Daily Archives: January 21, 2019

Rita, Ridge

Patient Success Stories, Patient Success Stories - Lung Cancer ScreeningBy Mather Hospital January 21, 2019

Rita Bligh, 72, of Ridge started smoking at age 19 when she left for college. Later in life, work as a regional bank manager in West Palm Beach, FL and raising a family brought some stress. Cigarettes provided her relief. After more than 40 years of smoking and several attempts to stop, she finally quit…

Julius, Holtsville | PSA Levels and Prostate Cancer

Patient Success Stories - CyberknifeBy Mather Hospital January 21, 2019

Julius Panetta’s brother had prostate cancer, so his doctor always kept a close eye on Julius’ Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels, a test that could be an indicator of prostate cancer. When his doctor noticed that Julius’ PSA level had risen, he ordered a test. The test came back positive for prostate cancer and his…