Parker County Today June 2015 | Page 39

“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.” Ray Page, D.O., Ph.D. President and Medical Oncologist The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Jolie. After removing both of her breasts, she SoAngelina thenow sexually human gets hertransmitted ovaries taken out. What’spapilloma up? virus (HPV) can cause head and neck cancer? Parker County Today Ad HPV.indd 1 HPV vaccines for the prevention of cervical, anal, vulvar, and vaginal cancer, as well as genital warts caused by HPV infection. I anticipate these vaccines will prove to also be effective in preventing head and neck cancers also, but that data is still evolving. To To learn more about your options forcancer breastor to learn more about yourtreatment risk for developing and ovarian or toabout consult with adiagnosis, physiciancontact about us consult with acancer physician a cancer screening, contact us at 817.596.0637. at 817.596.0637. Patient support services and integrated therapies provided by Foundation www.careity.org Schedule appointments by calling 817.596.0637 or online at www.thecentertx.com 12/2/14 3:38 PM PA R K E R C O U N T Y T O D AY Use your smartphone to learn more about Dr. Page or visit thecentertx.com. by age 40, and those with BRCA2 mutations by age 45. So all in all, this was a fairly straightforward decision for cells into cancer cells. Angelina. But still it does not minimize You should be able to minimize your the risk complexity of getting aof the decision Angelina done well tothe usefollowing: her cancer of themaking. mouth and throathas by considering medical resources andsexually has physically psychologically •For those who are active, and a long-term, mutually monogamous with an uninfected partner is the prepare for herrelationship ovary removal. She now has taken a great strategy most likely to prevent HPV infection. inherited risk of breast and ovarian cancer and has mini•Noher smoking, dipping, chewing, mized chances to vi 'GV