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Oncologist Jane Chawla Honors Patients with Gorgeous “Art Bra” Creation
Two-year effort, 200 hours of meticulous detail work culminates in stunningly beautiful tribute to breast cancer patients.
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2019 Trends: The Rise in Colon Cancer with Dr. Rodriguez-Ruesga
Dr. Roberto Rodriguez-Ruesga of Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center discusses the rise of colon cancer diagnoses in people under 50.
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The Rise in Colon Cancer Among Younger Adults: What You Should Know
Recent studies are shedding light on a concerning trend among those under the age of 50: a sharp rise in incidences of colon cancer. Learn how you can protect yourself by adopting healthy habits at any age.
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Supporting Women Cancer Researchers
Texas Oncology’s commitment to cancer research includes supporting Women Who Conquer Cancer, a unique program for young women researchers from the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO).
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Dr. Sasha Strain on Healthy Living and Cancer
Dr. Sasha Strain of Texas Oncology–Tyler and Jacksonville shares why a healthy lifestyle should be a part of your cancer prevention strategy.
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2019 Trends: Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy with Dr. Canavan
Dr. Lynn Canavan of Texas Breast Specialists–Denison, McKinney and Plano breaks down the benefits of nipple-sparing mastectomy as a cancer care trend for 2019.
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Quilt Donation Wraps Uvalde Cancer Patients in Warmth and Love
Sabinal Quilt Club donates two dozen quilts to Texas Oncology-Uvalde patients, including some quilts specially designed for patients in wheelchairs.
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2019 Trends: Immune-Based Therapies with Dr. Kavita Nirmal
Texas Oncology–Longview Cancer Center’s Kavita Nirmal discusses the increasing efficacy and implementation of immune-based therapies as a trend for 2019.
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Oncoplastic Breast Surgery: Lose the Tumor, Save the Breast
Oncoplastic breast surgery combines tumor removal with plastic surgery to treat cancer, while maximizing cosmetic outcomes.
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Three Ways to Cut Your Cancer Risk and Take Back Your Health
As the death rate from cancer in the U.S. declines, obesity-related cancer deaths are on the rise and Texas leads the way. Learn about steps you can take to cut your risk.
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When Life is in the Balance, Excellence Means Everything
After completing leukemia treatment at Texas Oncology, Wesley and April White crossed paths and eventually married. Read their full story this Valentine’s Day.
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Embracing Life After a Cancer Diagnosis
Join us for the Survive & Thrive webinar on February 14, 2019 and let's talk about intimacy after cancer.
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Texas Oncology Expands as Austin Area Grows
Georgetown is known for small-town charm, but it’s also experienced booming growth, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. list in recent years.
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Cancer in the Workplace
Texas Oncology has developed helpful tips for patients, co-workers, managers, as well as inspiring individual patient stories.
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Top Five Cancer Trends in 2019
Trends shaping cancer treatment and prevention in 2019 blend a focus on the opportunities that lie in deeper understanding of what is unique to each patient with insights gleaned from probing what is common to many.
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Michelle Ashworth: Healthy Weight Week
Healthy Weight Week is an important time to reflect on how we can address bad habits, try new foods and activities, and remember that we only get one body so we should nourish it accordingly.
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Penny DeCou, LCSW: The Role of an Oncology Social Worker
The role of an Oncology Social Worker (OSW) is to provide direct support and navigation services to patients and their families throughout the treatment process.
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Terri Pustilnik, M.D.: Preventing Cervical Cancer
We know that the most important risk factor for developing cervical cancer is the presence of the HPV virus, as more than 90 percent of all cervical cancers have been found to have it present.
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J Russell Hoverman, M.D.: Value-based Programs
In 2019, the trends in cancer care will highlight improvements and opening new doors from previous trends. We will continue to see the use of immunology, which uses the body’s immune system to fight cancer, as part of a personalized treatment plan that is less toxic than chemotherapy.
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Dr. Victor Mangona Recaps Proton Therapy Highlight out of ASTRO
There are many key trends coming out of the 2018 ASTRO Annual Meeting. According to Victor Mangona of Texas Center for Proton Therapy, one in particular may even change the way we treat cancer.
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West Texas Breast Symposium
This Saturday, September 15th, the Midland Health Breast Center and Texas Oncology will host the West Texas Breast Symposium. Continuing Education credits are available for nurses, physicians and radiology technicians, and the public is invited to attend as well.
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The Physics of Cancer Care: A Q&A with Ty Fontenot, Chief Medical Physicist, Gulf Coast Region, Texas Oncology
Ty Fontenot, one of our longest-serving employees, shares his experience as chief medical physicist of the Gulf Coast region.
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The Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group (PTCOG) Conference
The Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group (PTCOG) conference is an event that takes place in North America once every four years where field experts are invited to give educational lectures.
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The Benefits and Risks to Consider in Clinical Trials
Dr. Jason Melear of Texas Oncology–Austin Midtown explains the important benefits and potential risks for patients to consider when deciding to participate in a clinical trial.
