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A new study on the colorectal cancer trends in the U.S. shows that the rates among people below 50 years have been rising since the 1970s. According to the findings, diagnoses of the disease among younger adults are likely to be of the disease at an advanced stage.
Diagnoses Are Common in People below 50 Years
Dr. Boone Goodgame, an assistant oncology professor based at the University of Texas, and other researchers carried out a study that focuses on recent trends. After going through the National Cancer Database registry, they discovered that 12.2 percent of colorectal cancer diagnoses across the United States in 2015 were in individuals below 50 years unlike only 10 percent in 2004.

While the diagnoses among younger adults rose at the same rate at all income levels, the highest earners had the highest percentage of diagnoses.
How Colorectal Cancer Develops
Colorectal Cancer results from the abnormal growth of cells in the rectum or colon where they form a tumor. Initially, the cancer may start as a small growth or polyp on the inner layer of the rectum or colon.

Most polyps don't develop into cancer, but those that become cancerous can take years to reach such a stage. If a polyp becomes cancerous, it may invade other sections of the rectum or colon wall. Afterward, cancer cells can disintegrate and move through lymph or blood vessels to other body organs and create secondary tumors.
Colorectal Cancer Deaths Have Been Declining
In 2019, the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that 145,600 people will have colorectal cancer, and out of this number, 51,020 will die. For years, mortality rate from colorectal cancer across the United States has been declining among men and women.

To date, over one million individuals in the U.S. have survived this cancer. According to the ACS, the possible drop in colorectal cancer deaths is due to improved treatment and screening. In other words, going for earlier diagnosis increases the possibility of successful treatment.

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Rates of Colorectal Cancer on the Rise among Younger Adults

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A new study on the colorectal cancer trends in the U.S. shows that the rates among people below 50 years have been rising since the 1970s. According to the findings, diagnoses of the disease among younger adults are likely to be of the disease at an advanced stage.

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Most cancer cases can be prevented by avoiding some of the risk factors. A lot of studies conducted over the past years has found risk factors that can be modified by adopting certain healthy habits. The chances of developing cancer are mostly affected by one's lifestyle choices. These include healthy diet intake, exercising, and maintaining a healthy weight, among other healthy habits.

Here are more ways to reduce your cancer risk:

Avoid Tobacco Use - Tobacco smoking is linked to various forms of cancer, including pancreatic cancer, kidney, throat, lung, mouth, larynx, bladder and cervical cancer. Second-hand smoke can also increase the risk of developing lung cancer. Avoiding or stopping tobacco use helps you to prevent cancer. If you are a smoker, get advice from the doctor on the best ways and strategies to quit smoking.

Maintain Healthy Weight - Having a healthy way can keep you off from cancers such as prostate, kidney, breast, colon and lung cancer. Physical exercise includes aerobic activities, walking, running and much more.

Eating Healthy - A healthy diet can help you lower your risk of cancer. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, including whole grains and beans. Drink alcohol in moderation to avoid colon, kidney, lung, liver and kidney cancers. Limit consumption of processed foods, particularly processed meats. When eating, eat lean and light by selecting foods with very few calories, animal fat and refined sugars.

Get Screened Regularly - Regular screening and self-examination for cancer can help you discover cancer early when it is treatable. You can discuss the best screening method and schedule with your doctor.

Adopting the healthy habits above can help minimize your risks of developing many types of cancer. Some of the habits above are simple to follow in order to get a clean bill of health in the long run.

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Healthy Habits That Can Minimize Your Risk of Cancer

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Immunotherapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancers has helped to extend the overall and progression-free survival in some patients without compromising their quality of life. It forces the immune system to control the disease by fighting cell proliferation. Experts have confirmed that patients who have undergone immunotherapy for NSCLC have survived for longer.

The overall five-year survival rate for advanced non-small cell lung cancer has been less than 5%. But today, a growing proportion of NSCLC patients have lived longer than five years. This indicates that there is a possibility of extending the lives of lung cancer patients using immunotherapies. A randomized trial showed that an average number of patients treated with a single immune therapy (nivolumab) remained alive five years later.

During a study:

The patients subjected to a trial showed an improvement in survival with more than three years of follow-up with the inhibitor pembrolizumab. During the time of treatment, the patients' tolerability towards the monotherapy regimen was high. The duration of response was high too, with patients who received pembrolizumab for two years stabilizing with no need for additional therapy.

Some patients, after getting treatment for two years, also received pembrolizumab as a second course after progression of the disease. This means the cancer cab stabilize after re-exposure.

When used alongside chemotherapy in patients with stage IV squamous cell NSCLC, immunotherapy, specifically atezolizumab inhibiting agent, would benefit patients.

Although immunotherapy may not eradicate the tumor in some stages of NSCLC, the disease can be controlled in some cases as seen in this trial.

Researchers may not have identified the features that would help to predict which patients responded to anti-PD-1 therapy during the trial. But they still managed to know the effect of immunotherapy in patients with tumors that had high PD-1 expression.

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Surviving Lung Cancer through Immunotherapy

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Immunotherapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancers has helped to extend the overall and progression-free survival in some patients without compromising their quality of life. It forces the immune system to control the disease by fighting cell proliferation. Experts have confirmed that patients who have undergone immunotherapy for NSCLC have survived for longer.

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The effectiveness of colon cancer screening has been revealed by investigating the link between pre-diagnostic colonoscopy and colorectal deaths, according to a new study. Colorectal cancer takes a long duration of time to develop in the body and this is why early detection through screening can prevent pre-cancerous polyps from becoming colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancer screening has numerous advantages, which are well known. Plenty of studies have proven that colorectal cancer screening has shown a marked decrease in cases of deaths caused by colorectal cancer. However, colorectal cancer is the second most notorious cause of cancer-related deaths in North America. Effort needs to be made to decrease the number of deaths linked to colorectal cancer.

Early screening called a pre-diagnostic colonoscopy, inspects for pre-cancerous polyps by inserting a narrow, long and flexible tube with a camera at the tip into the large intestine. Diagnostic colonoscopy is done when a patient shows gastrointestinal problems, for example abdominal pain and rectal bleeding.

University of South Australia researchers have analysed data to find out the link between pre- diagnostic colonoscopy and patient survival rates. This data has been published in BMC Cancer and reveals that pre- diagnostic colonoscopy does increase chances of early detection and therefore cancer diagnosis within a year and a half.

