Screening for cancer can save lives. Cancer screenings are conducted in attempts to find cancer at early stages, oftentimes before symptoms are prevalent. It is important to speak to a primary care physician about which tests are needed and at what age. Primary care doctors can also discuss risk factors, such as family history and
On Wednesday, October 19th, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new Appalachian Valley Autism (AVA) Center location in Prestonsburg. Governor Andy Beshear, Congressman Hal Rogers and various state and local officials were among those in attendance to celebrate this milestone. “The Appalachian Valley Autism Center
The Lawson Cancer Center at Pikeville Medical Center has various multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and treat its patients. All Lawson Cancer Center staff—from nurses and patient navigators to specialty physicians—work together with each patient to develop an individualized treatment plan. “At PMC, we have many subspecialists in oncology,” said PMC Hematologist/Oncologist Dr. Dinali. “Our medical
Patients who are facing a cancer diagnosis can find advanced, comprehensive and compassionate care at the Lawson Cancer Center (LCC) at Pikeville Medical Center. Due to high rates of many types of cancer in the Appalachian region, it is vital that patients have access to quality cancer care close to home, and by specialists they
