by Medwatch 7 | Jul 14, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Cancer
The Cancer Centers of SWOK has received an award for their contribution and support of their nursing staff. It’s an award that showcases the Centers dedication to providing the best possible care. Robin Lewis is the Director of Nursing at the cancer center in...
by Medwatch 7 | Jul 10, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Cancer, exercise, Spirit of Survival
It’s hard to believe that it’s already time for the spirit of survival kickoff! It’s the 14th year for the race that benefits the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma. “We’ll have hamburgers and hot dogs,” said Lane Hooton, Chief Operating officer of the...
by Medwatch 7 | Oct 4, 2018 | Cancer, Medwatch 7
October is breast cancer awareness month and Comanche County Memorial Hospital, is the only hospital to offer the fastest testing for breast cancer in southwest Oklahoma. In the past when a patient had a mammogram and a lump was found, the tissue taken from the biopsy...
by Medwatch 7 | Aug 23, 2018 | Cancer, Medwatch 7
The Cancer Centers of SWOK serve patients from Altus, Lawton and Duncan. For patients who can’t drive themselves to treatment, there’s another way to get there. It’s through the free transportation service the centers provide. Billie Payne has been a...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 9, 2018 | Cancer, head and neck cancer, Medwatch 7
Head and Neck Cancer Screenings from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) – Head and neck cancers make up about 3 percent of cancers, and about 65 thousand cases are diagnosed each year. Doctor’s say the earlier the cancer is detected the better...
by Medwatch 7 | Oct 25, 2017 | Cancer, Medwatch 7
MedWatch- Accuboost helps save breasts during early stage cancer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- More women with early-stage breast cancer are choosing to treat cancer and save their breast– breast conservation therapy and a non-invasive...
