Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer affecting women, and health officials have designated the month of January to spread awareness and educate the public. In the United States, nearly 11,500 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year compared to more than 197,000 cases of lung cancer. These lower
No matter what type of cancer a patient faces, the Lawson Cancer Center (LCC) at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is committed to providing compassionate care and utilizing advanced technology. Patients at the LCC receive personalized treatment from the entire oncology team, which consists of specialists from many different areas throughout the PMC system of providers.
In July of 1982, after searching the country for a place to settle down, establish their medical practices and raise their family, Drs. R.V. and Jyothi Mettu chose Pikeville, Kentucky. That is the moment their incredible story of impacting an entire region began. “They told me they really needed me here because they desperately needed
As the new year gets underway, many people are committed to health-related goals as part of a new year resolution. While the majority of these are focused on beginning fitness and weight loss journeys, healthcare providers say it is also a great time to focus on overall health and wellness. Likewise, OB-GYN physicians say there
