5/2/2019 - New mammogram guidelines might have women delaying cancer screening

Media Outlet: Austin American-Statesman
5/2/2019- Following updated breast cancer screening guidelines from the American College of Physicians and varying recommendations from other medical organizations, Dr. Julie Sprunt of Texas Breast Specialists–Austin shared guidance on when and how often women should get screened.

5/1/2019 - Advance Care Planning: Three Tips for Making Personal Health Decisions

Media Outlet: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times, and Round Rock Leader
5/1/2019- Dr. Quan Dang from Texas Oncology–Round Rock and Nurse Practitioner Janice Tran from Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City discusses three tips for making personal health decisions along your cancer journey. At Texas Oncology, advance care planning professionals, who are dedicated to helping patients make decisions that will be respected throughout the cancer journey, are on hand to help. 

4/26/2019 - Brain Cancer Research Takes the Lead with Head for the Cure 5K

4/26/2019- Dr. Morris Groves of Texas Oncology–Austin Brain Tumor Center discusses advancements in brain cancer research and Head for the Cure’s impact on local cancer patients.

4/25/2019 - Survivors Connect at Austin Survive and Thrive Symposium

4/25/2019- The Austin Survive and Thrive Symposium gave doctors and patients the chance to go beyond in-office visits to more thoroughly address the impact of cancer.

4/24/2019 - Meet Debra A. Patt, MD, MPH, MBA, FASCO

Media Outlet: ASCO Connection
4/24/2019- As vice president and medical oncologist at Texas Oncology, editor in chief of JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics, and member of several related committees, Dr. Debra Patt as a wealth of experience in the oncology field. In this feature, Dr. Patt discusses her experience and what she envisions for the future of the field.

4/23/2019 - When should you get a mammogram to screen for breast cancer?

Media Outlet: KXAN-TV (NBC, Austin)
4/23/2019- Following updated breast cancer screening recommendations from the American College of Physicians, Dr. Julie Sprunt of Texas Breast Specialists–Austin shared guidance on when and how often women should get screened. According to Dr. Sprunt, individual risk factors including genetics should be considered, and women should talk with their doctors about a personalized approach.

4/16/2019 - Texas Oncology to Participate in Humana’s New Value-Based Care Model

4/16/2019- Humana is engaging physician groups, including Texas Oncology, to launch a national, value-based care oncology program to improve the patient experience and outcomes. 

4/5/2019 - Value-Based Care: Improving Outcomes, Reducing Costs for Texas Oncology Patients

4/5/2019- A sharper focus on patient-outcomes is the aim of value-based care programs Texas Oncology has embraced.

4/1/2019 - The Rise in Colon Cancer Among Younger Adults: What You Should Know

Media Outlet: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
4/1/2019- In this penned byline, Branden Hsu, medical oncologist with Texas Oncology–Katy, and Rebecca Wiatrek, surgical oncologist with Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–Austin Central, discuss the rise in colon cancer occurrence among young adults and provide insights on colon cancer awareness, education, and prevention.

3/22/2019 - Obesity-related cancers are rising fast

Media Outlet: KVUE-TV (ABC, Austin)
3/22/2019- Following a recent study showing a rise in obesity-related cancers among millennials, Dr. Helen Eshed of Texas Oncology–Austin Central discusses the six obesity-related cancers that saw the highest rise among millennials and encourages people to maintain a healthy lifestyle to prevent cancer.