Decatur, TX – Stay alert and stay healthy with North Texas Cancer Center who are on a new mission of creating Lung Cancer Awareness.

North Texas Cancer Center at Wise is marking Lung Cancer Awareness Month this month by providing patients with all the information they need to determine their risk factors for lung cancer, as well as information about diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and more. Education, says the founder of the Center, is critical for patients navigating the cancer treatment successfully.

“Our team is committed to providing our patients with comprehensive support through their diagnosis and cancer treatment,” says Dr. Gregory Echt, radiation oncologist and the founder of North Texas Cancer at Wise. “Lung cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in both men and women and, as a result, it’s critical that people learn their risk factors and get appropriate screening so that they can best safeguard their health.”

North Texas Cancer Center at Wise makes available a host of information about lung cancer, as well as a variety of other cancer diagnoses, as a part of their patient services. Information includes assessing risk factors for lung cancer including smoking, family history, pollution exposure, etc., recognizing symptoms of lung cancer including ongoing cough, shortness of breath, and notable fatigue, tests to diagnose lung cancer, the different types of lung cancer, and treatment options. The hope is that - armed with information - people can learn the signs and symptoms of lung cancer and remain an advocate for their own heath.

“There is nothing more important than being vigilant when it comes to your own health,” says Dr. Echt. “If you are paying attention and have all the tools available to you with regard to diagnostics, information, and medical care if it is required, that will go a long way towards putting you in the most advantageous position possible if you are called upon to fight lung cancer - or any cancer for that matter.”

Established by leading radiation oncologist, Dr. Gregory Echt, North Texas Cancer Center at Wise provides a full range of cancer treatment options including chemotherapy, radiation therapy (IMRT, IGRT, and SBRT), prostate seed implantation, and MammoSite therapy, access to PET/CT scanner, hormonal therapy, and combination therapy.

About the Center

North Texas Cancer Center at Wise County is a Choice Cancer Care facility. Doctors and staff here believe in treating patients like people first. Offering cutting-edge cancer care, the facility is renowned not only for its expertise, but also the compassion its staff extends to patients and families. They believe the course of cancer therapy should be customized to work for you, a cancer treatment that best matches your diagnosis, as well as following your personal preferences and needs. For more information visit northtexascancercenteratwise.com