by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 12, 2022 | Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal Cancer Although colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, it often goes undetected, according to the American Cancer Society, because symptoms do not usually occur until the disease is advanced. Colorectal cancer affects both...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 9, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging, Services
Diagnostic Imaging At Heartland Regional Medical Center, diagnostic imaging is used to create a graphic depiction of the structures and functions of the body’s organs and other internal systems. These images are used to examine and diagnose certain medical conditions....
by Mariah Carnahan | Sep 20, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
CT Scan Thanks to CT scanning (computed tomography, often called a “CAT” scan) doctors can view a “slice” of the human body painlessly. Often used to diagnose life-threatening conditions and issues like cancer, blood clots, infections, lung and liver disease, head and...
by Mariah Carnahan | Nov 19, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
DEXA Scan Osteoporosis means, literally, “porous bones,” and is a debilitating disease that can lead to bone fracture. More than 52 million Americans have low bone density and are at risk for osteoporosis— 80% are women. DEXA scans (which stands for Dual-Energy X-Ray...
by Mariah Carnahan | Nov 19, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
Lung Cancer Screening The Heartland Regional Lung Cancer Screening Program offers low-dose CT screenings for patients who might be at risk for lung cancer, including smokers and former smokers. Here are three things to know about lung cancer screening: Lung cancer...
