Lexington Medical Center’s Lung Cancer Screening Program
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.
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Breast Cancer Survivor Credits Early Detection
A little more than a year ago, Luanne Dyer was awakened in the middle of the night by a sharp pain so severe she sat straight up in bed.
Ask the Doctor: Cervical Cancer
Because cervical cancer often causes no symptoms until the cancer has progress, prevention is vital.
Breast Cancer Survivor Joins Clinical Trial to Help Others
When breast cancer survivor Melissa Tyler had the opportunity to participate in a clinical trial at Lexington Medical Center, she jumped at the chance.
Alcohol Use Linked to Breast Cancer
Research shows a clear link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer, but how much is too much?
Prostate Cancer 101
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
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
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
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.
Brachytherapy Offers Hope For Prostate Cancer Patients
Prostate cancer treatments can cause negative side effects that impact a man's quality of life. Brachytherapy is a one-day radiation treatment that causes fewer side effects than other treatment options.
Breast Cancer Survivor Crystal Schafer
Crystal Schafer has always been vigilant about having yearly mammograms. When COVID hit in 2020, she still made a point to have a mammogram.
Breast Cancer Survivor Mary Kathryn Burbank
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.
The Increase in Colon Cancer Among Younger Patients
Colon cancer is increasing among younger patients. Surgeon Edward J. Jakubs, MD, shares more.
Immunotherapy Revolutionizes Cancer Treatment
Immunotherapy is a key tool in the treatment of cancer and has revolutionized oncology over the past decade.
Ovarian Cancer Prevention and Detection
The ovarian cancer survival rate is low. That’s why it’s important to know the symptoms and how you can lower your risk of developing it.
Understanding Prostate Health
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
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.”
Latest Advances in Prostate Cancer Detection
Two innovative new prostate cancer biopsy techniques improve prostate cancer detection.
A Breast Cancer Diagnosis at Age 19
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?
Robotic Surgery: Success in Treating Cancer Earlier
“Sometimes things happen for a reason, and here we are telling a story about it.” Powerful words from Steve Turner, a cancer survivor.
