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The Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation invites the community to participate in ARTrageous Bras, an annual fundraiser that inspires creativity, increases breast cancer awareness and raises funds to provide uninsured patients with breast cancer screenings and cancer care Registrations and sponsorship opportunities for ARTrageous are available now on the Foundation’s website at ...
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A Georgia HEART Success Story Lisa Poore decided to visit her doctor last July because of blood pressure concerns. It had been quite a while since her last check up, so her physician recommended a full physical, including a breast exam. “Just a few minutes into that exam, my doctor asked for my hand. She placed it on my left breast, and immediately, I felt a lump,” says Lisa. “I ...
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March 18, 2022 – Surviving cancer is a difficult journey for all patients. Remaining positive in the face of uncertainty when your health is on the line is challenging, but Lillian Clarke refuses to let cancer bring her down. Her upbeat outlook on life remains strong despite a seven-year journey through breast, kidney and brain cancer. “God has lifted me up and carried me all the ...
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Cervical cancer is often referred to as “the silent killer.” However, while it affects women of all ages worldwide and presents very few symptoms in the early stages, it’s the most preventable of all female cancers. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and is a great time to talk with a health care provider to learn more about screenings and prevention measures. According ...
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November 1, 2021 – Life is busy, there’s no doubt about it. Work projects pile up, children need to be shuffled from school to extracurricular activities, pets need to go to the vet and the car needs servicing. Wearing invisible capes, women find the time to do everything that’s necessary to care for their families – so why postpone getting a mammogram? After all, ...
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May 25, 2021 – Roy Boyd III, recently donated $6,667 from his “Drive for Life” fundraiser proceeds to the Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation in support of the Cancer Care Center. Boyd’s father was diagnosed with cancer five years ago at Southeast Georgia Health System. Speaking from personal experience, he addressed his school’s families to share his motive ...
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March 21, 2018 – Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be a scary, confusing time for patients and their family members. Misconceptions regarding radiation therapy can compound the fears that people experience when faced with cancer treatment. During this month’s Health Chat Webinar, Kenyon Meadows, M.D. , board-certified radiation oncologist, Southeast Georgia Health System Cancer Care ...
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