Healthy Recipes for Cancer Patients: Pork Belly Recipe

Here’s your chance to make your own bacon, just the way you like it. Pork belly can be intimidating to work with, but Chef Coby at the CARTI Hope Bistro breaks it down into a few simple steps. All you’ll need for this recipe is pork belly, salt and sugar. Instructions Rub the pork bellies … Continued

Skin Cancer Prevention Tips from Dr. J. Camilo Barreto

Summertime means more time spent in the sun, which can mean an increased exposure to UV rays. Studies show that this will lead to one in five Americans developing skin cancer by the time they’re 70. If skin cancer isn’t addressed early the disease can spread to the lymphatic system. Be proactive in fighting skin … Continued

‘Give Cancer the Boot’ on December 3 to Help Cancer Patients and Families

On Saturday, December 3, CARTI will join friends and supporters of the American Cancer Society at the 2022 Cattle Baron’s event to “Give Cancer the Boot,” an evening of western-filled fun. The event raises funds for transportation grants, which allow patients and families the means to access the treatment they need. The event will also … Continued

CARTI BREAST IMAGING CENTER NAMED CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

CARTI, Arkansas’s only non-profit care facility focused solely on cancer, is proud to announce that their Breast Imaging Center has received a Center of Excellence designation from the American College of Radiology (ACR). The Breast Center of Excellence designation by the ACR is granted to facilities that are accredited in mammography, ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy, and … Continued

FOUR CARTI NURSES RECOGNIZED AS 2022 NURSING COMPASSION NOMINEES

Congratulations to our 2022 Nursing Compassion Nominees Sherri Horton, Leslie Mansfield and Alison Ruff and to our 2022 Outstanding Nurse Educator Nominee Lynda Jo Palmer. These awards are given by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Publishing Concepts, Inc., Farm Bureau of Arkansas, and Dr. Suzanne Yee Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Center. Nominees were submitted by colleagues and patients who recognize … Continued

CARTI tops off new cancer surgery center on Little Rock campus

More than 150 people attended the topping out ceremony held at the new CARTI Surgical Center on Friday, May 20. The final beam was put into place after remarks by Scott J. Stern, M.D., CARTI chief of surgical oncology; Adam Head, CARTI CEO; Clay Gordon, vice president of Kinco Construction; Dan Fowler, president Cromwell Architects; … Continued

Knowing the Signs Saves Lives

Know the signs of esophageal cancer. Learn more. Get checked! Maurice Colpitts didn’t think much of a nagging cough. Then suddenly, one night at dinner, he could not swallow a bite of steak. That fateful meal marked the beginning of a difficult two-year battle for the retired engineer and his wife, Nita, who cared for … Continued

A Safe Breast Exam Experience | The Breast Center at CARTI

For many women, a routine mammogram or breast exam can be a source of anxiety. This has only been exacerbated over the last two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during the recent Delta and Omicron surges. But at The Breast Center at CARTI, we make sure that things are different. The Breast Center at … Continued

How Technology Plays a Part in Cancer Treatment

Modern technology has made cancer care more effective, efficient and accessible than ever before. At CARTI, we offer some of the most advanced cancer technology available at clinics across the state – meaning patients are never far from the best cancer treatment in Arkansas. Every decision we make, from what kind of technology we use to … Continued

Blood Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Risk Factors of Blood Cancer

As the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, new blood cancer cases will account for 10.2% of all new cancer cases this year.  In honor of September being Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re sharing the unique risk factors for the three main types of blood cancers – leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. … Continued