Southlake, TX – Southlake Oncology Cancer Center has taken up a new challenge of making people aware of signs and symptoms of Colon Cancer.

Southlake Oncology, one of the premier cancer treatment centers in Texas with locations in Southlake and Irving, continues to educate its patients on the potential warning signs of colon cancer. Most often a slow growing disease that can be treated quite effectively in its earlier stages, colon cancer tends to do the most damage when it is caught in its later stages; something, says the founder of Southlake Oncology, that can so often be attributed to patients ignoring the symptoms that are trying to alert them to the presence of disease.

“As cancer specialists, it is our job to provide our patients with the latest and greatest in terms of technology, diagnostics, and treatment,” says Dr. Gregory Echt, leading radiation oncologist and founder of Southlake Oncology. “But what most people don’t understand is that they are on the front lines of cancer prevention. They have the power to detect an issue far earlier than our diagnostic equipment and all the testing - simply by listening to their bodies and paying attention to anything that is out of step with how their body typically looks, feels, and operates.”

Dr. Echt and his team believe that a strong education on warning signs of risk factors related to colon cancer can go a long way towards helping empower people to listen to the messages that their body is giving them. If something feels “off” or they experience any unexplained symptoms, they are advised to visit their doctor as soon as possible. Some symptoms of colon cancer include unexplained abdominal pain, blood in the stool, changes in bowel habits that are unexplainable or troubling, cramping, and gas.

Further, Dr. Echt recommends that everyone understand their risk factors associated with colon cancer including family or personal history - either with colon cancer or colon polyps, age, high fat diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, diabetes, intestinal conditions, and more. Armed with information, people are more apt to be on the lookout for potential issues.

“Education empowers people and as a team we believe that educating our patients is just as beneficial as treating them,” says Dr. Echt. “Having all the appropriate information in their hands allows them to make much more knowledgeable and comfortable decisions for their own health and healthcare.”

A comprehensive cancer care center with locations in Southlake and Irving, Texas, Southlake Oncology offers specialties in colon and breast cancers. Southlake Oncology takes a unique approach to cancer care, wherein they provide everything from traditional, state-of-the-art medical oncology care along with alternative therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and meditation to reduce symptoms of treatment - all in pursuit of their ultimate goal which is to treat the whole person, rather than just the disease itself.

About the Center
Southlake Oncology is a Choice Cancer Care facility. With its cutting-edge facility and compassionate treatment team, the center delivers compassionate care with expertise. Southlake Oncology takes a unique approach to cancer care, wherein they provide everything from traditional, state-of-the-art medical oncology care along with alternative therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and meditation to reduce symptoms of treatment - all in pursuit of their ultimate goal which is to treat the whole person, rather than just the disease itself. For more information and researching about their treatment options you can visit them at southlakeoncology.com

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