2021 Sugar Plum Ball Canceled For Health and Safety Concerns

As the state’s largest cancer care provider for the most vulnerable patient population, CARTI values the health and safety of all Festival of Trees attendees and volunteers. Due to the continued coronavirus pandemic, and the ineligibility to get vaccinated for the majority of our Sugar Plum Ball guests, this year’s event has been canceled.  “As … Continued

CARTI’s Radiation Therapy Department Utilizes Varian Identify System to Enhance Patient Safety

CARTI is dedicated to providing patients with the most leading-edge radiation therapy and treatment options, and a key part of that is the technology we use in the delivery. We are proud to treat our radiation oncology patients at four locations across the state with the Varian Identify system, which delivers Surface Guided Radiation Therapy … Continued

CARTI Foundation Announces Appointment of Four New Board Members

The CARTI Foundation today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. The new members are Misti Coker, Kelley Erstine, Grace Raja, M.D. and Cindy VanVeckhoven. Their terms began on July 1, 2021. With these appointments, the Foundation’s Board of Directors now includes 23 members.  ABOUT MISTI COKERMisti Coker is the … Continued

CARTI Adds Medical Oncologist Dr. Sam Makhoul to Medical Team

Will serve as medical director of research, expand CARTI’s research department CARTI announced today that it has added medical oncologist Sam Makhoul, M.D., to its team of cancer specialists, bringing its medical team to 44 physicians representing 12 specialties. In addition to treating patients at the CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock, Dr. Makhoul will … Continued

CARTI Adds Complex Surgical Oncologist Dr. J. Camilo Barreto to Surgical Department

Expands team of cancer experts to 43 physicians CARTI has added complex surgical oncologist J. Camilo Barreto, M.D., F.A.C.S., to its team of cancer specialists, bringing its medical team to 43 physicians representing 12 specialties. Dr. Barreto will see patients at the CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock.  “With the CARTI Surgery Center set to … Continued

CARTI Adds Four New Physicians to Medical Team

Expands team of cancer experts to 42 physicians representing 11 specialties CARTI announced today the addition of five new physicians to its team of cancer specialists – medical oncologist Andrew M. Briggler, M.D., radiation oncologist Brent Cameron, M.D., Ph.D.; diagnostic radiologist Shivang Desai, M.D.; and medical oncologist Appalanaidu Sasapu, M.D., FACP. With the addition of … Continued

Updated Visitor Policy as of July 30, 2021

At CARTI, we strive to create a safe and healing environment for our patients and their caregivers. In light of the recent increase in coronavirus cases across the state, we must adjust our current operations to ensure this continues. To create the space necessary for patients, visitors and team members to practice proper social distancing, … Continued

2021 Tour de Rock | Safety Precautions

CARTI is thrilled to welcome riders and supporters to the 18th Annual Tour de Rock, taking place Saturday, August 14. As always, CARTI’s highest priority is the health and safety of our patients, caregivers, team members, volunteers and supporters, so we have implemented certain safety protocols to ensure the wellbeing of everyone in attendance. The … Continued

KATV Beyond the Game | Scott Williams’ Story with Glioblastoma

As seen on KATV. Scott Williams knows how his story will end. Eventually, glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain tumor, will rear its ugly head. But he can accomplish so much between now and then. He can make his own story one to smile about. “One of the things that really gives me an … Continued

CARTI Opens Third Breast Center Location

Screening mammograms now available at the CARTI Cancer Center in Russellville CARTI announced today the opening of its third Breast Center location, now open at the CARTI Cancer Center in Russellville. The Breast Center offers the most advanced 3D mammography technology outfitted with the SmartCurve breast stabilization system and MammoPad for greater comfort. Located at … Continued