Cancer can be a sensitive subject among friends and family, especially when it affects the female reproductive system. Why? Many women are uncomfortable with – or, at least, unfamiliar with – discussing what might be considered such personal issues openly. To make it more challenging, women’s health issues historically have been misunderstood and minimized, and … 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
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
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
It can be uncomfortable for women to talk about urological issues. But it’s even more uncomfortable to experience them when you don’t know what to expect. Chances are, you know someone who has dealt with urological issues, whether it’s postpartum bladder leaks or back pain from pelvic floor dysfunction – so there’s no reason to suffer … Continued
Cervical cancer is considered one of the most treatable cancers – but it’s one of the least talked about. Many women assume that having a cervical cancer screening is only necessary when there’s a chance that they’ve developed it, but a yearly screening is actually the recommended norm. Knowing the facts doesn’t just break the stigma, … Continued
A cervical cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming – that much is true. But one of the most effective tools in fighting it? Knowing the facts and separating them from fiction. There are several myths about cervical cancer, from how it develops to how it can be treated. Dr. Kathryn Kennedy, FACOG, a gynecologic surgical oncologist at … Continued
After receiving a cancer diagnosis, we experience a multitude of life changes. Some are more readily accepted, such as the chance for self-reflection or more time spent with the ones we love. In other cases, embracing the shifts that often accompany cancer takes time, particularly if they affect our participation in or enjoyment of daily … Continued
