Finding a Colon Cancer Treatment Center

Posted by ChoiceCancer on December 30th, 2014

As with a cancer diagnosis of any kind, a colon cancer diagnosis spurs a flurry of activity during which a variety of decisions must be made rather quickly. Leading the pack of decisions, of course, is the choice of treatment center. You’ll find early on that not every treatment center is adequately or appropriately equipped to address every type of cancer. In fact, the more specialized a treatment center is in caring for those with your particular type of cancer, the more likely that you will have a comfortable and successful treatment experience.

So what do you look for when seeking out a colon cancer treatment center?

Expertise and a commitment to accurate diagnosis and a customized treatment plan to follow. It is enormously important for there to be an accurate diagnosis for any type of cancer, including colon cancer, and the best treatment centers will be committed to investing in the latest, most pinpoint accurate diagnostic tools including PET/CT scan, ultrasound, MRI, lab work, biopsy, etc. With this level of technology, your medical team will determine the stage and grade of your colon cancer and put together a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses your disease as well as fits with your lifestyle so that you can continue to go about your daily activities as much as is possible.

Oncology team that provides comprehensive services under one roof. Yes, a treatment plan for colon cancer will include traditional cancer therapy that may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination of several treatments. But a truly successful treatment plan will also include support in pain management, nutrition, professional and peer emotional support, and more. A truly dedicated colon cancer treatment center will provide all of these services as a part of an integrated approach to cancer care.

A commitment to your comfort. Cancer treatment certainly includes some pain and discomfort. It’s important that the treatment center you choose has a commitment to making the process as comfortable for you as possible and that you are always treated with respect and a focus on your privacy.

Tackling colon cancer isn’t easy by any means but it can be made much more comfortable by having the peace of mind that comes with finding the best treatment center to fit your needs.

About Author
Choice Cancer Care is an independent, physician-owned cancer center network. Dr. Gregory Echt, a radiation oncologist with over two decades of experience, is the founder of Choice Cancer Care. Choice Cancer Care is among the busiest practices in the country for brachytherapy, or prostate seed implant therapy – a cancer treatment plan for prostate cancer that provides remarkable success rates and fewer life-limiting side effects.