KTHV | October 14, 2024 JEFFERSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Around 2,500 people are diagnosed each year with breast cancer in Arkansas and many women in the state lack access to services. The disparity is worse in more rural areas like Jefferson County. A new report by the American Cancer Society study released this month found that … Continued
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.
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
When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is critically important – just ask Yara Robertson, M.D., F.A.C.S. During a recent appearance on THV11’s The Vine, Dr. Robertson shared why women should get screened every year starting at age 40 (and when it should be even earlier!), plus additional breast cancer concerns for Black women. Hear … Continued
One of the best ways to treat breast cancer? Catching it in its earliest stages, when treatment is most effective. Early detection of breast cancer can help drive better outcomes. Through regular screenings like mammograms and breast MRIs, physicians are able to monitor a patient’s breast health – and quickly detect when something is wrong. Stacy … Continued
CARTI’s approach to breast cancer care is one that takes into consideration the experiences of every woman. Innovative technology, streamlined processes and expert, caring physicians make The Breast Center at CARTI unlike anywhere else in the region. One of the driving forces behind this expert care is Yara Robertson, M.D., F.A.C.S. As a breast cancer surgeon and medical … Continued
When it comes to a breast cancer diagnosis, early detection can make a world of difference in a patient’s treatment. One of the best ways to catch breast cancer early on is through annual mammograms, typically recommended for women 40 and older. At The Breast Center at CARTI, the mammogram experience was designed with every … Continued
Ever wonder how CARTI is able to get such a clear view of a patient’s breast health? Thanks to 3D mammogram technology, The Breast Center at CARTI is able to look at a patient’s breast in layers. A traditional 2D mammogram allows doctors to see the front and back of the breast. This provides a … Continued
Five years ago, Laura Chambers found out that breast cancer ran in her family. She decided to take action, and genetic testing at CARTI revealed that she carried the NBN gene mutation, which put her at a high risk for developing breast cancer. She met with Dr. Stacy Smith-Foley at The Breast Center at CARTI, … Continued
