Posts Tagged ‘Cancer’
Dr. Joseph Muscato, MD, to be the Medical Director of the Stewart Cancer Center
Dr. Joseph Muscato, MD, has been named Medical Director of the Stewart Cancer Center at Boone Hospital.
Read MoreSuperb Service from Portal to Post…A Boone Experience
On January 6, 2014, my life partner entered Boone Hospital Center to undergo a radical prostatectomy. The day before, one of the coldest days in the New Year, church had been cancelled, and his plans for announcing the impending operation squashed, he settled in at home for the long wait to Monday’s appointment.
Read MoreBoone Hospital cancer patient named Homecoming honorary captain
A big fan of the Mizzou Tigers, Lisa Tribble of Unionville had long held plans to attend the university’s Homecoming festivities this year.
However, Homecoming is taking on a new significance as Lisa will be named the Homecoming game’s honorary captain, representing cancer patients at Boone Hospital’s Stewart Cancer Center.
Read MoreSun, Skin and SPF — Prevention and education help fight skin cancer
More than a million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. As you head out into the sunlight, remember that although the sun’s rays might feel good on your skin, it is important to wear sunscreen to protect your skin from potential damage.
Read MoreBattling colon cancer at 33, Boone employee finds support from colleagues
Going into 2013, Nicolle Blacketer knew this year would be a turning point.
She had been accepted into the pre-med program at Florida State. She planned to move from her home in mid-Missouri and begin classes this summer.
But her life suddenly pivoted in another direction after a call from her doctor in early February.
Read MoreBreast cancer survivor has sights on fitness
In September 2011, Heather Parnell started her new career at the Harris Breast Center at Boone Hospital Center. Six weeks later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Read MoreSharing her story: Breast cancer patient uses social media to encourage and inspire
Julie Riley, known to her followers as @MissJules, has over 180 followers on Twitter. She tweets, sometimes with photos, about concerts she attends, radio station DJs, going out for dinner and other everyday things.
Read MoreWe fought the battle — How Norm and Virginia Stewart beat cancer and discovered a new calling
The Tigers were simply off the mark. The packed Hearnes Center crowd was getting nervous.
Norm Stewart’s team was ranked fifth in the nation, riding a 10-game winning streak.
Read MoreColon cancer is dangerous but largely preventable
March is national Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Boone Hospital Center is reminding people that this deadly disease is largely preventable with proper screening.
Read MoreBoone Hospital recognized for outstanding cancer care
In a new list compiled by Becker’s Hospital Review, the Boone Hospital was one of just 100 hospitals across the nation to be named among the 100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs.
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