Vaginal cancer is probably the least common cancer we take care of in the gynecologic oncology department at UAMS. It’s usually what we call a “squamous cell” cancer. That means it is a cancer of the cells that line the vagina. The reason why it’s the least common is that it has to be unique […]
Lung Cancer FAQs
Should You Have Lung Cancer Surgery? This question is important and sometimes can be complicated. The discussions about you and what should be done are an important part of the work of the lung cancer team. If you have a cancer which can be safely completely removed, surgery should be considered. But in order to […]
Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw Gets Orthopaedic Care at UAMS
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw knows better than most that sacrifices made on the field can have lasting effects. In 2015, the injuries and pain from 14 years in the NFL made it difficult for him to walk, play golf or meet the demands of his busy schedule […]
We Had Work to Do
When Northwest Arkansas businessman Cameron Smith was diagnosed with base of tongue cancer, he didn’t waste any time. “We had work to do,” he said. The first order of business included consulting UAMS’ renowned head and neck surgeon James Y. Suen, M.D. Led by Dr. Suen, a team of physicians immediately began a rigorous treatment regimen that included […]
This Running Expert Got Back in Form with a Sports Medicine Doctor
Gary Taylor is used to providing advice to others when they come into Go! Running, but when Dr. Michael Cassat came into his store, the roles quickly reversed. Gary asked the sports medicine doctor if he could help with a lingering Achilles tendon problem, and the doctor’s response was, “Sure, come see me.” Dr. Cassat prescribed physical therapy, […]
A Breast Self-Exam May Have Saved This Woman’s Life
Angel McVay was a busy wife, mother, business owner, photographer, and yoga instructor. Luckily, she took time for a breast self-exam and went to a UAMS Neighborhood Clinic immediately after noticing a suspicious lump. She was referred to the Breast Center at UAMS for a mammogram the following day, and then a biopsy, which showed she had invasive […]
Brothers Enjoy Game Days Together
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that runs in the Johnson family. James Johnson, Sr., suffered from the disease and received a donated kidney from his brother in 1985. His young sons made a promise then that they would donate a kidney to the other if they ever needed one. On Feb. 3, 2016, James, Jr., […]
Life-Saving Neurosurgery While Pregnant and in a Coma
At four months pregnant, Sasha arrived at UAMS in a coma.We gave her hope — and a baby son. Early in Sasha’s pregnancy, a tangle of blood vessels ruptured in her brain. She was airlifted to UAMS, where neurosurgeons are on call 24/7. By the time she arrived, she had no pulse and had to be revived twice. The UAMS […]
Beating Colon Cancer
Former Arkansas Senator Paul Miller of Melbourne is not your average senior citizen. At age 79, the retired auto dealer, realtor, farmer and coach was in great shape and still running four miles regularly. His diabetes was well-managed, and he had no complaints about his health. Then, about a year ago, he started having severe […]
Wires Gave Him His Life Back
For 25 years, Charlie DeBoard lived with an essential tremor. It affected his hands and then his voice, progressing so much that he could barely talk. Embarrassed by the tremor, he gradually spent less time out with friends and family and almost retired. His family doctor recommended he see a specialist at UAMS. When Dr. […]