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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. ...
Targeted Cancer Treatment – High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
Cancer is know to affect one in three females. While survival rates of the disease have increased, many women still do ...
DISPELLING COLORECTAL CANCER MYTHS
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a great time to learn more about this disease – one of the leading causes of ...
PERSONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS CONTRIBUTE TO HIGH ARKANSAS CANCER RATES
Arkansas has one of the highest cancer incidence rates in the entire country, but why? Dr. Sam Makhoul, CARTI’s ...
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 ...
Cancer Screenings for Seniors: A Guide
From our first visit to the doctor as children to regular check-ups as adults, seeing a physician for wellness exams is ...
Common Urological Issues Women Face
It can be uncomfortable for women to talk about urological issues. But it’s even more uncomfortable to experience ...
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 ...
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 fighting ...
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 ...
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 ...
STOPPING THE CYCLE: HOW TO PREVENT A UTI
For nearly half of all women, urinary tract infections (UTIs) become a painful reality at some point. With symptoms ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
FINDING JOY IN YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS: TERESA’S BREAST CANCER STORY
For Teresa McLeod, exercise has always been a positive force in her life. But it wasn’t until she was 55 that she ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Is A Double Mastectomy Right For You?
Many women are now aware of disease-causing mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, and some are opting for cancer ...
Have the Conversation About Prostate Cancer Treatment
When experiencing bothersome symptoms, such as frequent urination or pain when sitting, men may wonder, “Are these ...
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 ...
Responding to a Loved One’s Cancer Diagnosis
Discussing health issues, even with the people closest to us, can sometimes feel uncomfortable or stressful. So, when a ...
Are You High Risk for Cancer? How to Find Out
Understanding a patient’s risk for developing cancer may seem as simple as looking at their family history ...
HOW ADVANCED LUNG IMAGING CAN HELP PATIENTS SEE – AND CHANGE – THE FUTURE
Cancer affects one in three individuals, which means that all of us should be aware of family history, lifestyle ...
What Is Lymphedema – And How Does CARTI Treat It?
With any type of cancer, side effects of treatment can present their own sets of challenges. For breast cancer ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
How CyberKnife Technology Treats Cancer in Fewer Sessions | Steven Jordan’s Story
Steven Jordan has always led an active lifestyle, volunteering, participating in car conventions and keeping up ...
How CARTI Is Bringing More Clinical Trials for Cancer Treatment to Adult Patients
Clinical trials are a type of research study that examines how effective, new methods of treatment, screening and ...
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 ...
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. ...
Robotic Precision, Personalized Radiation Therapy.
CARTI to be the first cancer care provider in Arkansas to offer CyberKnife radiation treatment As seen in the ...
Bethany Blake’s Story | The Importance of Self-Breast Exams
While screening mammograms are not recommended for women until age 40, younger women should still prioritize their ...
Space and Time in Prostate Cancer Treatment
By Dr. Brent CameronAs seen in the September/October issue of the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. Prostate cancer is ...
Radiation Oncology Advancements to Reduce Treatment Times for Breast Cancer
By Dr. Jonathan Pagan, Radiation OncologistAs printed in the July/August issue of the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. ...
Cancer in the Wake of COVID
As seen in the May/June issue of the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. As we move into year two of the coronavirus ...
How COVID Vaccines Affect Women Receiving Screening Mammograms
As seen in Inviting Arkansas. Authored by Dr. Stacy Smith-Foley and Dr. Jessica McElreath of The Breast Center at ...
Common COVID vaccine side effect impacting mammogram results
As seen on KTHV. A serious symptom of breast cancer may just be a harmless side effect of the COVID vaccine, and The ...
Cancer & COVID Q&A with Traci Niece, Director of Infection Control, CARTI
As seen in the May/June issue of the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. Cancer. The word is scary. Especially when ...
CARTI To Serve As First Center In Us To Treat Patients Through Embrace Hydrogel Embolic System Global Randomized Multi-Center Clinical Trial
Pivotal study to evaluate the use of novel liquid embolic verses standard of care in treating malignant and benign ...
Radiation and Chemotherapy: What Are The Differences?
When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, they are often presented with three main treatment options – chemotherapy ...
Am I Genetically Predisposed to Cancer?
By Quinn Hurshman, MS, LCGC Since the structure of DNA was discovered in the 1950s, many advancements in genetics have ...
How To Prepare For Infusion Cancer Treatment
If your CARTI physician has chosen chemotherapy treatments as part of your overall care plan, there are likely many ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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., ...
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 ...
The Role of Diagnostic Radiology in Cancer Care
By Dr. Peter Lindley, M.D., Diagnostic Radiologist From the initial diagnosis that serves as the patient’s entry ...
How CARTI’s team approach is changing cancer care
CARTI’s mission is to take the most renowned cancer care available and make it accessible for cancer care patients in ...
What Is A Previvor? How CARTI Cares For Genetically Predisposed Patients
Survivors. That’s what we call people who have been diagnosed with cancer – and they certainly earn that title. ...
Blood Cancer Types: Know the Symptoms and Warning Signs
In addition to having their own unique risk factors, the three main blood cancer types also have their own specific ...
Prioritizing Men’s Health | Prostate Cancer Risk Factors and Symptoms
As seen in Inviting Arkansas’ September issue. With 191,930 new diagnoses each year and an estimated 33,3330 ...
The Benefits of Providing Interventional Oncology in an Outpatient Setting
As seen in the September/October issue of Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. By David Hays, M.D., Interventional ...
The Gynecological Cancer Symptoms All Women Should Know About
In honor of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, we’re sharing the unique symptoms and risk factors for the five types ...
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 ...
The Types of Ovarian Cancer and Their Most Common Symptoms
With 21,750 new diagnoses each year and an estimated 13,940 deaths expected in 2020, ovarian cancer ranks fifth in ...
Dosimestrists: The Medical Professionals Who Help Patients With Their Plan of Attack
Though most of their work is done behind the scenes, the dosimetrists at CARTI serve a critical role in creating the ...
Innovations in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery
As seen in the July/August issue of Healthcare Journal of ArkansasBy John Sims, M.D.Head and Neck Oncologic and ...
In the Kitchen with Coby | Honey Nut Granola
Ingredients 4 Cups rolled oats 1 Cup sliced almonds 1 Cup chopped pecans 1 Cup raw unsalted sunflower seeds 1 Cup ...
In the Kitchen with Coby | Chicken Roulade Stuffed with Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Fresh Basil and Feta Cheese
Ingredients For the Chicken 4 – 6 Ounce Chicken Breast 1 Can Roasted Red Bell Peppers 6-8 Fresh Basil Leaves 1 Cup ...
Harnessing the Immune System to Treat Cancer Patients
As seen in the May/June 2020 issue of Healthcare Journal of ArkansasBy Rhonda Gentry, M.D. Medical Director of Medical ...
In the Kitchen with Coby | Vegan Black Bean Burger
We’re back in the kitchen with Chef Coby Smith, this time making vegan black bean burgers. Watch to see how Chef Coby ...
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. ...
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 ...
How to Discuss Your Diagnosis
From the initial diagnosis to how you’re feeling throughout your treatments, talking about your cancer journey ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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., ...