Pre- diagnostic colonoscopy saw a 17% decrease in colorectal cancer mortality. Having two a year decreased this by 27%, whereas three or more by 45%. Conclusively, the mortality rate has declined from 17% to 45%!

This study proves that prevention is better than cure, as there is a higher chance of living if pre- diagnostic colonoscopy is done before the development of cancer symptoms. Therefore, there is need for screening every two years if you are above 50 years.

There is need for more people to participate in colorectal cancer screening, before they miss out on a chance to detect colon cancer early.

In conclusion, if these procedures are done a little over one year earlier from the first colonoscopy until diagnosis, then the survival rate is higher. Effort needs to be made to encourage more people to go for their first colonoscopy before it is too late.

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Colon Cancer Screening and Reduced Mortality: Are They Related?

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The effectiveness of colon cancer screening has been revealed by investigating the link between pre-diagnostic colonoscopy and colorectal deaths, according to a new study. Colorectal cancer takes a long duration of time to develop in the body and this is why early detection through screening can prevent pre-cancerous polyps from becoming colorectal cancer.

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October is the month the world observes Breast Cancer Awareness. All over the world, health care professionals and bodies come together to educate women and men on the need for breast cancer screening. It is the most common type of cancer among women, with new cases reported every year according to the World Cancer Research Fund. There is cause for alarm and immediate intervention, hence the dedication of a month in a year to this cause.

Symptoms found early, such as a lump in the breast, can help reduce the number of deaths per year. Examination may help detect if the lump is cancerous or not. Although this is the most obvious sign one should look for, there is another that can help you detect if you have breast cancer at an early stage.

Skin dimpling is often ignored during breast examination yet can reveal a lot about the breast tissue. Doctors advise to look for things like rashes or a scab that is red, itchy and flaky. In some extreme cases, the skin can become swollen and thicken. This is followed by retraction of the nipple and skin pits. Please watch out for these symptoms. Have you ever seen an orange peel? This is what skin dimples resemble. It is caused by inflammatory breast cancer which progresses fast.

Skin dimpling can also show due to fat necrosis, where damaged fatty tissue surrounding the breast build up and cause the skin to have dimples. If this is the case, during your examination, then look out for other symptoms such as:

Swelling of the breast

Breast tenderness

Pain

Burning sensation

Reddish, darkened appearance on either of the breasts.

Try and do a breast examination once a year or every six months to detect, prevent or seek treatment early, especially if you have a family history of breast cancer. Regular mammograms and screening should be done after one is 35 years and above.

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Breast Cancer Symptoms Frequently Overlooked

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October is the month the world observes Breast Cancer Awareness. All over the world, health care professionals and bodies come together to educate women and men on the need for breast cancer screening. It is the most common type of cancer among women, with new cases reported every year according to the World Cancer Research Fund.

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Cancer comes with numerous treatments which can cause unwanted side effects. One such side effect is that uncomfortable feeling of heat coursing through your body at any given time. This creates anxiety and unwanted sweat. This effect is called a hot flash, but the good news is there are treatments and preventions.

Hormone therapy is often used in treating certain cancers. The goal of hormone therapy is to lower the hormone levels to inhibit cancer growth. When this happens, you become more susceptible to hot flashes.

How Do I Prevent Hot Flashes During Cancer Treatment?

Documenting each occurrence of hot flashes is the first step to finding the triggers. Often times, if you eat spicy foods or take hot baths, you may experience hot flashes. Lifestyles changes are an excellent way to prevent hot flashes. These include:

No Alcohol Consumption

Quit Smoking

Lower Caffeine Intake

Provide Yourself a Cool Environment

Wear cotton clothing and use cotton sheets for sleeping

Cool baths/showers

Treatments Available for Hot Flashes

Hot flashes can be brought on by a series of causes. Unfortunately, no drug can eradicate hot flashes from your life. If you are experiencing hot flashes, talk with your doctor. Sometimes they can prescribe an antidepressant, anticonvulsant, or hormone therapy drugs. Drugs used to treat hot flashes should be used cautiously depending on the type of cancer you have.

Treatments such as meditation, stress management, and acupuncture can be helpful. You may need to open a window or place a fan in various rooms of your home for relief. Hot flashes are no fun and coping is the only true mechanism for treatment.

Hot flashes can make life more difficult during an already stressful time. If you are experiencing hot flashes, talk with your doctor to develop a plan of action that is right for you.

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Prevention and Treatment of Hot Flashes During Cancer Treatment

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Cancer comes with numerous treatments which can cause unwanted side effects. One such side effect is that uncomfortable feeling of heat coursing through your body at any given time. This creates anxiety and unwanted sweat. This effect is called a hot flash, but the good news is there are treatments and preventions.

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Dealing with a cancer diagnosis impacts your life both physically and mentally. Awareness of these other possible health issues will help you best deal with your prognosis positively and address any additional concerns you may have.
Physical Impacts with Treating Cancer
Treating cancer may involve chemotherapy which has side effects to include: fatigue, nausea, and loss of appetite. These issues may result in:

Weakened immune system.

Higher risk to infections.

Heart issues as the strength of the heart muscle may be reduced.

Weight loss resulting in depletion of nutrients and needed vitamins, impacting the immune system.

Becoming more sedentary due to weakness and fatigue that could result in hypertension.

Mental Health Factor with Treating Cancer
Treating cancer and the other health concerns can cause anxiety and depression not only for the patient but family members as well. Finding an organization that can serve as a resource in education, treatment options and, overall addressing physical and mental impacts is essential. Organizations like Choice Cancer Care Centers provide options, in particular, treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
Awareness and Focus on a Healthy Life

Be aware of the impacts of chemotherapy and radiation therapy on your body.

Get the sleep you need to give your body time to recover after therapy.

Keep your diet in check with proper nutrients which may include a nutritionist to help you with meal planning to adjust to a new diet, based on low or increased appetite.

Avoid being sedentary. Even if it is a small amount of physical activity such as walking your dog 5-10 minutes a day or taking a stroll with a friend at a local mall.

Be aware of depression. Locate a support group to maintain a positive approach to treating your diagnosis and having a healthy mental outlook

Treating your cancer is manageable with the support and right resources. Being aware of other health issues that can arise will help you address and possibly avoid these issues as you focus on regaining your healthy life.

