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Being diagnosed with cancer is a frightening experience. Patients have anxiety about the future and face an onslaught of information, not only from their physicians, but also from family, friends and the internet.
The task of sorting through and absorbing all the information to make informed treatment decisions can be overwhelming. In the early stages of dealing with cancer, many patients wonder what information is reliable and whether they are even asking the right questions.
At HOPE, our goal is to help patients understand their diagnosis and feel comfortable asking questions so they can take control of treating their disease.
Dr. Volker Gressler and his team believe that applying the latest treatment techniques, combined with open dialogue and information, is essential to the successful treatment of cancer.
It is this philosophy and commitment to patient care that earned Dr. Gressler recognition by his peers as premier oncologist in Texas Monthly.
Latest News
November 5, 2008
Patient's as artists.
We have a new page called Patient's as artists! On this page we will post artwork created by our talented patients. more
September 30, 2008
Cancer and the Immune System
We know that the body's immune system plays an important role in controlling cancer. Some cancers -- such as kidney cancer and melanoma -- have been linked more closely to eliciting an immune response than others. more
