinical Trials for Cancer Treatment to Adult Patients
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Sam Makhoul, M.D.
June 20th, 2022 // Health Insights

How CARTI Is Bringing More Clinical Trials for Cancer Treatment to Adult Patients

Clinical trials are a type of research study that examines how effective, new methods of treatment, screening and ...

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The Benefits of Yoga For Cancer Patients
June 17th, 2022 // Health Insights

The Benefits of Yoga For Cancer Patients

For some cancer survivors, exercise is more than just a way to keep their bodies moving – it’s a way to ...

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Knowing the Signs Saves Lives
March 28th, 2022 // Health Insights

Knowing the Signs Saves Lives

Know the signs of esophageal cancer. Learn more. Get checked! Maurice Colpitts didn’t think much of a nagging cough. ...

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Robotic Precision, Personalized Radiation Therapy.
December 28th, 2021 // Health Insights

Robotic Precision, Personalized Radiation Therapy.

CARTI to be the first cancer care provider in Arkansas to offer CyberKnife radiation treatment As seen in the ...

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Bethany Blake’s Story | The Importance of Self-Breast Exams
October 28th, 2021 // Health Insights

Bethany Blake’s Story | The Importance of Self-Breast Exams

While screening mammograms are not recommended for women until age 40, younger women should still prioritize their ...

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Space and Time in Prostate Cancer Treatment
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Brent Cameron, M.D., Ph.D.
September 23rd, 2021 // Health Insights

Space and Time in Prostate Cancer Treatment

By Dr. Brent CameronAs seen in the September/October issue of the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. Prostate cancer is ...

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Radiation Oncology Advancements to Reduce Treatment Times for Breast Cancer
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Jonathan Pagan, M.D., M.S.
July 1st, 2021 // Health Insights

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. ...

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Cancer in the Wake of COVID
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Jessica McElreath, M.D. Scott J. Stern, M.D. Stacy Smith-Foley, M.D. Jonathan Pagan, M.D., M.S. Balan Nair, M.D.
June 1st, 2021 // Health Insights

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 ...

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How COVID Vaccines Affect Women Receiving Screening Mammograms
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Jessica McElreath, M.D. Stacy Smith-Foley, M.D.
May 7th, 2021 // Health Insights

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 ...

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Common COVID vaccine side effect impacting mammogram results
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Stacy Smith-Foley, M.D.
May 7th, 2021 // Health Insights

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 ...

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Cancer & COVID Q&A with Traci Niece, Director of Infection Control, CARTI
May 1st, 2021 // Health Insights

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 ...

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CARTI To Serve As First Center In Us To Treat Patients Through Embrace Hydrogel Embolic System Global Randomized Multi-Center Clinical Trial
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March 30th, 2021 // CARTI News

CARTI To Serve As First Center In Us To Treat Patients Through Embrace Hydrogel Embolic System Global Randomized Multi-Center Clinical Trial

Pivotal study to evaluate the use of novel liquid embolic verses standard of care in treating malignant and benign ...

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Radiation and Chemotherapy: What Are The Differences?
January 12th, 2021 // Health Insights

Radiation and Chemotherapy: What Are The Differences?

When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, they are often presented with three main treatment options – chemotherapy ...

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Am I Genetically Predisposed to Cancer?
January 5th, 2021 // Health Insights

Am I Genetically Predisposed to Cancer?

By Quinn Hurshman, MS, LCGC Since the structure of DNA was discovered in the 1950s, many advancements in genetics have ...

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How To Prepare For Infusion Cancer Treatment
December 21st, 2020 // Health Insights

How To Prepare For Infusion Cancer Treatment

If your CARTI physician has chosen chemotherapy treatments as part of your overall care plan, there are likely many ...

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What Are The Radiation Therapy Side Effects?
November 17th, 2020 // Health Insights

What Are The Radiation Therapy Side Effects?

As one of the three most common treatments for cancer, radiation therapy is chosen as a course of treatment for ...

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‘What Does A Medical Physicist Do?’ With CARTI’s Scott Yakoubian
November 6th, 2020 // Health Insights

‘What Does A Medical Physicist Do?’ With CARTI’s Scott Yakoubian

Authored by Scott Yakoubian, Director of Medical Physics & Dosimetry, RSO What does a medical physicist do? When ...

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The Use of 3D Printing in Radiation Therapy
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November 1st, 2020

The Use of 3D Printing in Radiation Therapy

As seen in the November/December issue of Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. By Christopher H. Pope, M.D., ...

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Therapeutic Treatments For Metastatic Breast Cancer with Dr. Wilder
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Diane Wilder, M.D.
October 13th, 2020 // Health Insights

Therapeutic Treatments For Metastatic Breast Cancer with Dr. Wilder

By Dr. Diane Wilder, M.D. Metastatic breast cancer is stage IV cancer that begins in the breast and then spreads to ...

