Bringing Comprehensive Cancer Care to El Dorado with CARTI Cancer Center

Arkansans deserve the best in cancer care. At CARTI, it’s our mission to make sure every Arkansan has access to it in their community – that’s why we’re excited to break ground on our sixth comprehensive cancer center in El Dorado. CARTI is not new to south Arkansas – our presence there began 21 years ago with … Continued

What Are The Radiation Therapy Side Effects?

As one of the three most common treatments for cancer, radiation therapy is chosen as a course of treatment for approximately 60% of cancer patients. Radiation may be prescribed as the patient’s only treatment, or it may be prescribed in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. But patients often ask, what are the radiation therapy side … Continued

Wilder and Mendelsohn Named To Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s Best Of The Best Oncologists

CARTI is the state’s leading cancer care provider for a number of reasons – our leading edge technology, our state-of-the-art facilities, our innovative treatment methods. But our driven team of expert physicians are the ones who set our care apart, and CARTI is proud to see Diane Wilder, M.D., and Lawrence Mendelsohn, M.D., named to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s Best … Continued

‘What Does A Medical Physicist Do?’ With CARTI’s Scott Yakoubian

Authored by Scott Yakoubian, Director of Medical Physics & Dosimetry, RSO What does a medical physicist do? When used for any purpose, it is essential that radiation be used safely and effectively. That sentiment is only exasperated when radiation is used for medical purposes, whether diagnostic or therapeutic, to ensure it’s delivered with pinpoint accuracy … Continued

National Caregiver Month: Tips for Reducing Caregiver Stress

While the needs of a cancer patient are the primary focus for everyone involved, we often overlook the secondary toll of a diagnosis: the impact it can have in the lives of those caring for the patient and causing caregiver stress. From answering the call for the patient’s daily needs to worrying that they’re doing … Continued

A Personal Investment: Rene’ and Aaron Gamewell on the Community of CARTI

As seen in Little Rock Soiree, November issue. “I was fortunate enough to have the ability to go anywhere for treatment,” Aaron Gamewell says. “My insurance benefits allowed me to choose a primary care center, as well as the chance to get a second opinion. “After walking into CARTI for the first time, I didn’t … Continued

The Use of 3D Printing in Radiation Therapy

As seen in the November/December issue of Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. By Christopher H. Pope, M.D., Radiation Oncologist, and Scott Yakoubian, Director of Medical Physics, Dosimetry and RSO While 3D printing has been an effective tool in both educational and clinical specialties that are primarily procedural based, its relevance to radiation oncology has been limited. Until now.  Today, … Continued

Therapeutic Treatments For Metastatic Breast Cancer with Dr. Wilder

By Dr. Diane Wilder, M.D. Metastatic breast cancer is stage IV cancer that begins in the breast and then spreads to other parts of the body, including lymph nodes or other organs such as the lungs, liver, brain or bones. Even though the breast cancer is found in areas distant from the breast, it is … Continued

The Many Faces of Fashion | Inviting Arkansas

As seen in Inviting Arkansas’ October issue. Because now more than ever, community matters… Celebrating the shop + live local philosophy, these boutiques share a commitment to the CARTI mission that is unwavering. As we look forward to the return of the most fashionable event of the season – Festival of Fashion 2021 – we … Continued

Choose The Best In Breast Cancer Screening with Dr. Smith-Foley

By Dr. Stacy Smith-Foley, M.D. Most people are aware that October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We see this reflected in news stories, community fundraising events and even athletes from the NBA to the NFL wearing pink gear. Being a dedicated breast imager, my professional focus on breast cancer is year round. But … Continued