In The News
Read the latest Texas Oncology news and stories highlighting Austin practices and patients.
Media Outlet: KXAN-TV (NBC, Austin)
11/29/2018- Dr. Ryan Tierney, radiation oncologist at Texas Oncology–South Austin, discusses the patient impact of Kendra Scott gifting events at Texas Oncology. For four years, Texas Oncology has partnered with Kendra Scott to gift Rose Quartz jewelry – the stone of healing – to local breast cancer patients.
Media Outlet: KTBC-TV (FOX, Austin)
11/2/2018- Dr. Lakshmi Bala of Texas Oncology–Cedar Park joined Casting for Recovery’s Lise Lozelle on KTBC-TV’s “Good Day Austin” to discuss the organization’s fly fishing retreats for women with breast cancer. In this interview, Dr. Bala discusses her involvement as a retreat Medical Coordinator as well as the unique benefits that these retreats offer patients.
Media Outlet: Austin Medical Times
11/1/2018- In recent years, there have been extraordinary medical and technological advancements in healthcare. Dr. Rebecca Fisher of the Austin Brain Tumor Center pens an article detailing how telemedicine is impacting cancer care.
Media Outlet: The Jewish Outlook
11/1/2018- In The Jewish Outlook's annual special section highlighting business and professional women, Dr. Helen Eshed discusses what led her to focus on gynecologic oncology, her typical day and what inspires her on the job.
Media Outlet: D CEO Healthcare
10/30/2018- Cancer has myriad forms and touches nearly everyone at some point in life, but handling its occurrence can be especially complicated in the workplace. Mike Marino, practice director at Texas Oncology–Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center; Jenn Paxton, social worker with Texas Oncology–Methodist Charlton Cancer Center; and cancer patient Kim Snipes discuss best practices for patients, co-workers, and employers to adjust for a cancer diagnosis in the workplace.
Media Outlet: Austin American-Statesman
10/28/2018- Jana King was diagnosed with breast cancer as she was planning for retirement as a high school administrator, and was treated by Dr. Dina Tebcherany of Texas Oncology—South Austin. Jana used her experience to help others in the community, including volunteering at local organizations supporting disadvantaged populations. As a survivor, Jana also used this experience to encourage other women in her life to get mammograms regularly.
Media Outlet: Austin American-Statesman
10/21/2018- After discovering a lump in her breast during her second pregnancy, Christina Duhon waited until after delivery to have the lump removed and examined - only to find out it was cancerous. With a desire to be a part of an innovative treatment, Christina asked her doctors to enroll her in a clinical trial that offered improvement in disease control by adding a novel targeted inhibitor agent to standard treatment.
Media Outlet: KNVA-TV (CW, Austin)
10/18/2018- Dr. Bridget O’Brien of Texas Breast Specialists–Cedar Park visited KNVA-TV’s “Studio 512” to discuss the emotional decision behind breast reconstruction and the “go flat” movement, including the options available and factors breast cancer patients should consider when making this decision.
Media Outlet: 98.3 KULM-FM (Columbus, TX)
10/16/2018- Dr. Matthew Meeneghan of Texas Oncology–Bastrop joined KULM-FM 98.3 to discuss breast cancer on “A Doctor’s Point of View” radio show. Dr. Meeneghan explained the importance of screening and early detection, tumor growth, and treatment options.
Media Outlet: Austin American-Statesman
10/15/2018- Gayle Patel, director of the genetic risk evaluation and testing program with Texas Oncology, discusses recent advances in genetic cancer testing. She will speak to these advances, BRCA gene mutations, and how to manage and prevent hereditary cancers at a local event aimed at community members of Eastern European Jewish decent.