Colon Cancer Treatment in Texas - An Introduction

Posted by Southlakeoncology on March 23rd, 2013

Cancer that develops in the colon is termed as Colon cancer or colorectal cancer. It is the third most common cancer identified in both men and women all around the world. In most people, colon cancer grows slowly over a period of many years. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous clusters of cells that have the possibility to transform into cancer. Colon cancer symptoms start when the cancer permeates a patient’s colon tissue. Constipation is one of the most common symptoms found in patients. The patient usually experiences abdominal pain and vomiting when the cancerous growth begins to block a section of the lower bowels. Your type of colon cancer treatment will depend on the stage of your cancer.

Following are the three primary cancer treatments:

Surgery: most important treatment for colon cancer

Chemotherapy: uses drugs to annihilate cancer cells

Radiation therapy: uses potent energy sources, like X-rays, to destroy any cancer cells that might remain after surgery, to shrivel large tumors before an operation so that they can be eradicated more easily, or to mitigate symptoms of colon cancer.

Targeted drug therapy: drugs are implanted in the form of small seeds or tablets to the affected areas to destroy cancer cells

Many Cancer Treatment Centers in Texas are offering excellent treatment and have the best facilities that help you to deal with colon cancer. These centers have teams of the best cancer doctors and specialists, radiation oncologists and medical oncologists.

In Texas, oncology is an exclusive forte of medicine in which the doctor and staff have constant communication with patients, family members, and friends. They discuss the intricacies of the diagnosis to the patient, knowing that the patient is not only being treated for cancer, but that the whole diagnosis impacts the entire person, both physically and emotionally, with his/her complete family and support network. The ambition of these treatment centers is to offer care, education and support for these complex needs.

Treatment centers in Texas offer nutritional assessments, cancer support/education center for patients and family members. They provide radiation oncology treatment with high exactitude stereotatic and rapid arc technology. They provide the Metroplex with suitable, state-of-the art cancer treatment technology in a specialized yet soothing environment. The staff is highly trained, devoted and also share the physicians’ philosophy. They include passionate people who truly love their patients and love what they do.

These cancer treatment clinics offer personal treatments where your needs are satisfied with empathy and individual care. They are committed to curative, prevention and education in an affectionate and friendly atmosphere. They are dedicated to creating an ambiance that is as close to a home and family as possible for cancer patients.

About the author:

Southlake Oncology is located in the heart of Southlake on Southlake Boulevard. Located adjacent to the beautiful Southlake Town Square our office is on the second floor of the Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist medical office building. Within the clinic our patients will find a peaceful, spa-like atmosphere, an experienced and trained medical staff, and our board certified medical oncology and hematology physicians Dr. James Mackey and Dr. Kiran Kancharla. Southlake Oncology also offers ample and convenient free parking to all of our patients and family members.