Checked Your Bottom Lately?

February 2012

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President's Corner

Leaping Forward

at The Center!

Ray Page, D.O., Ph.D.

President/Medical Oncologist

February quickly came and went but with it being a leap year, we can still take advantage of the extra day this year. With February designated as National Cancer Prevention Month, let's make that extra day count by doing something to prevent cancer or recurrence.

If you or your loved ones need any tips or ideas on managing your physical, emotional or spiritual health, I invite you to take advantage of some of the free classes that we offer.

In addition to free classes, The Center also offers special programs and events throughout the year. With March's focus on Colorectal Cancer Awareness, I would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in a special 'Ask the Doctor' event at The Center. You can find all the details in this e-newsletter.

In addition to providing you with quality cancer treatment, our physicians believe strongly in the effectiveness of emotional and spiritual support. Let us know if there are any resources you need to help manage your journey.

Before we leap forward into the spring season, Happy Leap Year from all of us at The Center!

Checked Your Bottom Lately?

The Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders to Host Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event

Dr. Xiong

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders will host a free 'Ask the Doctor' program focused on colorectal cancer as part of National Colorectal Awareness Month.

Colorectal cancer - cancer of the colon or rectum - is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States.

The 'Ask the Doctor' colorectal cancer awareness event will be held:

Tuesday, March 6th from 12:00pm-1:00pm

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

Fort Worth Central Campus

"Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. But it doesn't have to be," says Henry Xiong, MD, PhD.

Dr. Xiong, Director of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center of Excellence at The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, will be one of the physicians available to answer questions about colorectal cancer.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 60 percent of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented if all men and women aged 50 years or older were screened routinely.

Program participants will learn about the types of colorectal cancer screening tests available and when they should begin screenings. A free lunch will be provided.

The program is sponsored by The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and Gastroenterology Associates of North Texas (GANT). For more information, call 817.759.7000 or visit News & Events.

Do you have a story of hope? Share your story by emailing us for possible inclusion in a future Hope Elevated e-newsletter.

Joni Brown Joins Gynecologic Oncology Team

Physician Assistant to Assist Dr. Vasques in Serving Patients

Joni Brown, Physician Assistant, has joined The Center's gynecologic oncology team. She will assist Dr. Vasques in serving patients with a focus in ovarian cancer treatment, uterine cancer treatment, cervical cancer treatment and other cancers of the female reproductive organs.

"I bring a genuine, team oriented interest in patient care. I am excited and fortunate to work with Dr. Vasques as she has a positive attitude and great rapport with our patients," says Brown. "My role is to come alongside Dr. Vasques to provide more patient access, to meet the needs of those who need her care."

She also currently serves as faculty with PA studies at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. To learn more, visit News & Events.

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