Austin North In The News
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Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
1/4/2024 - January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and Jennifer L. Brown, M.D., M.S., Texas Oncology–Beaumont, Kingwood and Helen Dinkelspiel Eshed, M.D., Texas Oncology–Austin North Suite 300 are empowering individuals with accurate information about cervical cancer and HPV vaccinations, clarifying any misconceptions.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
11/3/2023 - National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is in November and Texas Oncology is recognizing the power of this important and deeply personalized care, and how hospice improves quality of life for patients near the end of life and supports those who love them, in their latest byline in the Austin and Houston Medical Times.
Publication: Mas Mujer Austin
10/23/2023 - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of a disease that affects thousands of men and women. No matter your age or ethnicity, the disease has likely already had an impact on your life. Sherrie Thomas, M.D., FACS, Texas Breast Specialists–Austin North and Round Rock and St. David’s HealthCare shared with Mas Mujer Austin personal risk factors to watch for, breast cancer symptoms and screening guidelines, which are key to prevention.
Publication: KAKW-TV (Univision, Austin)
8/23/2023 - Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among Hispanic and Latina women. Sylvia Jaramillo, M.D., medical oncologist and hematologist Texas Oncology–Austin North Suite 300, discusses the impact of breast cancer on this community, ways to prevent breast cancer, and the importance of mammograms for the screening and early detection of this cancer type.
Publication: Austin Business Journal
5/12/2023 - The Austin Under 40 Awards honor industry leaders under the age of 40 making a difference in the Central Texas community. Michael Herman, M.D., Texas Oncology–Austin North Radiation Oncology and Round Rock, was chosen as a finalist in the Medicine and Healthcare category.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times, Palestine Herald-Press
5/1/2023 - Studies have shown being outside can benefit one's well-being, reducing stress and improving mental health. Kelli E. Ivy, MSN, FNP-BC, OCN, Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, Shubhada Shrikhande, M.D., Texas Oncology–Austin North, and Sonal Sethi, M.D., Texas Oncology–Deke Slayton Cancer Center and Pearland, share how just few minutes outside each day can improve a cancer patient's mood and what activities are suitable while going through treatment.
Publication: Spectrum News Austin
4/16/2023 - Cancer is the leading cause of death for Hispanics in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Sylvia Jaramillo, M.D., Texas Oncology–Austin North, speaks with "In Focus Texas" on Spectrum News about the importance of cancer education, especially within the Hispanic community.
Publication: KVUE-TV (ABC, Austin)
1/30/2023 - The U.S. cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, and Texas is also seeing this downward trend, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. Angela S. Kueck, M.D., FACOG, FACS, at Texas Oncology–Austin North Suite 300 and Horizon Circle, discussed the impacts of the pandemic on delayed screenings, acknowledging the use of telemedicine but emphasizing the importance of routine screening like Pap tests.
Publication: Austin American-Statesman
1/22/2023 - In 2022, 65-year-old Julee Ware was diagnosed with stage IIB cervical cancer. Supported by family, friends, and her three beloved rescue dogs, Julee worked hard to look for the hidden blessings in her journey. Guided by her care team, she received radiation, chemotherapy, and brachytherapy treatments—even becoming the first patient at Texas Oncology to undergo the Signatera blood matching program. Julee received a clean bill of health in November, and she credits her Texas Oncology care team with leading her down the road to recovery.
Publication: Austin American-Statesman
11/13/2022 - In 2020, 68-year-old Robert Walker was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, which typically has a poor prognosis with less than five percent of patients expected to survive more than five years. Through good days and not-so-good days, Robert maintained a positive attitude. Thanks to the multidisciplinary care he received from Texas Oncology, Robert has responded so well to every component of treatment from chemotherapy to surgery, that he has far outlived the traditional survival for patients with stage IV pancreatic cancer as he continues to fight this deadly disease.