A breast cancer diagnosis can be one of the most challenging and life-altering moments in a person’s life, affecting millions each year. During October, the world turns pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to understanding breast cancer, its risk factors, and the importance of early detection. It is also a
With upgraded equipment at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), 3D mammography has become the standard tool for screening mammograms. The FDA reports that less than half of the certified mammography facilities in the US use 3D mammography as the standard for screening mammograms. PMC is proud to offer to most advanced technology available to better detect
On Monday, September 25th, the first patients were welcomed into the brand-new expanded space at the Lawson Cancer Center (LCC) on the 11th floor of the Pikeville Medical Center Clinic Building. On its first day open, 15 patients received specialized care in the 24 additional treatment rooms created by a nearly $5 million grant from
Cooler temperatures have arrived as summer is quickly becoming a distant memory. Sniffles and coughs are becoming more common to hear, signaling a rise in reactions to allergens that are more prevalent during the change of seasons. What may be attributed to a common cold, could be allergies, which affect more than 50 million Americans
