South Austin In The News
We are pleased to keep you informed on the latest news related to South Austin.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
3/1/2024 - Scans are an essential part of cancer treatment and survivorship care, so recognizing and managing scanxiety is essential to help patients get the care they need. Shaun P. McKenzie, M.D., FACS, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–Round Rock and South Austin and Antonio Nathan Villamor III, M.D., colorectal surgeon, Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists–Pasadena, explain that while colonoscopies often have a reputation for being stressful, painful, or embarrassing, this common procedure is usually quick and can be done under different types of anesthesia.
Publication: Austin American-Statesman
10/16/2023 - Brooke Hasty discovered a lump in her breast on Mother’s Day in 2021. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Brooke saw medical oncologist Mathew Meeneghan, M.D., Texas Oncology–Bastrop and South Austin. Brooke’s cousin, Allison Gorrebeeck, M.D., Texas Oncology–Austin North, suggested the need for a breast surgeon as part of her care team and referred Brooke to Caroline Coombs-Skiles, M.D., FACS, Texas Breast Specialists–Austin Downtown. Brooke started chemotherapy and subsequently underwent a lumpectomy followed by 21 rounds of radiation. Brooke’s last mammogram came back all clear, and she has a hysterectomy scheduled to finish her treatment. Brooke says she now feels great and is thankful for her friends, family, and care team at Texas Oncology throughout the process.
Publication: In Focus Texas (Spectrum News 1, Austin)
10/2/2023 - What should we look for when getting screened for breast cancer and what should we ask our physician during this visit? Aimee Mackey, M.D., FACS, Texas Breast Specialists-San Marcos and South Austin, joined In Focus Texas (Spectrum News 1, Austin) to answer these questions.
Publication: SurvivorNet
9/27/2023 - PARP inhibitors have dramatically changed the cancer treatment paradigm, especially for ovarian cancer patient, Melinda Fiebig. Melinda joined SurvivorNet to share how PARP treatment really worked for her – and the best part was it didn’t interrupt her day-to-day life.
Publication: KVUE-TV (ABC, Austin)
8/4/2023 - Since December 2022, Keith Westmoreland, patient of Christopher R. Oxner, M.D., FACS, USN, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists-Austin Central, Cedar Park and South Austin, has been diagnosed with skin cancer four separate times, with two spots on his head and two on his chest. Both Keith and Dr. Oxner joined KVUE-TV (ABC, Austin) to discuss the risks of skin cancer, its symptoms and why this diagnosis is on the rise. In fact, incidence rates for melanoma have been rising rapidly over the past few decades, and in Texas, 4,998 cases of melanoma of the skin are expected in 2023, up 3.2% from 2022.
Publication: SurvivorNet
8/1/2023 - Helen Dinkelspiel Eshed, M.D., Texas Oncology-Austin Central and South Austin was featured in various videos on SurvivorNet discussing the ovarian cancer landscape. Dr. Eshed joined SurvivorNet and dove into the evolving ovarian cancer treatment space discussing topics from the latest guidance on PARP inhibitors, how the new drug Elahere is providing hope to cancer patients, folate receptor–alpha positive ovarian cancer, mirvetuximab soravtansine and more.
Publication: Austin-American Statesman
6/25/2023 - Survey data from Texas Oncology indicates that most cancer patients experience symptoms of depression or anxiety, and many feel less attractive or confident. Texas Oncology patient Randi Sparks shares the impact of recurrent breast cancer on her mental health and the support she received from her multidisciplinary team, including Maygen Hansard, LMSW of Texas Oncology–Wichita Falls Cancer Center. Other members of the Texas Oncology team also share their perspectives on cancer and mental health. Aimee Mackey, M.D., FACS of Texas Breast Specialists–San Marcos and South Austin, emphasizes the importance of involving patients in their treatment and connecting them with resources and support. Stephanie Broussard, the director of social work and palliative care at Texas Oncology, shares mental health warning signs to look out for.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times, Palestine Herald-Press
3/2/2023 - With colorectal cancer diagnoses on the rise, especially among younger people, it is critical – and even perhaps life-saving – for patients to have open and candid conversations with a trusted healthcare provider if they are experiencing new symptoms. For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Diaa Osman, D.O., MPH, Texas Oncology–Austin Lakeway and South Austin, Theodoros Voloyiannis, M.D., FACS, FASCRS, Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists–Webster, and Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, explain how symptoms of hemorrhoids can be similar to those of colorectal cancer as well as the importance of regular screenings to help diagnose and treat the disease in its early stages.
Publication: Inside Austin Podcast
1/23/2023 - Helen Eshed, M.D., Texas Oncology–Austin Central and South Austin, and Hope Mojica join the Inside Austin Podcast to speak about the clinical and personal side of a cervical cancer diagnosis for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
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.