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Cancer and Impacts on Other Health Issues

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Dealing with a cancer diagnosis impacts your life both physically and mentally. Awareness of these other possible health issues will help you best deal with your prognosis positively and address any additional concerns you may have. Physical Impacts with Treating Cancer Treating cancer may involve chemotherapy which has side effects to include: fatigue, nausea, and loss of appetite.

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Research presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) suggests that high-dose radiation therapy improves survival for oligometastatic patients. When patients have cancer that spreads to the rest of their body like their bones or brain, in the past they would have been considered incurable.

"There's a theory-called the oligometastatic theory-that if a patient only has a few spots of cancer returning, those spots could be killed with radiation or surgery to improve their survival." In a prepared statement, lead author of the research, David Palma (MD, Ph.D.) stated, "Now, we've been able to show, for the first time in a randomized trial, that high-dose radiation can effectively treat these limited recurrences, and we've been able to increase survival by a median of 13 months."

Palma et al. enrolled 99 patients from Scotland, the Netherlands, Australia, and Canada in what researchers have called the first randomized clinical trial of its kind. Participants all had recurring cancer after receiving previous treatment. All had life expectancies over six months.

The trial spanned four years, from 2012 to 2016. Participants were assigned randomly into two treatment groups: palliative standard of care (SOC) treatments and SOC treatments plus stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)-in a 1:2 ratio.

According to Palma's statement, the group with SBRT treatments lived "considerably longer" than the group who received SOC treatments alone. The median survival was 41 months overall for the SBRT group while the SOC-only group's overall survival was 28 months. Additionally, the participants in the SBRT group doubled how they lived without any cancer growth.

SBRT is associated with "severe side effects," including death. Palma, however, explains, "for patients whose cancers have spread, and who are not expected to survive otherwise," the benefit outweighs the risks.

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Increasing Survival Rates for 'Incurable' Cancer

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Research presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) suggests that high-dose radiation therapy improves survival for oligometastatic patients. When patients have cancer that spreads to the rest of their body like their bones or brain, in the past they would have been considered incurable.

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Lumps, bumps, and cysts have always carried the concern of cancer for patients. A recent nested case-control study spanning three years shows that these concerns may be unfounded for simple ovarian cysts. However, the study also noted that complex cysts carry a strong association for increased cancer risks.

No Increased Risk For Simple Cysts

Spanning over three years and 15,000 women, the University of California, San Francisco study only included one diagnosis of ovarian cancer for women with simple cysts. Overall, the rates were comparable to the risk of cancer for women with normal ovaries. In addition to clinical knowledge, the study provides evidence recommending that simple cysts do not need regular observation.

Continued Monitoring of Complex Cysts

On the other hand, the study noted a marked risk increase when the cysts were complex, came with ascites or were solid masses. The increased risk varied from 8 to 74 times the cancer rate of women with normal ovaries. It is these types of cysts which require regular observation for early disease detection.

Improved Technology Increases Detection

As the evolution of ultrasound technology has progressed, the image quality of these images has skyrocketed. The effects of this have been two-fold. First, more benign and simple ovarian cysts have been found in women who were showing no symptoms, just discovered as byproducts of other ultrasounds. Secondly, the higher resolution has made the job of diagnosing the differences between simple and complex cysts easier.

The study provides excellent news for many women with simple cysts. Previously, invasive and uncomfortable tissue sampling was needed to help rule out further disease. Following these guidelines, with a confident diagnosis, patients and practitioners alike can now monitor simple cysts just based on patient symptoms rather than regular observation.

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New Study Shows Simple Ovarian Cysts Carry No Cancer Risk

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Lumps, bumps, and cysts have always carried the concern of cancer for patients. A recent nested case-control study spanning three years shows that these concerns may be unfounded for simple ovarian cysts. However, the study also noted that complex cysts carry a strong association for increased cancer risks.

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Detecting melanoma in its early stages is key to beating this type of skin cancer. Cutaneous melanoma may not be the most prevalent type of cancer but is one of the most aggressive with 76,000 new diagnoses every year. Being informed with the latest guidelines can ensure awareness of the treatments available. New guidelines have been published from The American Academy of Dermatology. These guidelines include primary cutaneous melanoma, pregnancy and melanoma. and genetic risks.
Melanoma - Genetic History
Check to see if melanoma runs in your family. If you discover this is the case, the first step is to seek counseling and education, about all the factors of genetic risk. After discussion with a doctor, it may be determined that more formal testing should occur.

Individuals recommended for genetic counseling include patients diagnosed with cutaneous melanoma with the following factors:

History in the family with cutaneous melanoma.

Multiple primary invasive melanomas.

This disease has impacted three or more immediate family members.

Pregnancy and Melanoma
Focusing on pregnancy and the health of the baby is a mother's main priority. Some studies state that melanoma is a common skin cancer reported during pregnancy. That said, there are options for treatment.
What Factors to Consider:

There is no evidence that pregnancy increases the risk of melanoma.

Pregnancy does not affect a prognosis if melanoma is detected.

Consult with a physician. Treatment should be based on patient health and the stage of the disease.

If melanoma is detected, a biopsy with surgical excision would still be the standard care for melanoma treatment.

Topical therapy or radiation may be an option as second-line therapy if surgery is not possible.

Treating your melanoma is manageable with support and the right resources. Being aware of family history, performing skin checks, and seeking care without delay is key to treating cutaneous melanoma.

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Be Informed - Early-Stage Melanoma Treatment - Choice Cancer Care

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Detecting melanoma in its early stages is key to beating this type of skin cancer. Cutaneous melanoma may not be the most prevalent type of cancer but is one of the most aggressive with 76,000 new diagnoses every year. Being informed with the latest guidelines can ensure awareness of the treatments available.

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All Types of Cancer Treatment at ChoiceCancerCare.com Texas, Personalized Care, Radiation Therapy

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TOP CANCER Treatment Center TEXAS -   ChoiceCancerCare.com, Dr. Gregory Echt

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TOP CANCER Treatment Center TEXAS -   ChoiceCancerCare.com, Dr. Gregory Echt

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Best Integrative cancer care and treatment in Texas

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Best Integrative cancer care and treatment in Texas

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Integrative cancer care and treatment in Texas integrates alternative medicine therapies with those practiced by mainstream medical providers. Alternative medicine includes any of the various healing systems for treating diseases which traditional medical school curricula do not teach. Each oncology patient is unique. Each has specific needs that integrative cancer care addresses on an individual basis. Integrative cancer care and treatment in Texas is as unique as the individual cancer patient him or herself.
Mainstream medicinal procedures
Mainstream cancer-fighting treatments in traditional medicine include, but are not limited to, the following:

Radiation Oncology

Prostate Seed Therapy

Chemotherapy

Surgery

Mammosite Therapy

Hormonal Treatment

Alternative medicinal procedures
While alternative cancer treatments are never a substitute for the medical cancer treatments above, when the two are combined, they provide optimal healing power for the cancer patient. Alternative therapies include:

Homeopathic remedies

Chiropractic Care

Naturopathy

Ayurveda

Faith Healing

And more ...

