Austin North In The News
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9/27/2019 - During September’s Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, Paul Loar, M.D., united a cast of his Wonder Woman© patients to honor their fights against cancer.
Publication: Austin Business Journal
9/27/2019 - Paul Loar, M.D. of Texas Oncology–Austin North gifts each of his gynecologic cancer patients with a Wonder Woman© Snuggie as they begin treatment. During September’s Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Loar united this cast of patients for a Wonder Woman©-themed photo that was featured in the Austin Business Journal’s ABJSeen section.
9/23/2019 - Ronald Strickland was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia and later with lymphoma. Through it all, he has persevered and maintained a positive outlook.
Publication: The Patch (North Austin-Pflugerville)
9/23/2019 - Texas Oncology–Austin North hosted an open house for a new patient support services suite. These support services are a part of the practice’s commitment to providing patients with comprehensive care that serves whole patient health, not just treatment of diseases. As Texas Oncology celebrates its 25th year in Central Texas, this new suite is also a benchmark of the practice’s growth in the region.
Publication: KEYE-TV (CBS, Austin)
9/19/2019 - To support his gynecologic cancer patients embarking on their cancer journeys toward survivorship, Paul Loar, M.D. of Texas Oncology–Austin North gifts each of these brave women with a Wonder Woman© Snuggie as they begin treatment. During September’s Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Loar united this cast of patients to honor their fight against cancer with a Wonder Woman©-themed photo.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
7/1/2019 - Asking questions is the best way for patients to stay informed about their cancer care. Dr. Shubhada Shrikhande of Texas Oncology–Austin North and Dr. Sanjay Sethi of Texas Oncology–Sugar Land outline 10 questions oncologists want patients to feel empowered to ask about their diagnosis.
Publication: Austin American-Statesman
6/23/2019 - Perseverance has been a theme in Ronald Strickland’s life. He was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in 2012 and later with lymphoma. Under the care of Dr. Sylvia Jaramillo at Texas Oncology–Austin North, Ronald received multiple lines of therapy and a successful stem cell transplant. According to Dr. Jaramillo, Ronald has been incredibly brave throughout this process and is an inspiration to everyone he meets.
Publication: Spectrum News, Austin
9/20/2018 - Dr. Paul Loar, gynecologic oncologist at Texas Oncology–Austin North, opted to have his cancer patients shave his head in advance of the 11th Annual Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer taking place in Austin on September 22, 2018. Several patients and Texas Oncology team members took a turn with the clippers in honor of National Gynecologic and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Publication: KVUE-TV (ABC, Austin)
9/20/2018 - It's no secret that chemotherapy can cause patients to lose their hair, but one Texas doctor let his patients shave his head instead. The goal for Dr. Paul Loar, gynecologic oncologist with Texas Oncology–Austin North, was to find a way to have fun and provide his patients with a laugh.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Healthy Magazine
8/1/2018 - Texas Oncology oncologists discuss the diminishing role of chemotherapy in cancer treatment regimens. As more innovative targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and radiation enable doctors to attack specific cancer cells, cancer care teams are seeing better patient outcomes with fewer side effects.