Colorectal cancer care in East Texas
At UT Health East Texas HOPE Cancer Center, our commitment to combating colorectal cancer— the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.—is unwavering. Our team of colorectal cancer specialists leverages advanced GI cancer treatments and colorectal cancer surgery to increase survival rates. We emphasize the importance of early detection through routine screenings such as colonoscopies and FOBT tests. Additionally, our comprehensive GI cancer support team ensures that every patient receives personalized care and guidance. Start your journey towards prevention today and safeguard your health against colorectal cancer with our expert screening services.
Colon cancer screenings
Our physicians provide the following colorectal screening services:
- Cologuard: This noninvasive test uses DNA technology to detect cancerous and precancerous lesions in your stool. Your physician will order the test, then give you a kit to perform a stool sample at home. You will then send it back in the mail. If your results are abnormal, a colonoscopy will be recommended.
- Colonoscopy: Performed by a gastroenterologist, this procedure uses a long, flexible instrument to evaluate the lining of the colon and rectum and check for polyps.This is the best test to screen for colon cancer, and is considered the gold standard for detecting colorectal cancer.
- FOBT test: This noninvasive test detects blood in your stool. Your doctor will provide you with supplies to collect your sample at home, then return it to the doctor’s office. If your results are abnormal, a colonoscopy will be recommended.
Some patients may qualify for a free colonoscopy through the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). To learn more or to see if you qualify, call 903-877-1461 or email CRC.Outreach@uthct.edu. For more information about the CPRIT, click here.
Colon cancer treatments
The UT Health East Texas HOPE Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer treatments. Our team of specialists will evaluate your diagnosis and determine a treatment plan that works best for your individual needs.
Your treatment plan may include any combination of the following:
- Chemotherapy: Cancer-fighting medication circulates in the bloodstream, killing cancer cells. This treatment may be recommended if cancer has spread beyond the prostate gland.
- Hormone therapy: This medication blocks hormone production, or changes the way your hormones work. Hormone therapy may involve removing organs that secrete hormones.
- Laser surgery: This minimally-invasive treatment option removes the prostate gland and surrounding tissue.Laser surgery is completed at our offices, and offers patients quicker recovery times. Typically, patients do not need to stay at the hospital overnight.
- Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy uses high energy particles or waves to treat cancer cells.
Please call 903-592-6152 to learn more about our colon cancer treatments.
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