What happens when mainstream meets alternative?

Ideally, the growth of cancer will either be slowed down considerably or, preferably, eradicated entirely. And the patient will feel better while going through the more rigorous mainstream medical procedures. How does the patient feel better during the process?

Symptoms of stress are alleviated

More restful sleep is restored

Less pain is felt

Less anxiety is endured

Less nausea

And more ...

A patient's journey with cancer may be influenced by many factors. These include the patient's comprehensive condition, the specific details of each patient's cancer, and what the goals of treatment are.

Good cancer doctors work closely with patients to determine the proper balance between medical cancer treatments and alternative cancer treatments. Great oncologists cure or considerably slow down the growth of cancer while simultaneously helping the patient to live well during treatment. Some patients have even stated that they feel joyful going through the comprehensive treatment plan designed for them by their team of oncologists, nutritionists, physical therapists, yoga teachers, chiropractors, and others. For residents of Texas, doctors who adhere to a holistic approach are not hard to find.

Mainstream medicinal procedures

Radiation Oncology

Prostate Seed Therapy

Chemotherapy

Surgery

Mammosite Therapy

Hormonal Treatment

Alternative medicinal procedures

Homeopathic remedies

Chiropractic Care

Naturopathy

Ayurveda

Faith Healing

And more ...

Symptoms of stress are alleviated

More restful sleep is restored

Less pain is felt

Less anxiety is endured

Less nausea

And more ...

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Integrative Cancer Care and Treatment in Texas

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Breast cancer is a common cancer in the United States. Each year 232,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer. With these staggering numbers, we all need to become aware of the early signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

Most of us think of breast cancer as a women's disease. Yes, breast cancer does affect mostly women. What we often forget is that men can be diagnosed with breast cancer as well. Men and women have breast tissue that develops differently in our physical appearances.

For men and women to know and be on the lookout for symptoms and more obvious signs of this horrible disease, is an important step to eradicating breast cancer. Knowledge of the early signs can help patients not waste precious time and become a survivor of breast cancer.

Early Signs in Women

Women are always told to check for lumps at home and have mammograms on a regular schedule. This is good advice, but there are other signs we need to look for. These early signs include:

Breast pain that does not go away

Changes in the shape of the nipple

A new lump that doesn't go away

Nipple discharge (may be red, brown, yellow, or clear)

Swelling or lump under your collarbone or arm

Redness, swelling, skin irritation, rash, or itchiness on or around the breast

Early Signs in Men

It is important to note again, that men can have breast cancer. Because of breast cancer in women being more prominent, men are not usually diagnosed until later. Early signs men should look for are:

Thickening of the breast tissue

Nipple retracts

Irritation of the nipple or surrounding skin, redness, or rash on or around the breast

Skin that is scaly or redness in the nipple area.

While we continue to search for a cure, men and women alike should look at their bodies for any of these symptoms. Let's develop survivor stories because we are aware!

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Know the Early Signs of Breast Cancer - Choice Cancer Care

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Breast cancer is a common cancer in the United States. Each year 232,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer. With these staggering numbers, we all need to become aware of the early signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Most of us think of breast cancer as a women's disease.

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Help! I Need A Cancer Physician In Texas

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You have just been told you have cancer. Your emotions are running in all directions and you may not know what to do. Questions start flowing through your brain. The biggest one may be: What cancer physician in Texas do I need to begin seeing for treatment?

Take a deep breath as we go through the steps to finding a cancer physician in Texas.

Talk to Your Family Doctor

The first step is to talk with your family doctor. If he/she is the physician who diagnosed you, then most likely they are going to know who you should see. Ask them for advice and references. Gather two to three names to consider. General practitioners in Texas are going to be familiar with cancer physicians (oncologists) in your area.

Speak with Cancer Survivors

There are cancer survivors and patients all around us. Cancer is so prominent today that there are few people who have not been touched by this disease. If you know someone, talk with them about who their physician was or is. This step will give you firsthand knowledge about cancer physicians in Texas and how their patients feel about them. A bonus to this step is the encouragement and support from knowing others who are facing the same disease that you are.

Helpful Directories

It is important to note that there are excellent directories which can be accessed online to help you decide on the best cancer physician in Texas for you. The National Cancer Institute and the Commission on Cancer are two nationally known organizations focused on the care of cancer patients and research. These organizations will have a directory for you to browse and learn about available cancer physicians in Texas and credentials of the hospital with which they are affiliated.

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Help! I Need a Cancer Physician in Texas - Choice Cancer Care

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You have just been told you have cancer. Your emotions are running in all directions and you may not know what to do. Questions start flowing through your brain. The biggest one may be: What cancer physician in Texas do I need to begin seeing for treatment?

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There are many different types of doctors that specialize in treating lung cancer. Amidst the frustration of a diagnosis and/or suspected lung cancer, the last thing you want is to feel that you don't know where to turn. This article will guide you through the various types of specialists you may find on your journey, and what to expect from each.
Oncologist
Oncologists help you to set up a treatment plan for your cancer, after diagnosis. There are three types of specialists, as well as a type of nurse called a nurse oncologist, who is trained to help administer medications related to your lung cancer.

Radiation oncologists: specialize in using radiation treatments

Medical oncologists: specialize in using drug cancer treatments

Surgical oncologists: deal with the surgical aspects of cancer, such as tumor removal.

Pulmonologist
Pulmonologists specialize in treating many different diseases of the lungs, not just cancer. They are able to perform surgical operations and are often grouped with cardiac surgeons.
Thoracic surgeon
Thoracic surgeons specialize in surgeries surrounding the chest area. They are able to perform surgeries on the lungs, chest, throat, and heart, and like pulmonologists, are grouped in with cardiac surgeons.

