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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Pivotal study to evaluate the use of novel liquid embolic verses standard of care in treating malignant and benign hypervascular tumors CARTI today announced its participation in the Instylla, Inc. Embrace Hydrogel Embolic System (HES™) global randomized clinical trial for the treatment of hypervascular tumors. As demonstrated previously in the completed First-in-Human (FIH) study, Embrace … Continued

CARTI to Benefit from Erase the Trace, Fundraising Bike Ride Founded by Olympic Champion Scott Hamilton

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444-Mile Ride to Benefit Glioblastoma Research and Patient Support Services CARTI is honored to serve as co-beneficiary of Erase the Trace, an 11 day, 444-mile fundraising bike ride along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Founded by Scott Hamilton, founder of The Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, Erase the Trace was conceived by Scott Williams, a CARTI patient … Continued

Breast Cancer Surgery Doesn’t Start With Surgery

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As seen in the March/April issue of Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. By Breast Cancer Surgical Oncologist, Yara Robertson, M.D., F.A.C.S. Over the nearly 140 year history of breast cancer surgery, there have been countless innovations in techniques and technologies that not only increase precision and efficiency, but also result in better outcomes for our patients. While each … Continued

Food for Thought | Problems with Chewing or Swallowing

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Registered dietitian Samantha Stewart, MS, RDN, LD discusses problems with chewing or swallowing that may occur during treatment. To learn more about maintaining healthy nutrition throughout your cancer journey, visit our Health Library, elibrary.carti.com/.

Food for Thought | How to Deal with Unintentional Weight Loss

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Registered dietitian Samantha Stewart, MS, RDN, LD discusses ways to combat unintentional weight loss as you undergo cancer treatment. To learn more about maintaining healthy nutrition throughout your cancer journey, visit our Health Library, http://elibrary.carti.com/.

Fighting for a World Without Cancer

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In a world without cancer, you wouldn’t need our advanced technology, expert doctors or personalized care. Patients would cancel their appointments and drive right past our treatment centers. In a world without cancer, you probably wouldn’t even be reading these words. Unfortunately, we don’t have a world without cancer. Not yet, anyway. But CARTI is … Continued

CARTI Announces Plan to Build CARTI Surgery Center on Little Rock Campus

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CARTI Announces Plan to Build CARTI Surgery Center on Little Rock CampusMulti-specialty surgery team to lead innovative center CARTI announced today its plan to expand its Little Rock campus to include an on-site surgery center. Located adjacent to the current flagship cancer center on CARTI Way, the CARTI Surgery Center will be the second largest … Continued

Updated Visitor Policy – Effective February 1, 2021

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In light of advancements in the coronavirus pandemic, including the implementation of vaccinations across all of the communities in which we treat patients, CARTI is updating its current visitor policy.  The updated visitor policy includes: Patients are allowed one visitor. Visitor restrictions may be applied where clinic space is limited due to social distancing requirements. … Continued

CARTI Refinances More Than $51 Million in Bonds

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Underwriter projects continued expansion for statewide cancer care provider CARTI announced today that it closed and funded more than $51 million in refunding bonds for its flagship campus, the CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock. The refinancing will save the statewide cancer treatment provider $3.3 million in interest expense over the next 22 years, and … Continued

IN THE KITCHEN WITH COBY | CANCER FIGHTING BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

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INGREDIENTS (1) Banana, Sliced and Frozen (2) Cups Frozen Blueberries 1.5 Cups Greek Yogurt ¼ Cup Clover Honey ¼ Cup Peanut Butter 1.5 Cups Almond Milk 1.5 Cups Baby Spinach  DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth.  Enjoy!