Collin County Living Well Magazine Winter 2014 | Page 14

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO FIGHT CANCER By Tina Withrow Cancer can make our breath stop, our heart skip a beat drop us to our knees. and in some cases Once you are over the “shock” of you or a loved one being diagnosed with “the big C” as some people like to call it, it’s time to start planning your cancer survivorship strategy. Assembling and coordinating your care team requires some pre-planned effort, and it can make a difference not only in fighting cancer, but also in your quality of life before, during, and after cancer recovery. You should always have a well-assembled base team that includes an Oncologist, your current providers that treat you for chronic health related issues, and other specialists related to your cancer treatment. Do not forget the key people that took care of you before your cancer. Making sure that your primary care phy- ATTENTION! Envision Imaging offers convenient appointments to fit your busy lifestyle and works with you to identify the right payment options with or without insurance! ALLEN 1111 Raintree Circle, Suite 100 Allen, TX 75013 P 972.747.8300 | F 972.747.9099 MCKINNEY 1800 N. Lake Forest Drive, Suite 100 McKinney, TX 75071 P 469.420.9077 | F 469.420.9098 DALLAS 12201 Merit Drive, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75251 P 214.276.0050 | F 214.276.0057 PLANO 6957 W. Plano Pkwy., Suite 1100 Plano, TX 75093 P 972.395.7533 | F 972.395.7536 FRISCO 3211 Internet Blvd., Suite 120 Frisco, TX 75034 P 972.334.0908 | F 972.335.0375 SOUTH DALLAS 3920 W. Wheatland Rd., Suite 120 Dallas, TX 75237 P 972.820.8050 | F 972.820.8051 www.envisionimg.com 14 COLLIN COUNTY Living Well Magazine | WINTER 2014