“There is nothing more important to me as
a physician than your cancer treatment.
I’ve been in practice for nearly two decades
and have had the privilege of telling many
patients that there is life beyond cancer.
As president of The Center for Cancer
and Blood Disorders, I want to lead by
example, practicing a firm belief
that all patients should receive the finest medical
care available, with the same concern and
compassion as a cherished
member of the family.”
Roy Page, D.O., Ph.D.
President and Medical Oncologist
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
To learn more about your treatment options for breast and
ovarian cancer or to consult with a physician about screening, contact us at 817.596.0637.
PA R K E R C O U N T Y T O D AY
Two years ago, one of America’s leading sex symbols, Angelina Jolie had both of her breasts removed.
Now she has elected to have both of her ovaries and
fallopian tubes removed putting her into menopause
at age 39.
I guess that sort of redefines the “Tomb Raider”
where her “family jewels” have been taken away.
Actually, the decision to remove her ovaries was not
as difficult and the decision to remove her breasts.
This is because she learned that she had an 87% risk
of developing breast cancer and a 50% greater risk of
getting ovarian cancer due to a defective BRCA1 gene.
The BRCA “breast cancer” gene is an inherited gene
passed on from your parents that can substantially increase your risk of developing both breast and ovarian
cancer earlier in life. Fortunately it is only found in <1%
of all women but those who have the gene harbor the
risk of cancer with early death.
Angelina’s mother had breast cancer and died from
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