Lewisville Flower Mound Oncology Group

The Lewisville/Flower Mound Oncology Group treats a variety of malignancies including breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung, and colon cancer. They understand that the treatment for cancer requires an integrated team approach so they surround our patients with support as we tackle together the many facets of life impacted by a cancer diagnosis; and they provide the support that speaks to these many facets – from physical to emotional. Cancer is not black and white. It is many shades of grey and every patient is affected differently. Through the relationships that we build with our patients and their families, we are able to provide them with a unique perspective on treatment and create a plan that works for them. For us, it’s all about thoughtful, responsible, complete patient care.

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The Efficiency of Skilled Surgeons in Survival of Colon Cancer Patients

Findings in a recent study have shown that colon cancer patients operated on by highly skilled surgeons had their risk of mortality reduced by 70 percent for five years post-surgery.

Findings in a recent study have shown that colon cancer patients operated on by highly skilled surgeons had their risk of mortality reduced by 70 percent for five years post-surgery.  

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Selpercatinib is a drug used to treat cancer caused by alteration or mutation in the gene RET. After a study by a team of researchers from…

Selpercatinib is a drug used to treat cancer caused by alteration or mutation in the gene RET. After a study by a team of researchers from various nations, the drug has been approved to treat non-small-cell lung cancer.

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Two Key Steps that May Lower Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer

North Texas Cancer Treatment Center, Best Radiation Therapy Clinic

Statistics from the National Cancer Institute reveal an annual prevalence of 140,000 cases of colorectal cancer in America. Colon cancer is the third leading cancer among men and women, excluding skin cancers.

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IBO member Oncology Group published a press release titled: How Lewisville Flower Mound Oncology Personalized Cancer Treatment Plan Is Helping Patients

Lewisville/Flower Mound Oncology offers exceptional medical care to patients. The center uses an individualized approach to ensure patients receive cancer treatment that befits their needs and preferences.

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Adenocarcinomas of the rectum and colon consist of 95 percent of the entire cases involving colorectal cancer. In the digestive tract, the colon and rectal adenocarcinomas form in the cells found i…

Adenocarcinomas of the rectum and colon consist of 95 percent of the entire cases involving colorectal cancer. In the digestive tract, the colon and rectal adenocarcinomas form in the cells found in the colon’s inner lining.

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IBO member Oncology Group published a press release titled: What to Expect from a Seed Implant: The First Twelve Months

The seed implant procedure involves placing thin needles with radioactive seeds through the skin, between the scrotum and rectum into the prostate, under ultrasound guidance.

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The American Cancer Society estimates that about 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime. Since this type of canc...

The American Cancer Society estimates that about 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime. Since this type of cancer is becoming very common, identifying and treating it early is the key.

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Chemotherapy treatment kills both cancer cells and healthy cells, such as hair follicles, causing hair to fall out. The damage to hair follicles may start during or after infusion, and some patient…

Chemotherapy treatment kills both cancer cells and healthy cells, such as hair follicles, causing hair to fall out. The damage to hair follicles may start during or after infusion, and some patients will begin losing their hair after a few weeks.

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Adjuvant therapy is treatment that helps to keep cancer from recurring. It is often given to patients who have already had other primary…

Adjuvant therapy is treatment that helps to keep cancer from recurring. It is often given to patients who have already had other primary treatments like surgery. Although surgery may be successful in removing tumors, microscopic bits of the disease can remain undetectable in the body.

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Weight Loss Surgery Can Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk

Obesity is known to increase the risk of colorectal and other types of cancer. It is also a great risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Losing weight is the only way to reduce the risks.

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IBO member Oncology Group published a press release titled: Types of Screening Tests for Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer affects both men and women. It may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant, where it spreads and damages other parts of the body.

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Surviving Lung Cancer

Lung cancer amounts to almost 13% of all cancer diagnoses each year. Studies have found that black men are 20% more likely to develop lung cancer than white men, while black women are 10% less likely to be diagnosed with the disease than white women.

The survival rate for lung cancer depends on various factors, including the cancer subtype and its stage.

Lung cancer continues to cause more deaths in men and women all over the world than other cancers. Non-small cell lung cancer is the most prevalent, accounting for 84% of all diagnoses for lung cancer. Its five-year survival rate is 23%.

Patients whose non-small cell lung cancer is still localized have a five-year survival rate of 60%. But those with regional non-small cell lung cancer (cancer that has spread to nearby tissues) have a five-year survival rate of about 33%. For metastatic lung cancer cases, the survival rate is estimated to be 6%. However, these figures are always changing because of the breakthroughs in lung cancer therapies.

Over the past few years, scientists have discovered novel therapies that have seen thousands of lung cancer patients being cured. Some of those diagnosed with advanced forms of lung cancers have been able to live longer after diagnosis. This means that lung cancer can be treated at any stage, especially with novel treatments that have emerged. Now patients can live longer with an improved quality of life.

Following the awareness and sensitization campaigns, many people have stopped or reduced their smoking habits, which have impacted positively on the death rates from lung cancer over the past years. Statistics show that death rates have declined by a margin of 4% in men and 3% in women from 2012 to 2016.

Although they are just statistics, lung cancer survival statistics help patients to take precautionary measures against the disease and its risks. Doctors, on the other hand, use the information to educate their patients and brainstorm on better ways of curbing the disease through trials and new treatment options.

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Breast cancer is common in women, with many incidences reported across the world. People at high risk of breast cancer include women with a...

Breast cancer is common in women, with many incidences reported across the world. People at high risk of breast cancer include women with a history of the disease and those of menopausal age. But the main factors influencing a patient's risk are age and the fact that one is a woman.

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L ung cancer is caused by many factors such as smoking, exposure to asbestos or radon gas, air pollution, and many more. Non-small cell ...

Lung cancer is caused by many factors such as smoking, exposure to asbestos or radon gas, air pollution, and many more. Non-small cell lung cancer (NNSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, followed by small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) and adenocarcinoma in situ, respectively.

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Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. If you smoke you are 30% more likely to develop lung cancer than those who do not smoke. You raise your chances of developing lung cancer with just that…

Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. If you smoke you are 30% more likely to develop lung cancer than those who do not smoke. You raise your chances of developing lung cancer with just that once in a while cigarette that you afford yourself. Even passive smokers are at risk too.

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New research has found out that early screening for lung cancer can be enhanced through ancillary blood tests.

New research has found out that early screening for lung cancer can be enhanced through ancillary blood tests. Lung cancer screening helps to identify people at high risk who can benefit from the existing low-dose CT screening. Researchers are now finding ways to identify individuals at the highest risk who can benefit from the screening.

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A report from World Health Organization (WHO) shows that lung cancer caused the largest number of cancer related deaths in 2018. That is, lung cancer was responsible for 18.4 percent (1.8 million) …

A report from World Health Organization (WHO) shows that lung cancer caused the largest number of cancer related deaths in 2018. That is, lung cancer was responsible for 18.4 percent (1.8 million) of the total deaths.