>Chefs for the Cure
Sample gourmet cuisine from more than 30 local chefs at the ninth annual Chefs for the Cure event, hosted by Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa. The evening will include live music and...
View Article>Living With It: A Whole-Body Approach to Treating Breast Cancer
In November of 2011, Lynda Altman was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, one of the most common types of breast cancer. Following the diagnosis, she met with the surgeon who did the biopsy. She...
View Article>Cancer survivor is model and role model
Melanie Tate-Saccaro of Kansas City will be strutting her stuff at glamourous New York Fashion Week on Thursday. But it’s not about ruling the runway. For Melanie, 33, the night is about ruling...
View Article>In the Kitchen with Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Pastry Chef Michell Janah from Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa shows how to incorporate healthy ingredients into Valentine's Day treats. Michell demonstrates a black bean and hemp seed...
View Article>CTCA plots Tulsa office addition
Cancer Treatment Centers of America hopes to begin construction this month on a 28,500-square-foot office and warehouse building east of its Southwestern Regional Medical Center. Oakridge Builders of...
View Article>Lynch joins stem cell transplant program
Dr. Joseph P. Lynch has joined Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa as medical director of the hospital’s new stem cell transplant and cell therapy program. The stem cell transplant unit is...
View Article>Natural ways to avoid the cold and flu
Naturopathic provider Judith Boice from Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa shares natural ways to avoid the cold and flu.
View Article>Boost your immune system the natural way
Judith Boice, a naturopathic provider at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, shares several natural remedies to help during the cold and flu season.
View Article>National Cancer Prevention Month with Dr. Farley and Shaundra Hall
February is National Cancer Prevention month. My News 4 (NBC - KRNV) news anchor Melissa Carlson sits down with 14-year cervical cancer survivor Shaundra Hall and Dr. John Farley from Cancer Treatment...
View Article>Cancer Treatment Centers of America boosts research with hiring of TGen's...
Dr. Glen Weiss joins Cancer Treatment Centers of America as their new Director of Clinical Research, emphasizing the enterprise-wide effort to expand into more clinical trials. The article illustrates...
View Article>CTCA Breast Cancer Survivor Cindy Aguilar featured in Las Vegas Woman Magazine
Cindy Aguilar, breast cancer survivor who treated at Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Western Regional Medical Center, is featured in the Spring 2013 edition of Las Vegas Woman magazine in their...
View Article>Cancer strikes but doesn't win; the best way to live life
For Audrey Allen, breast cancer came as a surprise. Like most ladies over 40, Audrey went for her annual mammogram year after year. After some time, her one good mammogram per year would turn into a...
View Article>Dr. Jaggernauth talks about a new FDA-approved medication for breast cancer
Last week there was more good news for breast cancer patients...the Food and Drug Administration approved a new medication that targets tumor cells while sparing healthy ones. Dr. Simeon Jaggernauth of...
View Article>Cancer Treatment Centers of America Announces New Stem Cell Program
Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa (CTCA) announces the addition of Joseph P. Lynch, MD, MS as medical director of the hospital’s new stem cell transplant and cell therapy program. The CTCA...
View Article>In Farm's Way
Bob McClendon, owner and farmer at McCledon's Select has partnered with Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Western Regional Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona to create the nationa's largest...
View Article>Arizona a hot spot for medical tourism
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- More than 2,500 miles from his home in Alaska, Walter Weaver has chosen Arizona as his place to heal. "It feels good to be here," said Weaver, who described his trips as vacations....
View Article>Medical second opinion could save your life
PHOENIX -- It is a story that made national headlines: A Michigan woman who had a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer only to find out after the surgery that she did not have...
View Article>Health care leaders provide outlook on projects
Health care developments continue in Tulsa despite the onset of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, health industry leaders said at a NAIOP meeting this week. David Huey, senior...
View Article>Dr. Jaggernauth explains leptomeningeal carcinomatosis
A few weeks ago, actress Valerie Harper announced that she’s fighting a rare condition called leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, a disease that occurs when cancer spreads to the brain and spinal cord. Dr....
View Article>X-treme drag racers visit CTCA
On Thursday, several X-treme Drag Racing cars visited the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Tulsa.
View Article>Beating sleep problems after cancer
We ideally need seven to nine hours of shut-eye each night for optimal health, but 39 percent of adults don’t get this, and of those who do, most encounter interrupted sleep, says Dr. Laurence...
View Article>Vitosh benefit
In the summer of 2011, Terry Vitosh started having lower back problems. After receiving a series of treatments, doctors found a large mass in his pelvic region. Chemotherapy treatments didn’t help the...
View Article>Living with cancer
Even when cancer cannot be cured, patients may have options to manage their disease. Dr. Petra Ketterl of Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa discusses managing cancer in this article. “The...
View Article>Chefs for the Cure set for Saturday
So more women like Diana Lowe can relate similar happy stories, she and others who work and volunteer for Komen are promoting the annual Chefs for the Cure fundraiser set for 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday at...
View Article>Cooking demo by Kenny Wagoner for Chefs for the Cure
The ninth annual Chefs for the Cure "taste of" style event kicks off this Saturday at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa and will benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tulsa affiliate....
View Article>Judge dishes made by some of Tulsa's finest chefs for a good cause
Kenny Wagoner, executive chef at Cancer Treatments Centers of America in Tulsa, and Christy Southern, executive director of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tulsa affiliate, talk about Chefs for the Cure.
View Article>Preparing for the ninth annual Chefs for the Cure
Kenny Wagoner, executive chef at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, prepares a delicious dish and promotes the ninth annual Chefs for the Cure "taste-of style" event. The event will feature...
View Article>Checks and Balances on the Front End Prevent Infusion Billing Errors
Before a new chemotherapy drug is added to the chargemaster, Cancer Treatment Centers of America jumps through a number of hoops. The medication can't be billed until codes and billable units have been...
View Article>5 Questions with Dr. Douglas Kelly
Dr. Douglas Kelly, radiation oncologist and medical director of research at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in Tulsa, answers questions about why he returned to CTCA, changes in research,...
View Article>Education Integral Part of a Nurse's Duties
Lindsay Rehm, RN, OCN, education specialist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, is featured in this article about nurses. She was able to bring a program to the hospital aimed at kids....
View Article>Manuka Honey Exfoliate and Skin Care Tips with Dr. Lena Suhaila, ND, FABNO
Dr. Lena Suhaila, ND, FABNO at Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Western Regional Medical Center shows us how to make a natural exfoliator using manuka honey and corn meal along with what to look...
View Article>2013 IMPACT Recipient: Cancer Treatment Centers of America
"Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Western Regional Medical Center is the 2013 IMPACT Entrepreneurial Excellence Award recipient in the Large Business Sector (more than 250 employees). A new...
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