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As a longtime Jonesboro radio personality, Christie Matthews has spent her career connecting with people through the power of her voice. Now, she is using her voice to support a cause that’s personal.
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UAMS Performs State’s First Liver Transplant for Colon Cancer Patient
Crystal McCoy was diagnosed with colon cancer in December 2024 and received the first ever liver transplant for a colon cancer patient in the state in February 2026.
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Lung Cancer Survivor Utilizes His Talents to Motivate Others
Nearly 10 years after lung cancer surgery, Ted Hood Jr.’s photography skills help inspire those undergoing similar treatment at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
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Myeloma Patient Thankful for Chance to Participate in Clinical Trial
Gary Robertson thinks his multiple myeloma diagnosis came at good time, if such a thing is possible.
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Persistence Leads Myeloma Patient to UAMS
Angelia Hood didn’t let her initial multiple myeloma diagnosis and treatment keep her from looking for other ways to battle this disease. “Get a second opinion and continue to do your research,” she said. That determination to remain in control of her care led Hood to the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s Myeloma Center at…
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