Cancer Care
CMMC provides comprehensive cancer care
The American Cancer Society recommends these screening guidelines for most adults.
A guide to the many different methods of treating cancer.
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Many Young Breast Cancer Patients May Opt for a Mastectomy
Disease stage and genetic factors may be related to women's treatment decisions, study shows
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Many Black Women Prone to Gene-Driven Breast Cancer: Study
Researchers say finding underscores need for DNA screening
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Fine-Tuning Breast Cancer Treatments: What Works Better?
Studies compared side effects with different Taxol schedules, and between radiation and surgery
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Doubling Time on Tamoxifen Cuts Odds for Breast Cancer's Return: Study
10 years on the drug did increase side effects, but survival gains may be worth it, researchers say
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American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress
One million cancer deaths avoided since 1990s, group says
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Angelina Jolie Will Have Ovaries Removed to Lower Chances of Cancer: Report
Actress has already had double mastectomy due to gene linked to high risk for breast, ovarian cancer
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, your physician may have ordered many tests. This article will help you understand the various types of testing procedures.
Your physician will determine which treatment or treatments are best for you. This article provides an overview of these treatments.
Being a caregiver for a spouse with cancer may be tough job. This article will provide strategies and tips for caring for a loved one.
Central Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Care Center
Our patients are people, each with individual needs, concerns and hopes. Ours is a history of blending a very personal level of care with the most advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies we can find. We understand what cancer is and what is at stake in the lives of our patients. We take the trust placed in us very seriously.
The history of our Cancer Care Center reflects our commitment. In 1987, Central Mississippi Medical Center began providing radiation oncology and diagnostic services to community residents. CMMC was the first hospital in Mississippi to offer safer radiation therapy treatments including X-knife radiosurgery. Other non-invasive procedures include radioactive implants, such as palladium seed implants to treat prostate cancer.
In 2001, the Cancer Care Center opened the Robert R. Smith, M.D., Gamma Knife Center, which houses Mississippi’s only Gamma Knife. The Gamma Knife is a radiation tool designed specifically for the non-invasive treatment of malignant and benign brain tumors, including metastatic lesions, functional disorders of the brain such as trigeminal neuralgia, and vascular malformations of the brain.
In 2007, the Gamma Knife Center upgraded to the most advanced model available on the market, the Perfexion™. This new fully automated unit reduces treatment times, provides outstanding radiation shielding, and can treat lesions in any intracranial location. For detailed information on the Robert R. Smith, M.D., Gamma Knife Center, including conditions we treat, frequently asked questions, and the treatment process, please visit the comprehensive website: www.mississippigammaknifecenter.com.
For more information, call the Cancer Care Center at (601) 376-2074.
Central Mississippi Medical Center delivers a full range of cancer care services, from early screening and preventive education to advanced diagnosis, treatment and recovery services. Our multidisciplinary care combines advanced technology, medical expertise and a full range of support services to address body and mind. Caring, experienced cancer care professionals are focused on providing you and your family with exceptional, patient-centered care.
