Sucharu “Chris” Prakash, M.D., a medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Paris, joins task force focused on improving cancer care in rural Texas.

As the managing editor of Austin Woman magazine, Chantal Rice provides editorial oversight for thought-provoking stories that inspire and support women. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Chantal was treated by Bridget O’Brien, D.O., at Texas Breast Specialists–Georgetown, and Mika Cline, M.D., at Texas Oncology–Austin Midtown. She credits the support of her family and friends, colleagues at Austin Woman magazine, and her partner, Thomas, for helping her through her cancer journey.

Sucharu “Chris” Prakash, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Paris, was appointed to the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Rural Cancer Care Task Force, furthering his longtime efforts toward improving cancer care access and quality in rural Texas. Dr. Prakash, who also serves on the board of directors for Texas Oncology, the U.S. Oncology Breast Cancer Research Committee, and the Texas Medical Association Committee on Cancer, was appointed to the task force in recognition of his expertise in serving patients in Paris and his long-established interest the health care needs of rural Texas.