Leander In The News
Read the latest Leander news and stories.
Publication: KXAN-TV (NBC, Austin)
12/18/2024 - Christopher Arias, a father of four who was recently diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer, spoke with KXAN-TV (NBC, Austin) to share his experiences. His medical oncologist, Hareesha Vemuganti, M.D., Texas Oncology–Cedar Park and Leander, also joined to shed light on the risk factors and symptoms associated with colon cancer, as well as the increase in colon cancer diagnoses among people under 50.
Publication: KTBC-TV (FOX, Austin)
11/3/2023 - In March 2023, Brad Cone was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Less than a year later, near the end of his cancer treatment, he celebrated 25 years as the sports announcer for the Cedar Park High School Timberwolves. Despite his diagnosis, he's never missed a single game, and during the last football game of the season, he shared with KTBC-TV how his love for football and the support of the Cedar Park sports community helped him through his fight with cancer. His oncologist, Ashleigh Porter, M.D., Texas Oncology–Cedar Park and Leander, also shared the importance of having hope and finding strength in one's community, noting that Brad's story exemplifies "a perfect recipe for success for any cancer patient."
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times, Palestine Herald-Press
4/1/2023 - Navigating the twists and turns of cancer treatment is challenging, but practicing self-care through journaling can help. Ashleigh Porter, M.D., Texas Oncology–Cedar Park and Leander, Alpa M. Nick, M.D., M.S., Texas Oncology–Katy and Houston Memorial City, and Tanyel S. Williams, LMSW, ACSW, CHW, ACHP-SW, OSW-C, Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, share the emotional and physical benefits of journaling for cancer patients as well as types of cancer journals and tips to get started.
12/12/2022 - Ashleigh Porter, M.D., shares how the practice of oncology runs in her family along with her hidden talent of playing ice hockey, which earned her a state champion title.