Bastrop In The News
We are pleased to keep you informed on the latest news related to our practice in Bastrop.
Publication: Austin American-Statesman
11/5/2023 - Over the past 23 years, Mike Rasnick has been diagnosed with three separate types of cancer: cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), squamous cell carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma. With the help of Bartlomiej Posnik, M.D., Texas Oncology–Bastrop, Krishna Patel, M.D., Texas Oncology–Georgetown and Round Rock North, and Courtney Sheinbein, M.D., Texas Oncology–Round Rock North, Mike received several forms of treatment to treat his cancers, including surgery and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). Despite a complex and challenging triple cancer saga, Mike’s outlook is remarkably positive. “I wouldn’t be alive were it not for Texas Oncology,” says Mike. “The staff was incredible, and I can’t speak highly enough of them – I am profoundly grateful.”
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: Austin-American Statesman
3/12/2023 - In 2021, following a decade filled with devastating losses and challenges, Anita Rentfro received yet another piece of bad news...
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.