Some additional specialists you might meet include

Palliative care specialists, who specialize in pain relief, treatment, and management;

Oncology social workers, who are trained to provide counseling and practical care to cancer patients, such as emotional support and instruction for loved ones about coping with symptoms and treatments

Pathologists, who will examine samples of tissue collected for more specifics about your cancer.

You may meet with several of these types of specialists, or all of them, during your treatment. With all these options, it can be hard to know which person is the right choice for you. It is always important to make sure that you have a good gut feeling about each specialist, and your primary care physician will probably have recommendations for specialists that he/she trusts.

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Which Doctor to Consult for Lung Cancer - Choice Cancer Care

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Can You Be Completely Cured Of Breast Cancer?

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Can You Be Completely Cured Of Breast Cancer?

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If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the first things you're likely to want to know is what your chances for being completely cured are. While you should know that there is no such thing as a total "cure," it is possible to get statistically close enough to ease many of your worries.

It is important to remember that significant advances have been made in the past few years, and a cancer diagnosis, especially if it is stage 1, doesn't mean what it used to. The chances for survival are much better than they used to be.

To understand statistics about survival, you have to realize that cancer survival rates are determined by population-size statistics, and so they are only vaguely relevant to your specific case. Your doctor will be able to talk you through this regarding your personal situation.

Several types of statistics may be used to estimate survival:

Cancer-specific survival is the percentage of people with a specific type and stage of cancer who have not died due to their cancer. The period of time may be from 1 to 5 years, with 5 years being the most often used.

Relative survival is the rate of survival of cancer patients vs. the population at large.

Overall survival is the percentage of people with a specific type and stage of cancer who have not died from any cause at all during a given period.

Disease-free survival is the percentage of patients who survive without cancer symptoms for a certain amount of time, usually 1-5 years.

If you survive symptom-free for five years, doctors may consider that to be the "gold standard" and say that you have a cure. Just remember that even if you have had most of your cancer cells removed, it is impossible to know whether every cell has been removed, and it is important to continue checking in with your doctor.

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Can You Be Completely Cured of Breast Cancer?

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If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the first things you're likely to want to know is what your chances for being completely cured are. While you should know that there is no such thing as a total "cure," it is possible to get statistically close enough to ease many of your worries.

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Integrative cancer care and treatment in Texas integrates alternative medicine therapies with those practiced by mainstream medical providers. Alternative medicine includes any of the various healing systems for treating diseases which traditional medical school curricula do not teach. Each oncology patient is unique. Each has specific needs that integrative cancer care addresses on an individual basis. Integrative cancer care and treatment in Texas is as unique as the individual cancer patient him or herself.
Mainstream medicinal procedures
Mainstream cancer-fighting treatments in traditional medicine include, but are not limited to, the following:

Radiation Oncology

Prostate Seed Therapy

Chemotherapy

Surgery

Mammosite Therapy

Hormonal Treatment

Alternative medicinal procedures
While alternative cancer treatments are never a substitute for the medical cancer treatments above, when the two are combined, they provide optimal healing power for the cancer patient. Alternative therapies include:

Homeopathic remedies

Chiropractic Care

Naturopathy

Ayurveda

Faith Healing

And more ...

What happens when mainstream meets alternative?

Ideally, the growth of cancer will either be slowed down considerably or, preferably, eradicated entirely. And the patient will feel better while going through the more rigorous mainstream medical procedures. How does the patient feel better during the process?

Symptoms of stress are alleviated

More restful sleep is restored

Less pain is felt

Less anxiety is endured

Less nausea

And more ...

A patient's journey with cancer may be influenced by many factors. These include the patient's comprehensive condition, the specific details of each patient's cancer, and what the goals of treatment are.

Good cancer doctors work closely with patients to determine the proper balance between medical cancer treatments and alternative cancer treatments. Great oncologists cure or considerably slow down the growth of cancer while simultaneously helping the patient to live well during treatment. Some patients have even stated that they feel joyful going through the comprehensive treatment plan designed for them by their team of oncologists, nutritionists, physical therapists, yoga teachers, chiropractors, and others. For residents of Texas, doctors who adhere to a holistic approach are not hard to find.

Mainstream medicinal procedures

Radiation Oncology

Prostate Seed Therapy

Chemotherapy

Surgery

Mammosite Therapy

Hormonal Treatment

Alternative medicinal procedures

Homeopathic remedies

Chiropractic Care

Naturopathy

Ayurveda

Faith Healing

And more ...

Symptoms of stress are alleviated

More restful sleep is restored

Less pain is felt

Less anxiety is endured

Less nausea

And more ...

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Integrative Cancer Care and Treatment in Texas

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Integrative cancer care and treatment in Texas integrates alternative medicine therapies with those practiced by mainstream medical providers. Alternative medicine includes any of the various healing systems for treating diseases which traditional medical school curricula do not teach. Each oncology patient is unique. Each has specific needs that integrative cancer care addresses on an individual basis.

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According to the National Cancer Center, an estimated 1,735,350 people will be diagnosed with cancer in 2018. Cancer is the leading cause of death in the U.S. With dedicated experts doing much-needed research, a breakthrough has been found. Through these studies, cancer experts have uncovered how exercise can and should be part of any cancer treatment.

Expert Thoughts

Dr. Prue Cormie is a clinical researcher and exercise physiologist. Dr. Cormie states in a press release: "If we could turn the benefits of exercise into a pill it would be demanded by patients, prescribed by every cancer specialist and subsidized by government. It would be seen as a major breakthrough in cancer treatment."

The American Cancer Society suggests the following reasons to add exercise to your cancer treatment:

Improve your quality of life

Reduce the side effects of treatments

Improve your overall fitness level

Prevent muscle wasting

Exercise Goals

During your cancer treatment, exercising can become difficult. The American Cancer Society suggests engaging in 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. Vigorous intensity exercise should be done 75 minutes per week.

Cancer care teams should work with patients to draw out a customized plan. This plan should include the trajectory of the disease, the individual, and the status of their health. Ways to accomplish this include consulting with an exercise physiologist and/or a physical therapist.

Dr. Cormie states: "The level of evidence is really indisputable and withholding exercise from patients is probably harmful."

Final Thoughts

The American Cancer Society and Dr. Cormie are experts in the field of cancer. Both have shown that exercise is and should be a vital part of any cancer treatment program. Exercise keeps the muscles strong and the body healthy to fight.

