Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know
Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know The second deadliest cancer in the United States is Colorectal Cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer. Every March, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month brings awareness to this disease and encourages those who are 45 or older to …
Men’s Health Month
Men’s Health Month Men’s health is a topic that can sometimes be put on the back burner for a multitude of reasons. Whether it’s the heavy load of work schedules or the inability to express needs, men often overlook the importance of their health. The …
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 …
No Shave November Donation
Thank you to the Lawton Police Department for presenting the Cancer Centers Of Southwest Oklahoma with their No Shave November donation Friday! Together, with a matching donation from the Police Union, Lawton PD presented our centers with a total of $5,600. Every year, we look forward to your participation in the fight against …
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 …