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Cancer Research Making a Difference
Advancements in cancer research are not only making headlines but also making treatment – and life – better for cancer patients. Dr. Sharon Wilks, Texas Oncology–San Antonio Northeast shares perspectives on noteworthy outcomes from breakthrough cancer research.
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Ringing Bells, Confetti Showers, and Finding a Voice: A Q&A With Michele Peterson, B.S., CMD, R.T., Texas Oncology-Austin Central
Michele Peterson, Texas Oncology–Austin Central, one of our longest-serving employees, shares how each and every day at work remains rewarding for both herself and her coworkers.
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Empowering Children and Families Impacted by Cancer: A Q&A with Laura Drap
Certified as a child life professional, Laura Drap provides child life services to pediatric patients and their families while they are in treatment at Texas Center for Proton Therapy.
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Prostate Cancer Study: Multi-parametric MRI Improves Risk Assessment and Biopsy Accuracy
Drs. Andrew Lee and Ashley Ross discuss challenges in diagnosing prostate cancer and review recent studies that explore care options.
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Borrowed Sweaters, Warm Blankets, and Big Hugs: A Q&A With Sue Campbell, Texas Oncology-Tyler
Sue Campbell, one of our longest-serving employees, shares her passion for her job and the patients she helps every day.
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Cancer Trends: Patient Power
With more information about more treatment options available, and a new attitude among healthcare teams, patients are more directly involved than ever in their treatment.
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Cancer Trends: Surviving and Thriving
More patients getting better treatment earlier means more survivors – and greater emphasis on managing the disease, and patients’ lives after cancer.
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Cancer Trends: Big Data = Big Solutions
Scientists say mountains of data are revealing new ways to diagnose and treat cancer.
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Cancer Trends: No Chemo?
Innovations like immunotherapy, CAR-T, proton therapy, and new medicines are transforming cancer care.
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Cancer Trends: Toppling Type
The location of cancer tumors is becoming less relevant than what’s inside the molecules of cells that comprise them. Biomarkers are helping redefine treatment.
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Top Cancer Trends in 2018
Texas Oncology physicians share their perspectives on the top five most important trends in cancer in 2018.
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Dr. Andrew Lee Highlights Benefits of Proton Therapy this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
As we kick off Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important to continue the conversation around proton therapy’s potential benefits for prostate cancer patients.
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Poster Presentation at American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Texas Oncology–San Antonio medical physicists Carlos Esquivel, Ph.D., and Rebecca McInturf participated in an exercise to compare the quality of treatment plans utilizing various tools.
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What is Glioblastoma?
We join the millions of Americans in expressing support for Arizona Senator John McCain and his family following the news of his brain cancer diagnosis.
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Texas Center for Proton Therapy hosts annual IBA Proteus Users Meeting 2017
Texas Center for Proton Therapy is one of the most technologically advanced proton therapy treatment centers in in the world. That’s why the center was selected to host the annual IBA Proteus Users Meeting from Sunday, March 19 to Monday, March 20. Belgium-based IBA is a global leader in proton therapy technology.
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Thomas Anderson, M.D. presented with Patriot Award
Dr. Thomas Anderson of Texas Oncology–Bedford was presented with the Patriot Award, which recognizes the supervisor of a member of the National Guard and Reserve, for allowing Dr. Sandeep Gill the flexibility to hold a full-time position as a civilian, while also serving our country as a Reservist.
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New Clinical Partnership Uses Advanced Imaging Methods to Fight Breast Cancer
In partnership with Seton Healthcare Family, Texas Oncology and Austin Radiological Association, The University of Texas at Austin has embarked on a two-year clinical study to test advanced imaging methods that could provide patients and physicians with new, valuable information on how to treat breast cancer in patients.
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Dr. Russell Hoverman Addresses Independent Clinical Oncology Network in South Africa
The physicians and cancer patients of the Independent Clinical Oncology Network (ICON) and South Africa face many of the same issues that we do here in Texas.
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Dr. Andrew Lee Makes International Presentation to Particle Therapy Cooperative Group
Texas Center for Proton Therapy’s Dr. Andrew Lee was invited to speak at the Particle Therapy Cooperative Group conference. Particle therapy centers from around the globe are represented at this annual international meeting.
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Genetics and Cancer Risk: More Options, More Tests, More Prevention, More Survivors
Dr. Billie J. Marek, medical director for Texas Oncology-McAllen, wrote an article about genetic testing for cancer prevention.
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Treating With Transplants
Dr. Suresh Ratnam, Texas Oncology-McAllen, wrote an article about the history of treating cancer patients with transplants while also calling attention to the shortage of transplant donors.
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Genetics and Cancer Risk: The Pros and Cons of Early Testing
Dr. Frank Ward, oncologist at Texas Oncology-Tyler, wrote an article about genetic testing for cancer research and the pros and cons of early testing.
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Exclusive Tour: DFW's First Proton Therapy Center Readies for Heavy Equipment
Right now, the most impressive thing about the 63,000-square-foot building under construction at 1501 W. Royal Lane in Irving is probably the concrete.
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Proton Therapy Center Breaks Ground
Texas Oncology announced it would build a state-of-the-art Texas Center for Proton Therapy in Irving at Hwy 161 and Royal Lane. On May 15.