by Memorial Health System | Oct 1, 2026 | Cancer Care, Community Health, Men's Health, MHS, MHS Community, Women's Health
Turning 40 comes with plenty of milestones. Your first mammogram is one of the most important ones. If you feel a little nervous, you’re not alone. Most women wonder what happens, whether it hurts, and how to get ready. The good news? Knowing what to expect...
by Memorial Health System | Mar 6, 2026 | Cancer Care, MHS, MHS Community
When was the last time you truly thought about your digestive health? While preventative care often feels like a task for the distant future, early colorectal screening is actually the most powerful tool in your medical arsenal today. Recently, the guidelines for one...
by Memorial Health System | Mar 4, 2026 | Cancer Care
Pick-up your free colon cancer screening kit from any of the Cancer Center locations in Lawton, Altus, Duncan, and Chickasha. This kit tests for the presence of blood in the stool. While it is not a definite test for cancer, blood present in the stool can be an...
by Memorial Health System | Oct 7, 2025 | Cancer Care, Women's Health
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Comanche County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) urges women ages 40 and older to make early detection a part of their lifestyle. The McMahon Center for...
by Memorial Health System | Jan 2, 2025 | Cancer Care, CCMH Community, Community Health, Women's Health
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the disease, encourage regular screenings, and support ongoing research to improve prevention and treatment outcomes. Cervical cancer, a disease affecting the lower part of the uterus, poses a...
