Tag: oncology

“We can end cervical cancer:” With knowledge, screening and vaccination, women can avoid a scary diagnosis

Cervical cancer is entirely preventable - it just takes knowledge, screening and vaccination. Dr. John O. Schorge, a nationally-known leader in the treatment of cervical cancer and other gynecologic cancers, came to Regional One Health to make it easier for women to access the tools they need to prevent a cancer diagnosis. During Women's [...]

2023-05-23T09:56:29-06:00May 23rd, 2023|

Ask the Experts: What can I do to try to prevent colon cancer?

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, physicians like Regional One Health surgical oncologist and colorectal surgeon Dr. Elizabeth Wood are educating the public about prevention and early detection. They encourage all patients to talk to their health care provider about their screening needs, and say average-risk patients should get their first colonoscopy at age 45. With [...]

2023-03-15T07:44:26-06:00March 15th, 2023|

Ask the Experts: If you have a strong family history of cancer, genetic testing might help manage your risk

For patients who have a higher risk of cancer due to a strong family history, genetic counseling can offer valuable guidance about screening and care. Regional One Health Cancer Care offers the service for qualifying patients with a cancer diagnosis or without a cancer diagnosis. By learning about a patient's genetic risk, they can offer [...]

2022-11-15T15:58:19-06:00December 15th, 2022|

Regional One Health’s new surgical oncology service in East Memphis makes it easier to access breast cancer care

Regional One Health's East Campus is now offering surgical oncology consultations and same-day procedures for breast cancer, skin cancer and melanoma patients. Dr. Martin Fleming and Dr. Ashley Hendrix created the new clinic to improve access to advanced care. They take a personalized approach to treatment and encourage patients to play an active role in [...]

2022-09-14T11:53:14-06:00October 14th, 2022|

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, protect your health by learning about your screening needs and treatment options

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside to encourage everyone to learn about their risk factors and access the screening they need. The American Cancer Society now recommends that average-risk patients have their first colonoscopy at age 45 to help prevent and detect colon cancer. At Regional One Health, we can help [...]

2022-03-01T08:02:43-06:00March 2nd, 2022|

Regional One Health’s new Surgical Oncology service elevates cancer care through state-of-the-art expertise and compassionate approach

Regional One Health's new Surgical Oncology practice is led by national experts in the treatment of a variety of cancer diagnoses. They use the latest technology to provide robotic and minimally invasive procedures that effectively treat cancer while protecting patients' quality of life. By offering a multidisciplinary team and exceptional resources, they are providing patient-focused [...]

2022-02-16T10:41:57-06:00February 24th, 2022|

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|