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Prostate Cancer 101

Jun 17, 2021, 1:11 PM by Allison Sanford
What do men need to know about prostate cancer? T. Brian Willard, MD, Lexington Urology, has quick answers to nine common questions about prostate cancer.

Tackling Breast Cancer with Faith Over Fear

Jun 21, 2021, 3:10 PM by Allison Sanford
At age 39, Libby had never felt any lump or had any issue with breast health. So, she wasn’t too concerned when she received a phone call from Women’s Imaging at Lexington Medical Center a few days after her routine mammogram.

Stereotactic Radiation Delivers Quick and Effective Cancer Treatment

Jun 25, 2021, 10:25 AM by Allison Sanford
Inside Lexington Radiation Oncology at Lexington Medical Cancer Center, precisely focused 3-D imaging targets high doses of radiation to treat tumors in the brain, neck, lungs, liver, spine and other parts of the body with minimal effect on surrounding healthy tissue.

Lung Cancer Screening Program Saves Lives

Jun 30, 2021, 1:24 PM by Allison Sanford
What makes lung cancer so deadly is that it is usually detected late, when treatments are less likely to help. That’s why Lexington Medical Center offers a lung cancer screening program.

Breast Cancer Survivor Mary Kathryn Burbank

Oct 22, 2021, 11:08 AM by Allison Sanford
Early detection of breast cancer is key to survival. In this “Buddy Call” report with WLTX news anchor Darci Strickland, Mary Kathryn Burbank explains how early detection saved her life.

Understanding Prostate Health

Dec 1, 2022, 4:38 PM by Allison Sanford
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men. Here's what you need to know about prostate cancer screening and prevention.

Winning the Race of a Lifetime

Mar 14, 2023, 12:08 PM by Allison Sanford
Just one year after completing breast cancer treatment, 42-year-old Carrie Morris ran 48.6 miles in four days at Walt Disney World’s “Dopey Challenge.”

A Breast Cancer Diagnosis at Age 19

Oct 2, 2023, 9:54 AM by Allison Sanford
The year after high school should be one of the happiest times in life. But what happens when, at the very young age of 19, you learn you have breast cancer?

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Disclaimer: This blog is intended for general understanding and education about Lexington Medical Center. Nothing on the blog should be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Blog visitors with personal health or medical questions should consult their health care provider.