by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Oct 15, 2024 | Cancer Care, CCMH Community, Community Health, Men's Health, Women's Health
Facing a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming in many ways, including financially. Beyond treatment costs, expenses like childcare, transportation, and lost income due to illness or caregiving responsibilities can mount quickly. Fortunately, there are several...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Oct 2, 2024 | Cancer Care, CCMH Community, Men's Health, Women's Health
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most common types of cancer among women. In 2024, an estimated 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. While rare, this year, 2,790 men...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 9, 2024 | Cancer Care, CCMH Community, Men's Health
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to learn more about this disease that affects millions of men worldwide. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after skin cancer. While it is often treatable, early detection...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 3, 2024 | CCMH Community, Community Health, Healthy Living, Men's Health, Women's Health
Healthy Aging Month is a time to celebrate the beauty and wisdom that comes with age. Let’s face it, we’re all getting older, whether we like it or not. But that doesn’t mean we have to let it slow us down or make us feel less vibrant. While it’s natural to have...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 9, 2024 | CCMH Community, Community Health, Healthy Living
Soaking up the sun feels great, but it’s important to be aware of the invisible rays bombarding your skin. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a type of energy from the sun that can have both positive and negative effects on our health. While some UV exposure helps...
