CANCER CAN’T HIDE.

WE WILL NOT LET IT.

Every cancer journey starts with an image. Whether a nodule is found through testing or incidentally, having the clearest image possible is vital. The Lima Memorial Foundation is on a mission to elevate our fight against cancer by arming our physicians with advanced resources and the latest in imaging and diagnostic technology to detect and diagnose cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage.

BROADENING OUR FIGHT

This year, we are also taking on the other top cancers impacting our region – breast cancer, prostate cancer and colorectal cancer. We will increase access to the most sophisticated 3D breast cancer screening by establishing this technology in a rural community. Additionally, we will expand diagnostic capabilities for prostate and colorectal cancers by adding an MRI surface coil. The coil will be introduced with a brand new, next generation MRI unit. It will provide for accurate staging of colorectal cancer and improve the detection rate of true prostate cancer, reducing the frequency of unnecessary prostate biopsies.

NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN IN OUR FIGHT!

While much of our focus the past several months has been on the COVID-19 crisis, the need to support this year’s funding priority - oncology advancements - has never been more important. Early studies are showing new rates of discovering cancer have dropped as our nation paused and important screenings were postponed. This, unfortunately, leads to a secondary crisis of a delayed diagnosis of cancer. The devastating impact will go on long after the coronavirus pandemic tempers down. Together, we have the ability to affect change.