Tag: medical oncology

Ask the Experts: Prevention, detection and expert treatment all play a role in reducing colorectal cancer deaths

Regional One Health physicians can help patients prevent, detect and treat colorectal cancer thanks to exceptional primary care, screening and oncology services. A routine colonoscopy can diagnose, prevent and treat colorectal cancer, and experts recommend that average-risk men and women have their first test at age 45. Talk to your health care provider about [...]

2025-03-11T07:55:55-05:00March 11th, 2025|

Regional One Health now offers Pluvicto, an innovative treatment designed to improve life expectancy and quality of life for metastatic prostate cancer patients

Regional One Health Cancer Care is one of just a handful of locations in the region now offering Pluvicto, an infusion treatment for metastatic prostate cancer. Patients undergo screening to see if they qualify for Pluvicto, and those who do receive a series of infusions in our Nuclear Medicine service. Pluvicto is proven to [...]

2025-02-13T07:40:09-06:00February 13th, 2025|

Lutathera, an advanced targeted therapy for neuroendocrine tumors, is now available at Regional One Health Cancer Care

Regional One Health Cancer Care is now offering Lutathera, a targeted infusion therapy for a rare form of cancer called gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). Trials show Lutathera can slow disease progression, allowing patients to live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. As one of only a few locations offering the treatment in the [...]

2025-02-10T09:36:36-06:00February 11th, 2025|

Ask the Experts: How can early detection and proper treatment help patients overcome a blood cancer diagnosis?

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and experts say knowing the risk factors and symptoms of these diseases can save lives! Risk factors including aging, smoking and family history, while symptoms range from unexplained bruising and bleeding to fatigue to bone pain. If you have concerns, see your doctor and ask about blood and [...]

2024-09-05T07:03:44-05:00September 5th, 2024|

Ask the Experts: How do I protect myself from prostate cancer?

One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but with early detection and proper care, the disease is curable. Dr. Bilawal Ahmed, a medical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, urges men to be vigilant about risk factors, symptoms and screening. Urinary problems and pain in the back, [...]

2024-08-27T13:03:36-05:00September 4th, 2024|

Ask the Experts: Easy, readily available screening helps men safeguard their health – here’s what you need to know

In order to stay healthy and active, men should stay on top of their health screenings for common conditions like heart disease, prostate problems and colorectal cancer. Screening is readily available and highly effective at catching problems early and even preventing serious illness. All men should talk to their health care provider to learn more [...]

2024-06-12T07:42:33-05:00June 12th, 2024|

“It’s a miracle:” When Michael Deming ran out of options to treat his skin cancer, Dr. Neil Hayes had the expertise to offer advanced immunotherapy treatment

When Michael Deming was diagnosed with a complex form of skin cancer, he was told he wouldn't survive surgery. He turned to Regional One Health Cancer Care and Dr. Neil Hayes. As an expert in Michael's diagnosis, Dr. Hayes was able to provide immunotherapy, an advanced treatment option. Now, Michael is back to the things [...]

2024-03-28T07:47:05-05:00March 28th, 2024|

Cancer wasn’t part of Rick Dorn’s plan for an active retirement – and thanks to expert care from Dr. Neil Hayes, he hasn’t missed a beat

When Rick Dorn learned skin cancer cells had spread to his lungs, he needed care from an oncologist who specializes in his diagnosis. He turned to medical oncologist Dr. Neil Hayes at Regional One Health Cancer Care, one of the nation's leading experts in these diagnoses. Thanks to the advanced treatment options Dr. Hayes can [...]

2024-03-19T07:06:30-05:00March 19th, 2024|

Ask the Experts: Prevention, detection and expert treatment all play a role in reducing colorectal cancer deaths

Regional One Health physicians can help patients prevent, detect and treat colorectal cancer thanks to exceptional primary care, screening and oncology services. A routine colonoscopy can diagnose, prevent and treat colorectal cancer, and experts recommend that average-risk men and women have their first test at age 45. Talk to your health care provider about [...]

2024-03-05T09:00:32-06:00March 5th, 2024|
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