Tag: medical oncology

Robert found expert cancer care close to home at Regional One Health: “I don’t think anyone in the city could have done better for me.”

Robert McDaniel never expected a sore throat would lead to a cancer diagnosis - but when it did, he was grateful to find expert care close to home at Regional One Health. Dr. Neil Hayes, a national expert in head & neck cancers and a medical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, provided [...]

2023-11-16T08:28:48-06:00November 16th, 2023|

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 urine [...]

2023-09-26T07:27:45-06:00September 28th, 2023|

Ask the Experts: It may be uncomfortable, but don’t shy away from discussing prostate and colorectal cancer symptoms

Prostate cancer and colorectal cancer are two of the most common cancer diagnoses among American men, and they're also the two men are least eager to talk about. It's important to speak up early if you experience symptoms, because screening and treatment are available for both diseases. When caught early, both prostate cancer and colorectal [...]

2023-06-09T08:42:59-06:00June 9th, 2023|

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 your [...]

2023-04-18T07:30:24-06:00April 18th, 2023|

Regional One Health offers comprehensive breast cancer care, from early detection to state-of-the-art treatment

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Regional One Health experts say it's a great time for women to be proactive about getting a screening mammogram. When cancer is identified early, it is much more treatable and survival rates are higher. Regional One Health offers the best screening technology and expertise, as well as [...]

2022-10-03T12:37:45-06:00October 3rd, 2022|

Ask the Experts: Why is it so important to see a specialist for blood cancers?

During September's Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Regional One Health's medical oncology specialists are reaching out to educate the public about these complex diseases. They say blood cancers become more common as patients age, but advances in treatment mean people are living longer and better. It's important to see an oncologist who specializes in blood [...]

2021-09-17T11:15:03-06:00September 28th, 2021|

Regional One Health and West Cancer Center partner to provide cancer care at Midtown location

Regional One Health has partnered with West Cancer Center and Research Institute to transition West's Midtown location to a hospital outpatient department of Regional One Health. Now called Regional One Health Cancer Center, the facility offers an exceptional level of care for cancer and benign blood disorders from an experienced team of medical, surgical [...]

2021-03-03T15:13:18-06:00March 3rd, 2021|