Sun Awareness
Sun Awareness There is no doubt that spending days out in the warm sunshine can bring us feelings of joy and happiness. We can often lose track of time when we are outside and enjoying the sun. While sunlight has countless benefits for us, it …
Skin Cancer Screenings
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer; however, if detected early, treatment is very successful. The skin cancer screening involves only a 2 to 3 minute visual inspection of the patient’s body including the scalp, hands and feet. Join us for our next FREE skin cancer screening …
FREE Skin Cancer Screenings
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer; however, if detected early, treatment is very successful. The skin cancer screening involves only a 2 to 3 minute visual inspection of the patient’s body including the scalp, hands and feet. Join the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma for their …
Tornado Safety
Spring is peak tornado season here in Southwest Oklahoma. Though many members of our community have been here through countless tornado seasons and have their preparations fully squared away, we know that our community is also home to a variety of people from all over …
5 Signs Of Colorectal Cancer
March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! It’s important to monitor for possible symptoms and seek care quickly. Early diagnosis can save lives, after all. Do you know if you’re high-risk? Do you know how to receive a screening near you? Keep reading to learn the …
What To Expect During Your Cervical Cancer Screening
Part of the cervical cancer screening process includes detecting precancerous cells with a pap smear test. This test helps your medical provider catch these cells before they turn into cervical cancer. While important, we understand screenings can be nerve-wracking. You may be unsure how the …
How to Make an Impact for Those Fighting Breast Cancer
You have probably heard that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With 1 in 8 U.S. women developing invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime, it is hard to escape some connection to this disease. Despite your awareness, you may wonder what you …
Non-Smokers & Lung Cancer
Most people think of cigarettes and smoking when they hear ‘lung cancer,’ and they’re not wrong. Both habits can make a huge impact on your health. However, not everyone with a diagnosis smokes. In fact, between 10 and 20 percent of documented cases are non-smokers …
Skin Cancer Awareness
Summer is coming, and we know soaking up sunshine outside is your favorite pastime! However, those sunbeams can be very dangerous if you’re not careful and don’t prepare correctly. May 28 is National Don’t Fry Day, a day dedicated to raising skin cancer awareness and …
Head And Neck Cancer
Saturday, April 24 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., the Lawton location for Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma will be performing FREE head and neck cancer screenings. Please schedule an appointment by contacting the center if you are interested. Head And Neck Cancer Head and …
