LEARNING THE CANCER VOCABULARY
February 21st, 2024 // Health Insights

LEARNING THE CANCER VOCABULARY

Cancer treatment has a language all its own. At CARTI, we want every patient to understand all aspects of their cancer ...

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Seniors and Cancer Screenings: A Guide
February 9th, 2024 // Health Insights

Seniors and Cancer Screenings: A Guide

From our first visit to the doctor as children to regular check-ups as adults, seeing a physician for wellness exams is ...

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Common Urological Issues Women Face
February 7th, 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
February 7th, 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
January 25th, 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 ...

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One Year Later: Life Lessons From a Cancer Survivor
January 24th, 2024 // Health Insights

One Year Later: Life Lessons From a Cancer Survivor

A year ago this February, Mitzi Merkel of Benton – wife, mother and nonprofit employee – was a newly diagnosed ...

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Beyond Coping: 5 Ways to Improve Quality of Life in Cancer Patients
January 23rd, 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 8th, 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
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 UTIs
December 15th, 2023 // Health Insights

Stopping the cycle: How to prevent UTIs

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
December 15th, 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
November 21st, 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
November 13th, 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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Expanding Women’s Access to Breast Cancer Care
November 10th, 2023 // Health Insights

Expanding Women’s Access to Breast Cancer Care

CARTI’s approach to breast cancer care is one that takes into consideration the experiences of every woman. ...

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The Case for Genetic Testing for Cancer
November 2nd, 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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No Excuses: How CARTI Makes Mammograms In Arkansas Easy
November 1st, 2023 // Health Insights

No Excuses: How CARTI Makes Mammograms In Arkansas Easy

One of the easiest ways to fight breast cancer is by staying up-to-date on routine mammograms. They can catch cancer ...

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The Importance of Early Detection: Breast Imaging’s Role In Treating Breast Cancer
October 30th, 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
October 19th, 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? | Breast Surgery
October 18th, 2023 // Health Insights

Is A Double Mastectomy Right For You? | Breast Surgery

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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Radiation Therapy for Arthritis: A Faster, Easier and More Effective Method of Treating Arthritis
August 4th, 2023

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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Have the Conversation About Prostate Cancer Treatment
July 13th, 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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Why Ask for CARTI? | The Best Choice for Cancer Care in Arkansas
October 13th, 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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Cancer and Nutrition | Getting Nutritional Support
October 13th, 2022 // Health Insights

Cancer and Nutrition | Getting Nutritional Support

Nutrition is a key component to a healthy life, and even more so when it comes to cancer prevention, treatment and ...

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How CyberKnife Technology is Changing Cancer Treatment
October 13th, 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
October 13th, 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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Genetic Testing for Cancer | How It Can Help Prevent Cancer
October 13th, 2022 // Health Insights

Genetic Testing for Cancer | How It Can Help Prevent Cancer

For some patients, their risk for developing cancer can be traced back to their genes. With the help of the team at ...

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What makes a patient high-risk for cancer?
October 4th, 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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Did You Know: Head and Neck Cancer and Dental Health
September 12th, 2022 // Health Insights

Did You Know: Head and Neck Cancer and Dental Health

Head and neck cancer treatment can significantly affect a patient’s dental health, so it’s important to keep an eye ...

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The Benefits of Yoga For Cancer Patients
May 27th, 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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When A Cough Is Cancer.
March 15th, 2022 // Health Insights

When A Cough Is Cancer.

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

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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 aioli. ...

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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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How to Discuss Your Diagnosis
February 26th, 2020 // Health Insights

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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A First-Timer’s Guide to Wellness Procedures | Your First Mammogram
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Stacy Smith-Foley, M.D.
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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Stacy Smith-Foley, M.D.
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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Stacy Smith-Foley, M.D.
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 Norwood, Jr., 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
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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