by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | 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 Comanche County Memorial Hospital | 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 Comanche County Memorial Hospital | 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 Comanche County Memorial Hospital | 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...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Oct 16, 2024 | Cancer Care
In 2024, more than 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer. But there is hope. Advancements in early detection methods and support continue to increase the chances of survival. When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival...
