Tag: Regional One Health Cancer Care

“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|

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|

Commission on Cancer accreditation highlights Regional One Health’s ability to offer the highest standard of oncology care

Regional One Health Cancer Care has earned accreditation from the Commission on Cancer, a national organization that recognizes oncology programs for meeting advanced standards. The standards have a direct impact on patient care, such as ensuring multidisciplinary treatment and offering robust support services. Officials look forward to maintaining accreditation and continuing to go above [...]

2025-01-16T09:40:10-06:00January 16th, 2025|

“I knew he would save my life:” James Boswell is embracing his future thanks to cancer-preventing care from Dr. Evan Glazer

After James Boswell underwent high-risk cancer screening at Regional One Health Cancer Care, he opted for a surgery that can help prevent a future cancer diagnosis. James was nervous, but the expert care and compassion he received from surgical oncologist Dr. Evan Glazer and his team helped put him at ease. Now, he's back [...]

2025-01-02T14:32:34-06:00January 10th, 2025|
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