Greater Houston Radiation Oncology

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day!

In observance of Earth Day, we would like to bring awareness about Cancer-Causing Substances in the Environment.

Cancer develops due to changes in specific genes that affect how cells behave. Some of these changes happen naturally during cell division when DNA is copied. Others are caused by environmental factors that damage DNA, such as chemicals in cigarette smoke or ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

While certain harmful exposures, like smoking or too much sun, can be avoided, others are more difficult to escape—especially if they’re present in the air, water, food, or workplace materials. Scientists are researching which environmental factors may trigger or increase the risk of cancer. By identifying harmful exposures and where they are found, people may be better able to avoid them.

References: National Cancer Institute

03/12/2025

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Myeloma Awareness Month, and Kidney Cancer Awareness Month.

02/17/2025

World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together to reduce the global cancer burden.
Resource: https://www.uicc.org/what-we-do/events/world-cancer-day

02/13/2025

A thank you card from one of our beloved patients.

We are fortunate to have a team of employees who consistently go above and beyond to deliver excellent service.

02/13/2025

New in : F18-DCFPyL PSMA-PET/CT Versus MRI: Identifying the Prostate Cancer Region Most at Risk of Radiation Therapy Recurrence for Tumor Dose Escalation. https://tinyurl.com/probelliveau

02/11/2025

What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?

In the earliest stages, colorectal cancer may not cause any noticeable symptoms. However, as the disease progresses, you may experience:

Re**al bleeding
Bloody stool
Unexplained weight loss
Abdominal cramping and pain

Many people experience a change in their bowel habits and often feel like they need to have a bowel movement, even after using the bathroom.

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02/07/2025

What is neck cancer?
Neck cancer is a term for malignant tumors that develop in your neck. It takes two primary forms:

Throat cancer
Throat cancer can affect the throat itself (pharynx), your voice box (larynx), your epiglottis (a small piece of cartilage at the top of your windpipe), or your tonsils. Most throat cancers stem from the same type of cancer cells but have different names depending on where it originates.

Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer affects the thyroid gland in your neck. This gland produces thyroid hormones that regulate your metabolism, influencing your weight, heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. There are several types of thyroid cancer, some of which are slow-growing, while others are very aggressive.

How is neck cancer treated?
The approach to treating throat and thyroid cancer is different:

Throat cancer
If you get a diagnosis at an early stage, radiation therapy might be the only treatment you need for throat cancer. Later stage throat cancers might benefit from a combination of radiation therapy with chemotherapy or surgery.

Thyroid cancer
If your thyroid cancer is minimal and has a low risk of spreading, you might not need treatment straight away. Active surveillance involves having blood tests and an ultrasound scan of your neck once or twice every year.

Your cancer might not grow and, therefore, won't need any treatment. If the surveillance exam detects any changes or growth at any point, you can begin treatment. Treatment often involves having surgery.

Following your operation, you might need to take radioactive iodine to destroy any remaining thyroid tissue. The Greater Houston Radiation Oncology team has specialist expertise in using I-131 radioactive iodine ablations for treating thyroid cancer.

Both types of neck cancers can benefit from radiation therapy in their later stages as well.

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Trusted Neck Cancer Specialist serving North Houston, South Houston & Huntsville, TX. Visit our website to book an appointment online: Greater Houston Radiation Oncology

02/05/2025

What is head cancer?

Head cancer can take various forms, affecting any of the structures and organs within your head. Some types of head cancer might include:

Esthesioneuroblastoma
Floor of the mouth cancer
Lip cancer
Mouth cancer
Nasal and paranasal tumors
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Pituitary tumors
Salivary gland tumors
Skin cancer
Soft palate cancer
Tongue cancer
There are often close links between head cancers and neck cancers. The type of head and most widespread neck cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, which affects the cells lining the inside of your nose, mouth, and throat.

Smoking and infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) are the most common causes of squamous cell carcinoma. Excessive alcohol consumption could also increase your risk of developing head cancer.

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02/04/2025

How is lung cancer treated?

Treatment for lung cancer varies depending on the stage of your condition. Surgery is one option, or you could undergo chemotherapy and radiation therapy, either alone or combined with surgery.

The Greater Houston Radiation Oncology team specializes in using state-of-the-art radiation therapy treatments and techniques such as:

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
RapidArc™ Volumetric Arc Therapy
Four-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (4D CRT)

To find out more about the latest radiation therapy treatments for lung cancer, call Greater Houston Radiation Oncology or book an appointment online today: https://www.ghro.com/contactus

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02/03/2025

What are the symptoms of lung cancer?

Some of the common symptoms of lung cancer include:

Chronic cough
Shortness of breath
Hoarse voice
Unusual fatigue
Weight loss
Coughing up blood
Recurring pneumonia

To diagnose lung cancer, you might need to undergo tests such as PET scans, CT scans, MRI scans, fused PET and CT, biopsies, and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy.

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01/31/2025

What causes lung cancer?

By far, the most common cause of lung cancer is smoking. Non-smokers can still get small cell lung cancer. Certain environmental substances can increase the risk of developing lung cancer, including:

Diesel exhaust
Asbestos
Radon gas
Uranium
Arsenic

If other people in your family have had lung cancer, you're more at risk of getting the disease, as well.

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