Improve your quality of life

Reduce the side effects of treatments

Improve your overall fitness level

Prevent muscle wasting

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What the Experts Are Saying About Exercise as a Cancer Treatment

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According to the National Cancer Center, an estimated 1,735,350 people will be diagnosed with cancer in 2018. Cancer is the leading cause of death in the U.S. With dedicated experts doing much-needed research, a breakthrough has been found. Through these studies, cancer experts have uncovered how exercise can and should be part of any cancer treatment.

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Whenever a cancer diagnosis is given to a patient, you might only think of treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. However, for most people, alternative cancer treatments in Texas can also help deal with cancer, when delivered alongside traditional medicine.

Most patients use alternative cancer treatment methods to ensure that doctors can help them with other aspects of their lives, along with a more family-focused and holistic version of care with better results.

When patients can select their treatments, it makes certain that they feel like they have more control. They are able to stop certain side effects, and the procedures often feel more relaxed and less formal than traditional doctors' appointments. All of this allows them to stay positive throughout the process.
Types of Alternative Cancer Treatments: Understand the Risks

Stress relief: Positive emotions can change and influence your mental and physical well-being, and with something as big as cancer putting a massive weight on your shoulders, meditation and other relaxation-focused exercises can help you keep your emotional stress under control.

Acupuncture: Using acupuncture can help alleviate the side effects of drugs and cancer treatment such as sickness, pain, and sore mouth. In addition, acupuncture has been known to help remove pain after surgery.

A diet tailored to beat cancer: Several foods and drinks such as cooked vegetables, leafy greens, soy, and tea can help lower your risk for cancer as well as help you fight it during its early stages.

While alternative cancer treatments can be beneficial and give you more control over the treatment process, they do have more limitations than traditional treatments. If you or someone you love is thinking about only doing alternative cancer treatments, it's important to do some research to know that the best plan is to use these alternative treatments in tandem with more traditional methods.

Stress relief: Positive emotions can change and influence your mental and physical well-being, and with something as big as cancer putting a massive weight on your shoulders, meditation and other relaxation-focused exercises can help you keep your emotional stress under control.

Acupuncture: Using acupuncture can help alleviate the side effects of drugs and cancer treatment such as sickness, pain, and sore mouth. In addition, acupuncture has been known to help remove pain after surgery.

A diet tailored to beat cancer: Several foods and drinks such as cooked vegetables, leafy greens, soy, and tea can help lower your risk for cancer as well as help you fight it during its early stages.

Understand the Risks

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Alternative Cancer Treatments at Choice Cancer Care

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Whenever a cancer diagnosis is given to a patient, you might only think of treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. However, for most people, alternative cancer treatments in Texas can also help deal with cancer, when delivered alongside traditional medicine.

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A mountain of unpronounceable words, scientific jargon, and terms that even sound the same. This is the language of cancer. Each term you may read or hear can indicate stark contrasts in diagnosis and treatment. In this post, we are specifically going to break down the difference between benign and malignant tumors.

Benign Tumor: What is it and What Effect does It Have?
A benign tumor is one that may not be as dangerous as a malignant tumor, but can cause pain and have the ability to become dangerous. Benign tumors, sometimes referred to as masses, can be seen on the outside of the body as well as invading the inner body. Types of benign tumors include:

Leiomyomas - found in the uterus

Lipomas - found on neck and shoulders.

Hemangiomas - collection of blood vessel cells: usually resolve themselves

Desmoid - invade tissues and organs

Fibromas- found in connective tissue

Adenomas - found on the surface of the GI tract.

Benign tumors have many effects such as:

Minor to painful discomfort

Invade other bodily organs

Spread to other parts of the body

People can carry a benign tumor for their entire life without needing treatment. Sometimes these tumors will need to be removed as they could cause residual damage to the body and possibly become cancerous.

Malignant Tumors: How are They Different from Benign Tumors?
Malignant tumors are very likely to invade other organs. The term for that process is metastasize. These tumors will grow faster than a benign tumor and are more likely to destroy the organs. Malignant cells have a unique ability. They can actually make enzymes that will dissolve tissue in the body.

Since there are no good tumors, if a tumor is found by your doctor, you will need to have a pathology examination. This will determine what type you have and what treatment needs to be administered.

Leiomyomas - found in the uterus

Lipomas - found on neck and shoulders.

Hemangiomas - collection of blood vessel cells: usually resolve themselves

Desmoid - invade tissues and organs

Fibromas- found in connective tissue

Adenomas - found on the surface of the GI tract.

Minor to painful discomfort

Invade other bodily organs

Spread to other parts of the body

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Benign or Malignant: What's the Difference - Choice Cancer Care

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A mountain of unpronounceable words, scientific jargon, and terms that even sound the same. This is the language of cancer. Each term you may read or hear can indicate stark contrasts in diagnosis and treatment. In this post, we are specifically going to break down the difference between benign and malignant tumors.

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Side effects of cancer and its treatments are often hard to bear. As much as the cancer needs treating, even more so does the one suffering. The approach to treating symptoms is called palliative care. This type of care involves relieving or reducing symptoms as well as giving a high quality of life to patients.

What is Palliative Care?

Receiving treatment for cancer and its nasty side effects at the same time can help patients have a better quality of life.
Palliative treatments consist of:

medication

nutritional support

relaxation techniques

spiritual support

emotional support

Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are all considered palliative treatments as well. Understanding the goals of your chosen cancer treatment is important. Your treatment plan should involve not just yourself, but your family and friends.

Goals of Palliative Care

The goals of palliative care include:

Treating symptoms such as pain, nausea, loss of breath, insomnia, and other physical issues that may arise.

Helping patients and caregivers understand the diagnosis and treatment plan needed.

Guidance for making treatment decisions.

Liaison with the patient's other doctors. Providing referrals to other health care providers when needed.

Giving support for the patient's emotional and social needs, spiritual needs, and practical needs.

Providing support for caregivers, including family members and friends.

When to Begin Palliative Care

Palliative care should begin at the beginning of your diagnosis. Starting treatment early can help alleviate what symptoms are there and the ones to come. Your palliative care can be administered by your oncologists, but don't forget other people in your life that can assist. People such as your friends, family members, spiritual leaders, nurses, and many others can lead you through this time in your life. Palliative care takes a village, and that village is there with Choice Cancer Care.

Palliative treatments consist of:

medication

nutritional support

relaxation techniques

spiritual support

emotional support

Treating symptoms such as pain, nausea, loss of breath, insomnia, and other physical issues that may arise.

Helping patients and caregivers understand the diagnosis and treatment plan needed.

