Although smoking is by far the most prevalent cause of lung cancer, there are the 20 percent of cases caused by risk factors other than smoking. If you’re a non-smoker, you may have other risk factors for lung cancer. Our past blogs have touched quite a bit on smoking and how CT Lung Screenings are crucial […]
When it comes to CT (computed tomography) screening, there are few better technicians than Paul Hyde of Regional Medical Imaging. He is the manager of the CT department, and you’re likely to meet him if you come in for an appointment at RMI’s Lennon Road office. His passion for the technology started in 1982 when […]
Smoking not only affects lung health, but is a leading risk factor for coronary heart disease. We’ve been blogging recently about the dangers of smoking — urging those at risk to consider CT lung screening to make sure there are not lung problems. But smoking has many other dangerous effects, and as we move into […]
It may seem like a strange question to ask why breast cancer awareness matters, but far too many women are still victims of this disease. This disease is of particular importance to us at RMI, as a core aspect of our practice is women’s services. Many of our radiologists are specialized in women’s imaging with […]
There’s a lot that can be said about Dr. Randy Hicks, co-owner and CEO of Regional Medical Imaging. One of the more appropriate things is he was chosen as one of the Real Men To Wear Pink. With Breast Cancer Awareness Month in full swing, it’s a sure bet you’ll see a lot of pink […]
Not all mammograms are the same, and this guide to our UltimateMamm® will help you understand what you should know. Although basic mammograms are the gold standard in detecting breast cancer, there are additional factors affecting whether your physician has the information needed to make decisions about your breast health. Let’s break down the elements […]
Three times may be the charm for a lot of things, but for Valerie Toles, it means one simple thing: she’s a survivor. The 56-year-old from Flint is not only a three-time cancer survivor, but has lost her father and brother to bone cancer and pancreas and liver cancer as well. She figured she had […]
November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, right on the heels of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, unlike breast cancer, this is a disease where those who should be seeking early detection seem to studiously avoid doing so. It’s important this month to think about lung cancer, especially if you or a loved one who is […]
Although the idea of radiology is fairly understood, the people who work in radiology are not often known for what they bring to the field of medicine. Considering this week marks both the International Day of Radiology (Nov. 8) and Radiologist Tech Week (Nov. 6-12), it’s important to know about those who care for you […]
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It’s common to be nervous about medical examinations, but a quick and easy CT lung screening exam may save your life in seconds flat. As described on RMI’s CT Lung Cancer Screening page, detecting lung cancer early increases the odds of survival to 92%. Caught late, the survival rate drops to only 15%. Early diagnosis with […]
