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First patient in global breast cancer trial
The Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma is the first to enroll a patient in a phase 3 clinical trial that targets breast cancer. ARV 71 is a new oral pill created by Pfizer to combat breast cancer, and the oral medication works by blocking estrogen receptors in a...
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24/7 Pharmacy opens at CCMH
The new 24/7 pharmacy is located in the ER at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, and it will serve all community members even if they aren’t a patient. “If you’re leaving the ER or rapid access clinic after hours and you don’t want to worry about where to pick up your...
12th annual Tomato Festival
The 12th annual Tomato festival in Lawton is kicking off soon. Did you know tomatoes can help stop inflammation, boost your immune system, and even stop blood clots? According to Dr. Legako, a retired CCMH Pediatrician and the founder of the Lawton Farmer’s Market,...
Breast cancer & healing through art
Each year 264,000 women are diagnosed with Breast cancer, which can leave many feeling confused and sometimes alone. But one local photographer plans to eradicate those feelings through a new mural that’s set to be unveiled at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. “Art...
Parkinson’s survivors box against disease
It’s still Parkinson’s disease awareness month... and today we’re taking a look at how local survivors are beating the odds by using their muscles. According to the National Institutes of Health, Almost 500,000 Americans live with Parkinson's Disease, which is a...
Fighting Seasonal Allergies
If you’ve been sniffling and sneezing, you’re not alone. Nearly 81 People in the U.S. suffer from seasonal allergies. Itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, congestion, and headaches are some of the symptoms that come with having seasonal allergies. Things like tree pollen,...
Anaphylaxis, the deadly allergy symptom
More than 20 million people in the u-s live with food allergies, but did you know around 150 to 200 people die annually from them? Food allergies are a type of immune system reaction that typically occurs right after eating a certain food. some reactions can be...
CCMH held seminar on understanding & treating addiction
Addiction can come in many forms, but knowing how to treat them is the first step in winning the fight. Last night the Comanche County Memorial Hospital held an addiction seminar, hosted by Dr. Christopher Fernandez, to inform the community on the symptoms of...