Tag: Regional One Health Cancer Care

Better treatment options mean more cures, longer lives, and enhanced quality of life for patients with prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in men - but it is a very preventable, treatable disease. Dr. Bilawal Ahmed, a medical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, encourages men to be aware of symptoms and risk factors and to take advantage of screening. He said prostate cancer is often curable when [...]

2025-09-30T11:17:26-05:00October 14th, 2025|

Regional One Health’s first gynecologic oncology clinical trial offers new hope for patients with advanced endometrial cancer

Regional One Health is the only hospital in Shelby County offering a groundbreaking clinical trial for patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. The medication can help prevent recurrence by tricking cancer cells into attacking and killing themselves. The trial allows Regional One Health Cancer Care to play a role in discovering new standards of [...]

2025-08-19T09:16:01-05:00August 21st, 2025|

“The people are awesome – they truly care:” When Terry needed aggressive treatment for cancer, he found the care and support he needed at Regional One Health

When Terry Redeker was diagnosed with small cell carcinoma lung cancer, he needed immediate, aggressive treatment. Terry was grateful to learn that the care he needed was available right in Memphis thanks to Dr. Bilawal Ahmed and Regional One Health Cancer Care. Now, Terry is getting back to the things he enjoys, while continuing to [...]

2025-07-02T09:32:16-05:00July 17th, 2025|

“You feel like it’s all going to work out:” Dr. Ashley Hendrix’s expertise and compassion gave DeMara Gray essential support for her breast cancer journey

When DeMara Gray learned she had breast cancer, she was understandably scared. Dr. Ashley Hendrix, a breast surgical oncologist at Regional One Health Cancer Care, treated her with compassion and expertise, and even connected her with genetic testing. Now, DeMara is back to the life she loves, and she is grateful to Dr. Hendrix [...]

2025-07-03T12:18:38-05:00July 3rd, 2025|

Think “head to toe” when it comes to preventing skin cancer and sun damage

This summer, make sure you're protecting yourself from head to toe against the sun's harmful rays. It is important to use clothing and sunscreen to cover high-risk areas like the legs, arms, and back, and don't forget less obvious spots like the scalp, ears, hands, and feet. Make sure you and your dermatologist check [...]

2025-07-02T11:34:06-05:00July 2nd, 2025|

Genetic counseling harnesses the power of DNA to help patients understand and manage their risk of hereditary cancer

Regional One Health Cancer Care's high-risk cancer clinics offer genetic counseling to help patients understand and manage their risk for hereditary cancer. Learning about your genetic risk for cancer can lead to additional screening, lifestyle changes, preventative treatment options and more. Regional One Health Cancer Care is using the power of DNA to help [...]

2025-04-24T10:31:13-05:00April 24th, 2025|

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|

“It’s a huge load off my mind:” Regional One Health Cancer Care helped lift a weight from Will’s shoulders

At Regional One Health Cancer Care, surgical oncologist Dr. Evan Glazer leads a high-risk pancreatic cancer clinic for patients who have a strong family history of the disease. Through genetic testing and counseling, he can help patients manage their risk through screening and even prevent cancer using targeted surgical procedures. For patients like Will, [...]

2025-02-27T13:08:33-06:00February 26th, 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|
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