Guidance for making treatment decisions.

Liaison with the patient's other doctors. Providing referrals to other health care providers when needed.

Giving support for the patient's emotional and social needs, spiritual needs, and practical needs.

Providing support for caregivers, including family members and friends.

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Palliative Care: Treating the Symptoms of Cancer - Texas Center

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Side effects of cancer and its treatments are often hard to bear. As much as the cancer needs treating, even more so does the one suffering. The approach to treating symptoms is called palliative care. This type of care involves relieving or reducing symptoms as well as giving a high quality of life to patients.

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Choice Cancer Care has many locations in Texas, where physician-owned and operated facilities treat cancer in all its various forms, giving confidence and courage to anyone suffering from cancer. The physicians at Choice Cancer are all very experienced and specialists in their fields, and this allows them to create individual practice plans that are tailored to you, your needs, and your specific situation.

Choice Cancer Care is qualified by various programs, such as the QOPI Certification program. Choice Cancer has a reputation for offering patient-centered oncology care, and also for using brachytherapy, a prostate cancer treatment that has few long-lasting side effects and a very high success rate.
What You Get When You Go In

Your form of cancer is recognized as one of many forms, with various methods for treatments depending on the location and severity of your cancer.

Depending on several factors you could get several treatments and screening options, because the earlier you diagnose cancer the better your chances of being cured.

Cancer screenings are offered only after the necessity of a cancer screening is proven. The doctors look at age, medical history, health, and genetics to determine if you are susceptible to one form of cancer over another, as well as discuss with you the benefits and risks of having one or multiple scans and the effects they will have on your health.

Getting a Second Opinion
Choice Cancer Care also encourages patients to seek out other physicians or use them for a second opinion. They recognize that all patients have the complete freedom to choose the treatments, doctors, and scheduling that works for them, to find the option that will make them the most comfortable and will give them the best results in their struggle against and the treatment of their cancer.

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Why Choose Choice Cancer Care in Texas for Your Treatment?

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Choice Cancer Care has many locations in Texas, where physician-owned and operated facilities treat cancer in all its various forms, giving confidence and courage to anyone suffering from cancer. The physicians at Choice Cancer are all very experienced and specialists in their fields, and this allows them to create individual practice plans that are tailored to you, your needs, and your specific situation.

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Receiving a cancer diagnosis, whether for yourself or a loved one, is never going to be an easy situation. Even after you have passed the initial shock of the diagnosis, treatment is another hurdle to overcome. Treatment can be costly, unpleasant, long-term, and overwhelming. With that in mind, many patients and loved ones are searching for the best possible treatment center.

With locations in Southlake, Irving, Plano, Lewisville/Flower Mound, and Las Colinas, Texas, Choice Cancer Care works to provide all your cancer treatment and therapy needs at their oncology center. Recognized by multiple national organizations for our efforts, we aim to make an unavoidably difficult situation as simple, effective, and painless as possible.

Whether you are looking for a first-time consultation, a second opinion, or treatment, our physicians at our centers throughout North Texas are fully equipped to meet, and hopefully exceed, your needs and expectations. While we aim to discover and deliver groundbreaking technology in cancer treatment, we focus on making sure that we do so in a personalized manner.

Some of the advanced technologies we use in cancer treatment are:

PET/CT scanner

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy

Image-guided radiation therapy

Stereotactic body radiation therapy

RapidArc delivery system to provide the fastest treatment available

At Choice Cancer Care Centers, we acknowledge that each patient's illness is unique but, even further, each patient's lifestyle and needs are unique. As a result, our mission is to provide these groundbreaking treatments in the most convenient way possible. We recognize that each patient has received a life-altering diagnosis, so we put value in forming treatment plans to fit a patient's lifestyle, in the best viable way.

A brief list of our cancer treatments follows:

Radiation oncology

Chemotherapy

Mammosite therapy

Hormonal treatment

Alternative treatments

Prostate seed therapy

Breast-specific gamma imaging

Additionally, we acknowledge how much this diagnosis and treatment can and will affect the family members of our patients. As such, we factor the lives of those closest to our patients into each personalized treatment plan as well.

Choice Cancer Center provides ample knowledge, new technology, and years of experience. However, we also provide personalization, as we recognize our patients and their family members as the most important part of cancer care.

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Choice Cancer Care Provides Care in a Trying Time

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Receiving a cancer diagnosis, whether for yourself or a loved one, is never going to be an easy situation. Even after you have passed the initial shock of the diagnosis, treatment is another hurdle to overcome. Treatment can be costly, unpleasant, long-term, and overwhelming.

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Breast cancer, like any cancer or illness, increases in likelihood as we get older. For women, scans and mammograms are often put off until they hit fifty or more years of age because that can be when the cancer is most active, however some people who need mammograms aren't getting them and others are getting mammograms when they are not needed.
What can change?
Various doctors and groups have expressed a desire to change mammogram recommendations to be based on factors such as breast density to ensure the people getting mammograms actually need the procedure. A high breast density can increase the risk for cancer, and according to the group 40% of women have dense breast tissue and 95% don't know their breast destiny.

Scanning differently for dense breasts can help detect the early stages of breast cancer, especially with 3-D mammograms that quicken the process by studying the breast by taking various scans from different angles, and then putting them together. A tumor can be seen much easier in this 3-D scanner than in traditional 2-D, which can make the cancer easier to detect in certain stages.
Why does this matter?
Tailored and specific guidelines can also help women avoid false positives or false alarms for cancer and the time and stress of going through an unnecessary mammogram. Annual screening is only recommended at around ages 45-54, and then women can change the rate of screenings to every two years if they have no history of breast cancer as they get older.

The best thing a woman can do besides keeping herself healthy is to know her breast density and talk with her doctors about what that means for her and what she must do to ensure she gets the adequate amount of screenings to minimize her risk.

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A Better Way to Screen for Breast Cancer - Choice Cancer Care

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Breast cancer, like any cancer or illness, increases in likelihood as we get older. For women, scans and mammograms are often put off until they hit fifty or more years of age because that can be when the cancer is most active, however some people who need mammograms aren't getting them and others are getting mammograms when they are not needed.

