Cancer Center at Wise Regional

Colorectal cancer is a common type of cancer across the world . However, it has been determined that incidences of this disease are low in India due to high intake of fiber and a balanced amount of fat, carbs, and proteins. The influence of western culture has led many people to consume junk food. Many people are prone to colon cancer risks due to lack of healthy diets. Colon cancer risks include smoking, diet, obesity, age, family history, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, racial background, having type 2 diabetes, and more. However, one can reduce the risks of colorectal cancer with the following tips: • Regular screening – Regular screening, especially for people at a high risk of the disease, helps to detect the cancer early enough to have it treated. Early detection allows for better prognosis as well as helping in averting the consequences before it spreads. • Consume more vitamin D and calcium – Foods rich in vitamin D and calcium can lower colorectal cancer risk...

When lung cancer is in its early stages, spotting its symptoms can be difficult. However, the undisputable signs of lung cancer include chest pain or coughing. And when you experience unexplained weight loss, don’t ignore it as it can be another symptom, experts warn. Lung cancer is among the most common cancer types in the United Kingdom. While the disease mainly affects individuals over 40 years old, those who are commonly diagnosed with it are people aged 70 to 74 years. The symptoms of lung cancer can be hard to spot in its initial stages , but as the illness develops, there are tell-tale signs. Which include unexplained weight loss. Loss of appetite can cause weight loss. Approximately 60 percent of patients have considerable weight loss during diagnosis. Medically, loss of appetite is referred to as anorexia. And the weakness resulting from malnutrition and ill health is referred to as cachexia. The cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome can cause more complications to those wi...

Surgery is always a part of the treatment options for patients with lung cancer. It is usually administered to patients with stage 1 or 2 lung cancer.  Lung cancer surgery entails removing a section of the lung, also known as lobectomy. A study found that patients who undergo lobectomy live longer compared to when they received radiation therapy or any other operation that was less extensive. The problem with lobectomy is that muscles can be affected and ribs fractured in the process because doctors have to first perform a thoracotomy in the chest to access the lungs.  That is why researchers have been working tirelessly to find ways to perform minimally invasive surgeries for lung cancer where smaller incisions are used to insert instruments and video cameras. The surgeon uses the visual feedback from the camera to remove the cancerous part of the lung – also known as video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Here's what you should know about minimally invasive proced...

A study conducted found that an aggressive form of breast cancer , especially when the patient has BRCA mutations, responds well to non-standard chemotherapy. New research suggests that chemotherapy can be improved and personalized with genetic testing for breast cancer. Patients who have triple-negative breast cancer do not respond to the target drug Herceptin or hormone therapies. Therefore they are treated with a chemotherapy agent known as docetaxel. New trial findings indicate that patients with defective versions of BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 are likely to be treated with a different chemo drug known as carboplatin. The results of the finding may change the international guidelines by introducing the genetic testing for triple-negative breast cancer in women. • The trial suggests that most women with triple negative breast cancer can now be considered for testing for BRCA gene faults to enable those who test positive to use carboplatin. • Using the test will greatly help in guidi...

Breast cancer survival rates have improved over time, but the adverse outcomes of treatment to the heart remain a concern. A U.S.-based registry study shows that although treatments for breast cancer can cause damage to the heart, the patients who undergo chemotherapy or radiotherapy are not likely to die of heart disease. Regular screenings and proper risk management for heart issues in patients with breast cancer can reduce the risk of heart diseases. According to clinical trials conducted before, both radiotherapy and chemotherapy are associated with the risk of heart disease as a possible side effect. However, after the analysis of about 350,000 breast cancer patients relative to the population across the U.S., the comparison showed that long-term risk of death from heart disease is not high compared with the average population of women. This concluded that: • Proper risk management in hospitals, if taken into account when choosing adequate therapy, can reduce the probabili...

Breast cancer is a type of cancer for which new immune-based cancer treatments are still under development. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide and the most leading cause of cancer-related death among women. Breast cancer, in the metastasis stage, is an incurable disease with a survival rate of approximately 5 to 10 percent within five years. Immunotherapy has improved the survival of metastatic breast cancer patients with HER 2 receptor. Here are facts about triple negative breast cancer: • Triple negative is the most aggressive form of breast cancer that is likely to spread beyond the breast and is more likely to recur.  • Triple negative means that the cancer is negative for estrogen, progesterone and HER 2. • The triple negative cancer tends to be of higher grade than other breast cancer types. When the grade is higher, the cancer cells reduce their resemblance to healthy breast cells both in appearance and patterns of growth. It is usually ...

Cancer patients in Texas deserve access to exceptional cancer care, the confidence to fight cancer, and the resources to continue fighting. It is for this reason that cancer care centers provide comprehensive and compassionate cancer treatment using innovative treatment methods and cutting-edge technologies. How do oncologists in these centers provide quality cancer care to patients? • Ongoing research – Researchers and doctors at these centers constantly carry out laboratory research as well as clinical trials on the patterns, causes, and control of cancer among various groups of people. From the findings of this research, they are able to share valuable cancer information with both the public and health care professionals. • Advanced cancer treatment methods – Whether you are diagnosed with lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer or any other cancer type, these centers have the right tools to not only diagnose but also treat different cancer types. Some of ...