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Publication: 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.
Publication: KXAN-TV (NBC, Austin)
4/23/2020 - Although cancer screenings are allowed under Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s medical restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, some aren’t available right now and people are apprehensive of entering healthcare facilities. Shaun P. McKenzie, M.D., FACS, surgical oncologist at Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–South Austin and Austin North, explains how cancer screening procedures can continue outside of a hospital setting by assuring protective capabilities for preventing the spread of COVID-19 meet the state’s exemptions.
Publication: KVUE-TV (ABC, Austin)
4/22/2020 - As elective surgeries begin again as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen some sectors of the state, Shaun P. McKenzie, M.D., FACS, and surgical oncologist at Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists in Austin explains the new guidelines for what types of procedures are allowed and when. Dr. McKenzie notes the importance of time between diagnosis and the start of treatment for new cancer patients while describing the role of hospital systems in ensuring safe environments for these procedures.
Publication: Austonia
4/22/2020 - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has lifted previous restrictions to allow for more nonessential surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shaun McKenzie, M.D., FACS, surgical oncologist at Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–South Austin and Austin North, explains that the loosened restrictions will allow for some cancer procedures to resume. Under this latest executive order, physicians are determining which surgeries should continue to avoid a surge of in-patient care that may exhaust PPE resources and bed capacity.
3/6/2020 - On International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, physicians from across the Texas Oncology network shared how women can take control of their health.
12/16/2019 - With growing rates of new cancer diagnoses and more than 50,000 new cancer patients at Texas Oncology this year, the practice has expanded to meet the increased need for high-quality, cost-effective cancer care in Texas.
11/15/2019 - Shaun P. McKenzie, M.D., FACS, recently joined Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists in Austin. He discusses the future of cancer treatment and the resiliency of the human spirit.
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.