First patient in global breast cancer trial

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...
First patient in global breast cancer trial

Decreasing chances of prostate cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, one man per group of eight will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Men will typically make an appointment with an oncologist like Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s very own Dr. Manal Robin-Hana when...
First patient in global breast cancer trial

What do intensivists & hospitalists do

The care team provides 24-hour care to patients experiencing severe or life-threatening injuries or illnesses in the ICU. And if you ever step foot in the one at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, you’re likely to meet either Dr. Dave, a hospitalist who’s been at CCMH...
First patient in global breast cancer trial

Recognizing Heat Illness in Kids

We as adults know when the heat is giving us problems. In fact, we can typically recognize the symptoms early on. But for kids, it can be a little bit harder to tell. Heat-related illnesses are when the body gets overheated from fevers or being outside. Typically,...