May 3, 2024

Pioneering Cancer Therapy: Unveiling New Possibilities in Military Health

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — "Unprecedented Cancer Treatment Emerges on the Military Medical Front" In the fight against aggressive lymphoma cancer, the Hematology/Oncology team at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC), under the leadership of Dr. Pramvir Verma, introduced a pioneering solution - Epkinly, a monoclonal antibody anticancer medication used for the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Unveiled at ATAMMC, it serves as a beacon of hope for patients who have not responded to previous treatments.

Jan. 12, 2024

Cervical Cancer Screening A Walk-In at NHB

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- For anyone seeking Cmdr. Teri Ryals, Naval Hospital Bremerton OB/GYN clinic department head and certified nurse midwife on a Friday morning, there’s only one place to look.

Nov. 30, 2023

BAMC Soldier beats stomach and breast cancer, continues to serve

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — After losing her sister to a rare form of stomach cancer, a Brooke Army Medical Center respiratory

Oct. 24, 2023

BAMC maintains long-standing accreditation from Commission on Cancer

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center once again has been re-accredited for three years by the American College

Aug. 5, 2022

Cervical Cancer Screening Available at NHB

Naval Hospital Bremerton, Washington — Pap test prep...Naval Hospital Bremerton OB/GYN staff, (from left) certified medical assistant Brenda Gonzales, Hospitalman Ruby Rodriguez, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class William Brown and registered nurse Shaleen Cronin ensure an exam room is ready for cervical cancer screening, also known as a Pap test or Pap smear, as NHB will begin providing walk-in availability, Sept. 2, 2022. NHB strongly advocates the screening for all women, especially between the ages of 21 and 65, with the screening clinic to be held every Friday from 8 a.m. until noon, except closed for federal holidays and on days of limited activity (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).

March 23, 2022

Nurse urges cancer awareness, citing example of fallen firefighter

FORT LEE, Va. — Still saddened by the death of family friend and former Fort Lee firefighter Mike Lecik, a Kenner Army Health Clinic nurse urges community members to be diligent with routine checkups that increase the chances of detecting cancer early when it is more treatable.

March 10, 2021

NMCP Pediatric Patient Receives Gaming Gift

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — A patient of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Pediatric Oncology Department received a gift from Operation Key West, March 4.