by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Apr 26, 2022 | Cancer Care, Healthy Living, Lifestyle
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer; however, if detected early, treatment is very successful. The skin cancer screening involves only a 2 to 3 minute visual inspection of the patient’s body including the scalp, hands and feet. Join the Cancer Centers of...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Apr 26, 2022 | Cancer Care, Community Health, Healthy Living
Spring is peak tornado season here in Southwest Oklahoma. Though many members of our community have been here through countless tornado seasons and have their preparations fully squared away, we know that our community is also home to a variety of people from all over...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Mar 3, 2022 | Cancer Care
March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! It’s important to monitor for possible symptoms and seek care quickly. Early diagnosis can save lives, after all. Do you know if you’re high-risk? Do you know how to receive a screening near you? Keep reading to learn...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jan 11, 2022 | Cancer Care, Women's Health
Part of the cervical cancer screening process includes detecting precancerous cells with a pap smear test. This test helps your medical provider catch these cells before they turn into cervical cancer. While important, we understand screenings can be nerve-wracking....
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 30, 2021 | Cancer Care, CCMH Community, Community Health
You have probably heard that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With 1 in 8 U.S. women developing invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime, it is hard to escape some connection to this disease. Despite your awareness, you may wonder what you can...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 31, 2021 | Cancer Care, CCMH Community, Community Health, Heart and Vascular, Lifestyle
Most people think of cigarettes and smoking when they hear ‘lung cancer,’ and they’re not wrong. Both habits can make a huge impact on your health. However, not everyone with a diagnosis smokes. In fact, between 10 and 20 percent of documented cases are non-smokers...
