James E. Cary Cancer Center

11/20/2025

A lung cancer screenings is a low-dose CT (LDCT) scan that helps catch cancer early - before symptoms start and when treatment is most effective. It’s one of the most powerful tools we have for prevention and early detection.

Throughout the month of November, the Cary Cancer Center is offering lung cancer screenings for a special cash price of $99. A lung cancer screening may be right for you if:
1. You are between the ages of 50 - 77
2. Have at least a 20 pack-year history of smoking (this means 1 pack a day for 20 years, 2 packs a day for 10 years, etc.)
3. And, currently smoke, or have quit within the last 15 years

If you meet the criteria and are at risk for lung cancer, call the Cary Cancer Center at (573) 406-5801 to schedule a lung cancer screening or talk with your primary care provider.

11/05/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and to help raise awareness Hannibal Regional is offering Lung Cancer Screenings at a special cash price of $99 at the Cary Cancer Center. The only recommended screening for lung cancer is a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) and the screening is available at the Cary Cancer Center.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, accounting for nearly 1 out of 4. While being diagnosed with lung cancer is very serious, some people with early stage cancers can be cured. Over 654,000 people in the United States who have been diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their lifetime are still alive. “Catching it in the early stages can be difficult because most lung cancers do not present any symptoms until they have spread, which is why it is so important for those who are at risk to get a lung cancer screening,” notes Dr. Minoff, pulmonologist with Hannibal Regional Medical Group.

Many insurance plans now cover lung cancer screenings, including Medicare and Marketplace Insurance Plans. Throughout the month of November, the Cary Cancer Center is offering lung cancer screenings for a special cash price of $99. A lung cancer screening may be right for you if:
1. You are between the ages of 50 - 77
2. Have at least a 20 pack-year history of smoking (this means 1 pack a day for 20 years, 2 packs a day for 10 years, etc.)
3. And, currently smoke, or have quit within the last 15 years

After a lung cancer diagnosis, your doctor will help you determine next steps for your treatment. Chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiation is often used to destroy the cancer cells and surgery may also be recommended. “If caught early enough, surgery or radiation alone can be curative for lung cancer. Even if more advanced, there are often still good options, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiation in conjunction with surgery. Immunotherapy is the sniper of cancer treatment- targeting only cancer cells, so it is often effective with few side effects,” shares Dr. Minoff. “The sooner you begin treatment for lung cancer, the better the options and the better the chance of good results.”

If you meet the criteria and are at risk for lung cancer, call the Cary Cancer Center at (573) 406-5801 to schedule a lung cancer screening or talk with your primary care provider.

The James E. Cary Cancer, a service of Hannibal Regional Hospital provides the highest level of care and compassion.

08/12/2024

Join us on September 7th for Paws for a Cause, a dog walk fundraiser in support of Hannibal Regional cancer services. Let’s unite our community and our four-legged friends to help make a difference in the fight against cancer. Every wagging tail and step forward brings us closer to hope and healing.

To register or learn more, visit hannibalregional.org/paws4cause

05/23/2024

Mark your calendar for the Quincy Bicycle Club Memorial Day ride on Monday, May 27th, in memory of Charlotte Goldinger who passed away on April 14, 2016. Charlotte was a retired Palmyra school teacher and an avid bicyclist who continued to ride during her leukemia treatment.

This recreational ride will begin at the James E. Cary Cancer Center in Hannibal with a rolling departure from 7:00 am - 9:00 am. Distance options are 21, 32, and 39 miles. The ride is $15 per person and donations are welcome. All proceeds will benefit the James E. Cary Cancer Center.

Helmets are required. The ride is recreational, not a race, to attract riders of all ages and abilities. Ride rain or shine.

Advance checks payable to Quincy Bicycle Club may be mailed to:
Cathy Whitley
63431 Highway N
New London, MO 63459
or registration may be made on May 27th. For more details, contact Cathy Whitley at clwhitley55@gmail.com

08/29/2023

Have you registered for the 2023 Paws for a Cause walk yet?

By popular demand, we have a limited supply of shirts left! Please register today for the best chance at receiving the correct shirt size.

Register by visiting hannibalregional.org/paws4cause or by calling 573-629-3577.

All proceeds from the walk will benefit the James E. Cary Cancer Center and the Hannibal Regional Cancer Institute Patient Assistance Fund.

08/25/2023

Are you and your buddy ready for the 2023 Paws for a Cause walk?

Join us for our annual pet walk as we unite in the fight against cancer, on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. This fun, family-friendly event will be a great time for all ages. The cost is $20 per person and $10 per dog. All participants will receive a t-shirt and each dog will receive a custom bag dispenser. Everyone participating will also receive a professional photograph with their buddy. Registration and professional photos will begin at 8:00 am.
Early registration is not required, but encouraged in order to receive the correct shirt size. The walk will start on the Southeast corner of the Hospital parking lot and continue around the Healthy Way Fitness Trail. Register today at hannibalregional.org/paws-for-a-cause or call 573-629-3577.

All proceeds from the walk will benefit the James E. Cary Cancer Center and the Hannibal Regional Cancer Institute Patient Assistance Fund.

05/06/2023

We're celebrating 20 years of serving our community! The James E. Cary Cancer Center opened in 2003 and provides state-of-the-art cancer treatments to our community which allows patients to receive the care they need without having to travel. We're grateful to all of our team members who have cared for our patients over the years and look forward to serving the community for many years to come!

10/12/2022

To celebrate breast cancer awareness month - we're sending a big thank you to our James E. Cary Cancer Center radiation oncology team!! The radiation team offers radiation therapy to treat cancer and to reduce symptoms associated with cancer such as pain.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, then you know time is of the essence. The radiation team at the James E. Cary Cancer Center are proud to be able to provide these services in our community so that patients can be close to family when receiving their treatment. Thank you, for all you do for us and our patients!

06/05/2022

Life after cancer can be complicated, but it can also be beautiful, meaningful, triumphant, ordinary and extraordinary. Joins us as we and raise awareness of the challenges of cancer survivorship today, National Cancer Survivors Day. According to the National Cancer Institute, an individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis, through the balance of his or her life.

Surviving cancer is something to celebrate, but it’s not the end of the story. Cancer changes your health and your life forever. At Hannibal Regional we are privileged to help so many people throughout their cancer journey - from treatments at the James E. Cary Cancer Center or Hannibal Regional Cancer Institute to caring for them after treatments have ended.

Please join us today as we celebrate and honor cancer survivors across the country.