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Irving, Texas (March 28, 2018) - Choice Cancer Care in Las Colinas (along with their four other locations) has passed the National Committee for Quality Assurance's survey. NCQA developed the Oncology Medical Home Recognition program for oncology practices. The Center received an Oncology Medical Home Recognition which evolved from NCQA's Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) Recognition program, which helps facilitate team-based care by recognizing specialists who use the PCMH model to improve collaboration and health care delivery. Choice Cancer Care received a level 3 rating which is the highest level possible. The oncology center was recognized through the PCSP Recognition Program.

Choice Cancer Care is a group of oncology specialists that work to offer personalized treatment plans for each of their patients. The center already held certification from the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative for their excellent quality of care.

About the Recognition

The NCQA explains that this program evaluates and recognizes specialty care practices based on their ability to deliver appropriate, evidence-based care to patients while also focusing on enhanced connections and value. This includes demonstrating particular attention to interactions with primary care providers and other specialists. The NCQA also states that a recognized program must be committed to ensuring that the medical home be the forefront of patient information, primary care administration, and care coordination.

The PCSP standards are divided into 6 categories: track and coordinate referrals, provide access and communication, identify and coordinate patient populations, plan and manage care, track and coordinate care, and measure and improve performance. These standards are the foundation of Oncology Medical Home Recognition. Although oncology practices can earn PCSP Recognition, the Oncology Medical Home program addresses the extra steps involved in using a patient-centered approach to treat patients with cancer. Practices that earn Oncology Medical Home Recognition also earn a PCSP seal.

Receiving this recognition, according to NCQA, requires that all physicians that see a patient work together to provide organized, patient-centered care that includes the patient, along with their family members and other caregivers, in planning the care of the patient and managing the patient's conditions. These physicians are now extremely distinguished, as only 1 in 6 physicians in the country are practicing in a NCQA-recognized facility.

Specifics

The PCSP seal is linked to Drs. Gilberto Jimenez-Justiniano, James Mackey, Kiran Kancharla, and Lee Drinkard. It is a level 3 recognition that will remain effective until March of 2021, at which time Choice Cancer Care will be able to repeat the survey process.

Contact

Choice Cancer Care can be reached through choicecancercare.com or, from 9 AM - 5 PM on Monday-Friday, at 214-379-2700.

About Choice Cancer Care

Choice Cancer Care has locations throughout Texas, in Irving, Decatur, Lewisville/Flower Mound, Plano, and Southlake. Founder, Dr. Gregory Echt, along with six other oncology specialists, are committed to providing quality, personalized care to their patients.

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Choice Cancer Care Recognized for Outstanding Care

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Irving, Texas (March 28, 2018) - Choice Cancer Care in Las Colinas (along with their four other locations) has passed the National Committee for Quality Assurance's survey. NCQA developed the Oncology Medical Home Recognition program for oncology practices.

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The course and choice of cancer treatment are influenced by the characteristics of the cancer, the overall condition of the patient and whether the treatment is meant to eradicate the cancer, stop it from spreading or to address the symptoms caused by the cancer. Choice cancer Care provides personal support regarding the choice made about a patient's cancer treatment.

Colorectal cancer is the cancer of the colon and rectum, and it is ranked as the fourth most common cancer in men and women in the United States. The exact causes are not known, and it is not contagious. Research shows that specific risk factors lead to colorectal cancer as follows:

Colorectal cancer is likely to affect people, as they get older. More than 90% of diagnosis is in people with over 50 years of age, with the average age at diagnosis being 72.

Colorectal polyps - growths on the inner wall of the rectum or colon, which are adenomas can turn cancerous.

A family history of colorectal cancer can be hereditary.

Changes in certain genes increase the colorectal cancer risk.

Personal history of cancer: Colorectal cancer recurs. Also, women with a history of ovarian, endometrium or breast cancer are at higher risk of contracting colorectal cancer.

Crohn disease: Anyone with the condition that causes inflammation of the colon for many years is more likely to develop colorectal cancer.

Diet: High animal fat diets, low fiber, calcium and folate diets increase the risk of colorectal cancer.

Cigarette smoking can cause polyps and colorectal cancer.

Because colorectal cancer may recur, it is imperative that patients have regular checkups including their families. Doctors at Choice Cancer Care will help to suggest ways to reduce the risk and plan appropriate schedules for checkups.

Because cancer treatments damage healthy tissues and cells, it is common to have side effects. Before the patient starts receiving treatment, the healthcare team at Choice Cancer Care will explain the possible side effects and suggest ways that will help the patient to manage them. At every stage of the disease, supportive care from the healthcare team is available to relieve the side effects, to control the other symptoms and pain, and to ease the emotional concerns of patients.

Even when colorectal cancer seems to have been completely removed, follow-up care after treatment is essential. Sometimes cancer cells that were undetected may cause the disease to return. Your doctor will check for any recurrence of the cancer and monitor your recovery. Checkups will help to make sure that any health changes are noted and treated. Checkups include a physical exam, lab tests, colonoscopy, CT scans, X-rays and other tests.

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Colorectal Cancer Clinic in Texas Provides Comprehensive Care

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The course and choice of cancer treatment are influenced by the characteristics of the cancer, the overall condition of the patient and whether the treatment is meant to eradicate the cancer, stop it from spreading or to address the symptoms caused by the cancer.

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Texas oncology cancer center- Choice Cancer Care helps you understand this disease and all of the available cancer treatment options.

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Colon Cancer Treatment in Texas, Cancer therapy Texas - Choice Cancer Care

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Colon Cancer Treatment in Texas, Cancer therapy Texas - Choice Cancer Care

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Cancer that begins in the colon is called colon cancer, and cancer that begins in the rectum is called rectal cancer. Cancer that starts in either of these organs may also be called colorectal cancer.

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Breast Cancer Treatment in Texas - Choice Cancer Care

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Breast Cancer Treatment in Texas - Choice Cancer Care

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There are a wide variety of breast cancer treatment options available at Choice Cancer Care depending on the type and stage. While the focus on breast cancer is typically with women, it is not uncommon to find breast cancer in men.

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More on Clinical Trials at Choice Cancer Care

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More on Clinical Trials at Choice Cancer Care

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Clinical trials are intended to help doctors answer vital questions and to discover whether new approaches are safe and effective. This research has helped doctors advance in many different areas of cancer treatments.

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Know More About The Types Of Cancer | Choice Cancer Care, TX

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Know More About The Types Of Cancer | Choice Cancer Care, TX

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There are a wide variety of breast cancer treatment options available at Choice Cancer Care depending on the type and stage. While the focus on breast cancer is typically with women, it is not uncommon to find breast cancer in men.