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
By Dr. Peter Lindley, M.D., Diagnostic Radiologist From the initial diagnosis that serves as the patient’s entry point into CARTI to continued scans to monitor their response to treatment, diagnostic radiology plays an integral role in the patient’s entire cancer journey. CARTI’s team of diagnostic radiologists utilize the most advanced imaging equipment available – CT, … Continued
As seen in the September/October issue of Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. By David Hays, M.D., Interventional Radiologist and Medical Director of Radiology; Edgar St. Amour, M.D., Interventional Radiologist Interventional oncology is a subspecialty of radiology that specializes in performing minimally invasive procedures that are integral to the diagnosis and treatment of various forms of cancer. … Continued
CARTI Cancer Center has added John Sims, Jr., M.D., head and neck oncologic and microvascular reconstructive surgeon, to its staff. He comes to CARTI from Mount Sinai – Beth Israel in New York City, New York, where he completed a fellowship in head and neck oncologic and microvascular reconstructive surgery. He is now accepting new … Continued
CARTI Cancer Center has added radiation oncologist Jonathan Pagan, M.D., M.S. to its staff. He comes to CARTI from Carson City, Nevada, where he served as radiation oncologist for Carson-Tahoe Radiation Oncology. He is now accepting new patients at CARTI Cancer Center, 8901 CARTI Way, Little Rock. Dr. Pagan has served as a member of the … Continued
CARTI has added medical oncologist and hematologist Pooja Motwani, M.D. to its staff. Dr. Motwani is now accepting new patients at CARTI Cancer Center, 8901 CARTI Way, Little Rock. Dr. Motwani brings over 12 years’ experience to CARTI and its patients. She is a member of the American Society of Hematology’s Scientific Committee for Lymphoid Neoplasia. … Continued
CARTI Cancer Center has recently added breast surgeon Jerri Fant, MD, FACS, and genetic counselor Marianne Lotito, MS, CGC, to its staff. DR. JERRI FANT Dr. Fant, a surgical oncologist specializing in breast cancer management, brings more than 15 years’ experience to CARTI and its patients. She is a Fellow of the American College of … Continued
By Dr. David Hays and Dr. Edgar D. St. Amour One of the most exciting subspecialties among cancer centers wasn’t originally developed for and isn’t limited to fighting that disease. Interventional radiology (IR), a subspecialty of radiology, uses minimally-invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in nearly every organ system. It runs a wide … Continued
By Dr. Ryan Hall, M.D. At CARTI, the treatment process starts with medical oncology. In an individualized fashion, we determine what the patient needs, and when. Does the patient need radiation or surgery or chemotherapy? When patients come to us, they want to know, “What do the next four, six, eight weeks look like?” Of course, … Continued
Dr. David Hays of CARTI has been named an American College of Radiology (ACR) Fellow. He is the medical director of imaging and interventional oncology, who practices interventional radiology and serves as a diagnostic radiologist. He will be recognized in a ceremony in Washington, D.C., May 19. ACR Fellowship is awarded to members of the … Continued