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The Role of Diagnostic Radiology in Cancer Care
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Peter Lindley, M.D.
September 30th, 2020 // Health Insights

The Role of Diagnostic Radiology in Cancer Care

By Dr. Peter Lindley, M.D., Diagnostic Radiologist From the initial diagnosis that serves as the patient’s entry ...

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How CARTI’s team approach is changing cancer care
September 30th, 2020 // Health Insights

How CARTI’s team approach is changing cancer care

CARTI’s mission is to take the most renowned cancer care available and make it accessible for cancer care patients in ...

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What Is A Previvor? How CARTI Cares For Genetically Predisposed Patients
September 29th, 2020 // Health Insights

What Is A Previvor? How CARTI Cares For Genetically Predisposed Patients

Survivors. That’s what we call people who have been diagnosed with cancer – and they certainly earn that title. ...

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Blood Cancer Types: Know the Symptoms and Warning Signs
September 29th, 2020 // Health Insights

Blood Cancer Types: Know the Symptoms and Warning Signs

In addition to having their own unique risk factors, the three main blood cancer types also have their own specific ...

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Prioritizing Men’s Health | Prostate Cancer Risk Factors and Symptoms
September 28th, 2020 // Health Insights

Prioritizing Men’s Health | Prostate Cancer Risk Factors and Symptoms

As seen in Inviting Arkansas’ September issue. With 191,930 new diagnoses each year and an estimated 33,3330 ...

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The Benefits of Providing Interventional Oncology in an Outpatient Setting
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Edgar D. St. Amour, M.D. David Hays, M.D.
September 16th, 2020 // Health Insights

The Benefits of Providing Interventional Oncology in an Outpatient Setting

As seen in the September/October issue of Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. By David Hays, M.D., Interventional ...

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The Gynecological Cancer Symptoms All Women Should Know About
September 15th, 2020 // Health Insights

The Gynecological Cancer Symptoms All Women Should Know About

In honor of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, we’re sharing the unique symptoms and risk factors for the five types ...

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Blood Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Risk Factors of Blood Cancer
September 11th, 2020

Blood Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Risk Factors of Blood Cancer

As the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, new blood cancer cases will account for 10.2% of all ...

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The Types of Ovarian Cancer and Their Most Common Symptoms
September 9th, 2020 // Health Insights

The Types of Ovarian Cancer and Their Most Common Symptoms

With 21,750 new diagnoses each year and an estimated 13,940 deaths expected in 2020, ovarian cancer ranks fifth in ...

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Dosimestrists: The Medical Professionals Who Help Patients With Their Plan of Attack
August 19th, 2020 // Health Insights

Dosimestrists: The Medical Professionals Who Help Patients With Their Plan of Attack

Though most of their work is done behind the scenes, the dosimetrists at CARTI serve a critical role in creating the ...

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Innovations in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery
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John R. Sims, M.D.
July 20th, 2020 // Health Insights

Innovations in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery

As seen in the July/August issue of Healthcare Journal of ArkansasBy John Sims, M.D.Head and Neck Oncologic and ...

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In the Kitchen with Coby | Honey Nut Granola
July 13th, 2020 // Health Insights

In the Kitchen with Coby | Honey Nut Granola

Ingredients 4 Cups rolled oats 1 Cup sliced almonds 1 Cup chopped pecans 1 Cup raw unsalted sunflower seeds 1 Cup ...

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In the Kitchen with Coby | Chicken Roulade Stuffed with Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Fresh Basil and Feta Cheese
June 17th, 2020 // Health Insights

In the Kitchen with Coby | Chicken Roulade Stuffed with Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Fresh Basil and Feta Cheese

Ingredients For the Chicken 4 – 6 Ounce Chicken Breast 1 Can Roasted Red Bell Peppers 6-8 Fresh Basil Leaves 1 Cup ...

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Harnessing the Immune System to Treat Cancer Patients
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Rhonda Gentry, M.D.
May 28th, 2020 // Health Insights

Harnessing the Immune System to Treat Cancer Patients

As seen in the May/June 2020 issue of Healthcare Journal of ArkansasBy Rhonda Gentry, M.D. Medical Director of Medical ...

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In the Kitchen with Coby | Vegan Black Bean Burger
May 12th, 2020 // Health Insights

In the Kitchen with Coby | Vegan Black Bean Burger

We’re back in the kitchen with Chef Coby Smith, this time making vegan black bean burgers. Watch to see how Chef Coby ...

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In the Kitchen with Coby | Dill Salmon and Asparagus
April 30th, 2020 // Health Insights

In the Kitchen with Coby | Dill Salmon and Asparagus

We’re back in the kitchen with Chef Coby Smith, this time making salmon with asparagus and a lemon butter sauce. ...

