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Richard Brock, clinical pharmacy manager, and William Creek, pharmacist at Lexington Oncology, dive into their hobby, literally.

Out of an abundance of caution, Lexington Medical Center took steps to contact a group of Lexington Oncology Infusion Center patients, staff and visitors who may have been in the same general area as someone who was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis.

Melanoma is a type of cancer that typically starts in the skin, but rare forms can start in the eyes and mucous membranes, such as inside the nose.

Lexington Medical Center participates in a number of cancer-related clinical trials for patients. Some are through the hospital’s affiliation with Duke Health’s oncology program. The treatments give patients access to a wide variety of treatments with a goal of better outcomes for patients in the Midlands and beyond.

When Stacey Rostek swings her long dark blonde hair to the side, you can see a question-mark-shaped scar on her scalp. Although it’s barely visible, it’s a reminder that this wife and mom of three young children was diagnosed with a brain tumor one year ago.

Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce Lexington Medical Cancer Center’s Clinical Research and Education affiliation with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston, SC.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that there are 132 suicides each day in the United States. Lexington Medical Center is working to curb these statistics by educating its clinicians about how to help.