Bastrop In The News
We are pleased to keep you informed on the latest news related to our practice in Bastrop.
Publication: Austin Business Journal
6/17/2022 - A cancer diagnosis is not necessarily the death sentence it once was–yet there’s no denying that the personal and professional challenges can be immense. Medical professionals Debra Patt, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, executive vice president, public policy, payer relations, and strategic initiatives, Texas Oncology, Julie Sprunt, M.D., FACS, Texas Breast Specialists–Austin and Bastrop, Michael Teneriello, M.D., FACOG, Texas Oncology–Austin Central and South Austin, and Ryan Tierney, M.D., Texas Oncology–South Austin joined the Austin Business Journal to discuss the Cancer Moonshot Initiative and share about their work to reach a singular goal: to deliver care to cancer patients so they can live their lives on their own terms. The resulting article relays how the four physicians perceive the future of innovation and access to quality cancer care for patients, as well as what Texas Oncology is doing to deliver high-quality, innovative care in a community setting as an example of how Austin physicians can become involved with national initiative.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Fort Bend Herald, Houston Medical Times, Palestine Herald-Press
5/1/2022 - While excessive stress is detrimental to everyone, it presents additional challenges for those who are immunocompromised, such as cancer patients. Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, Jorge Darcourt, M.D., M.H.C.M., Texas Oncology–Houston Medical Center and Sugar Land, Kelsey Espinosa, LMSW, Texas Oncology–Austin Lakeway, Bastrop and South Austin share five tips on how patients can make themselves a top priority and reduce stress while battling cancer.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
4/1/2022 - Leading cancer experts have been sounding the alarm regarding delayed and missed cancer screenings leading to an increase in advanced-stage cancer diagnoses, with worse outcomes than if the cancer had been caught early. For National Cancer Control Month, Mathew Meeneghan, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Bastrop and Texas Oncology–South Austin and Sabarina Ramanathan, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Sugar Land, share how we need to get back on track with recommended cancer screenings. Those who have put off a routine screening, are overdue for an annual exam, or are experiencing concerning symptoms need to schedule an appointment with their healthcare team as soon as possible.
Publication: Austin American-Statesman
10/10/2021 - Karen Sams received the breast cancer call while on the “trip of a lifetime” with her husband in Yellowstone National Park. In shock, they returned to Texas and sought a treatment plan with Heather King, M.D., FACS, and Julie M. Sprunt, M.D., FACS, Texas Breast Specialists–Austin. Today, Karen looks forward to “redoing” her Yellowstone trip and continuing to have faith in her doctors who were the stronghold that helped her navigate the unknown.
9/18/2020 - Texas Oncology–Bastrop recently welcomed Bart Posnik, M.D. We sat down with Dr. Posnik to discuss the future of treatment and his passion for hematology and oncology.
Publication: Bastrop Advertiser, Corsicana Daily Sun, Glen Rose Reporter, Houston Medical Times, Austin Medical Times
8/10/2020 - Skipping preventive screenings can adversely affect your long-term health. Ashwani Agarwal, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Corsicana, Meghana Bhandari, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Sugar Land, and Bart Posnik, M.D., hematologist and medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Bastrop, explains why patients shouldn't let fear of COVID-19 stand in the way of these essential preventative health screenings.
Publication: KULM-FM, Bastrop, TX
3/18/2019 - Dr. Mathew Meeneghan of Texas Oncology–Bastrop and Texas Oncology–South Austin discusses early detection for cancer and risk factors, including tobacco use, excess alcohol consumption and the rise in obesity-related cancers, on KULM-FM’s “Doctor’s Point of View” segment.
Publication: 98.3 KULM-FM (Columbus, TX)
10/16/2018 - Dr. Matthew Meeneghan of Texas Oncology–Bastrop joined KULM-FM 98.3 to discuss breast cancer on “A Doctor’s Point of View” radio show. Dr. Meeneghan explained the importance of screening and early detection, tumor growth, and treatment options.
Publication: KULM-FM, Bastrop, TX
8/1/2016 - Dr. Meeneghan of Texas Oncology–Bastrop and South Austin discusses the use of blood transfusions in relation to treating different diseases, including some types of cancer, on the KULM-FM “Doctor’s Point of View” segment.
Publication: KULM-FM, Columbus
7/19/2016 - Dr. Matthew Meeneghan of Texas Oncology−Bastrop and Texas Oncology−South Austin discusses cancer survivorship, specifically the effects of chemotherapy on the “Doctor’s Point of View” segment.