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In The News
Read the latest Texas Oncology news and stories highlighting Austin practices and patients.
6/9/2020- Join this live webinar discussion to explore an interdisciplinary approach to helping children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5/21/2020- In recognition of Oncology Nursing Month, Lance Ortega, MBA, BSN, RN, OCN, director of nursing services, discusses the critical role of oncology nurses treating patients with cancer.
5/20/2020- Join Texas Oncology and Texas Oncology Foundation for an online panel discussion exploring life after quarantine.
5/20/2020- Texas Oncology thanks the many volunteers, organizations, and patients who donated hand sanitizer, masks, and face coverings to our locations across Texas.
5/19/2020- At Texas Oncology the safety of our patients and staff remains a top priority. As public safety restrictions ease, we will continue following recommended safety protocols in our response to COVID-19.
5/18/2020- At Texas Oncology, the safety of our patients, their caregivers, and our staff is our highest priority. Kate Wallace, RN, BSN, OCN, of Texas Oncology–South Austin, Bastrop, and Austin Lakeway, shares a message on the importance of wearing masks and face coverings.
Media Outlet: KEYE-TV (CBS, Austin)
5/13/2020- Convalescent plasma therapy is being used in Austin to treat COVID-19 patients. After he tested positive for the virus, local postal worker Raul Chagoya was admitted to a local hospital and treated by Jeff Yorio, M.D., hematologist and medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Austin Central. Dr. Yorio discusses Raul’s treatment and positive results seen in other patients.
5/13/2020- Telemedicine allows patients to connect directly with providers who offer highly specialized care, providing pivotal benefits to cancer patients from the comfort of home.
5/7/2020- Debra Patt, M.D., MPH, MBA, executive vice president, public policy and strategic initiatives at Texas Oncology, discusses the effects of technology and policy change on cancer care delivery.
Media Outlet: KEYEDT2 (Telemundo, Austin)
5/7/2020- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently issued an executive order loosening surgery restrictions previously set to limit nonemergency medical procedures during COVID-19. Sylvia Jaramillo, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Austin North, explains how postponing surgeries can impact local cancer patients and expresses her support of the relaxed restrictions to allow for certain procedures to resume.