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In The Kitchen With Coby | Tuna Cakes
April 22nd, 2020 // Health Insights

In The Kitchen With Coby | Tuna Cakes

Chef Coby Smith of The Hope Bistro at the CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock makes tuna cakes with a garlic ...

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How to Discuss Your Diagnosis
March 20th, 2020

How to Discuss Your Diagnosis

From the initial diagnosis to how you’re feeling throughout your treatments, talking about your cancer journey ...

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Coronavirus: What Cancer Patients Need to Know
March 16th, 2020 // Health Insights

Coronavirus: What Cancer Patients Need to Know

In light of the global coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, and the increasing number of confirmed cases in Arkansas, many ...

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The Future of Oncology: Community-Based Cancer Care
March 1st, 2020 // Health Insights

The Future of Oncology: Community-Based Cancer Care

The Future of Oncology: Community-Based Cancer CareBy Adam Head, President and CEO, CARTI The latest Annual Report to ...

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A First-Timer’s Guide to Wellness Procedures | Your First Mammogram
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February 18th, 2020 // Health Insights

A First-Timer’s Guide to Wellness Procedures | Your First Mammogram

As seen in Little Rock Soiree magazine. “After answering a few questions, you will undress from the waist up and ...

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Busting common myths about mammograms and breaking barriers to help people get them
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October 7th, 2019 // Health Insights

Busting common myths about mammograms and breaking barriers to help people get them

As seen on THV11 This October, Susan G. Komen Arkansas is working to better educate men and women about breast cancer ...

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Screening and Early Detection Saves Lives
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May 29th, 2019 // Health Insights

Screening and Early Detection Saves Lives

by Stacy Smith-Foley, MD Mammograms can show changes in breast tissue up to two years before a doctor can detect it ...

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Dashboard Dining | Healthy On the Go Meals for Summer Travel
April 26th, 2019 // CARTI News

Dashboard Dining | Healthy On the Go Meals for Summer Travel

As seen on Fox16 Good Day. Click HERE to watch the complete interview.  With summer travel just around ...

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The Purpose of Donna Terrell’s Yoga Warriors
April 12th, 2019 // CARTI News

The Purpose of Donna Terrell’s Yoga Warriors

As seen on Fox16. Watch the full story HERE.  Donna Terrell’s Yoga Warriors has many purposes. They provide ...

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Spectral Detector CT: A Study Among Patients With Renal Insufficiency
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Donald B. Norwood, M.D.
February 5th, 2018 // Health Insights

Spectral Detector CT: A Study Among Patients With Renal Insufficiency

Spectral Detector CT: A Study Among Patients With Renal Insufficiency Featured in Radiology Today Magazine By Don ...

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What to Know About Lung Cancer, Early Detection and Reducing the Risks
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David Hays, M.D.
February 15th, 2017 // Health Insights

What to Know About Lung Cancer, Early Detection and Reducing the Risks

With lung cancer being the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, the disease makes up about 25% of all ...

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What to Know About Lung Cancer, Early Detection and Reducing the Risks
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David Hays, M.D.
December 14th, 2016 // Health Insights

What to Know About Lung Cancer, Early Detection and Reducing the Risks

With lung cancer being the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, the disease makes up about 25% of all ...

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Cancer Survivorship Begins at Moment of Diagnosis, Not End of Treatment
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Lawrence Mendelsohn, M.D.
June 19th, 2014 // Health Insights

Cancer Survivorship Begins at Moment of Diagnosis, Not End of Treatment

When does a cancer patient become a cancer survivor? “As far as we are concerned, every cancer patient is considered ...

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Esophageal Cancer Risk 3-to-4 Times Greater for Men Than Women
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Omer Khalil, M.D.
April 23rd, 2014 // Health Insights

Esophageal Cancer Risk 3-to-4 Times Greater for Men Than Women

Men are at 3-to-4 times greater risk of being diagnosed with esophageal cancer than women, according to Omer Khalil, ...

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National Head, Neck Cancer Awareness Month
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Scott J. Stern, M.D.
April 14th, 2014 // Health Insights

National Head, Neck Cancer Awareness Month

April Observed as National Head, Neck Cancer Awareness Month. With more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed annually in ...

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Significant Drop in Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Credited to Early Detection, Screenings
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Rhonda Gentry, M.D.
March 25th, 2014 // Health Insights

Significant Drop in Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Credited to Early Detection, Screenings

Colorectal cancer diagnosis has reportedly dropped by 30 percent in the United States over the past 10 years, according ...

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Statistics Show Men Twice as Likely to Develop Kidney Cancer Than Women
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Thomas B. Sneed, M.D.
March 25th, 2014 // Health Insights

Statistics Show Men Twice as Likely to Develop Kidney Cancer Than Women

Men are statistically shown to be twice as likely to develop kidney cancer than women, according to Thomas Sneed, M.D., ...

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