Cedar Park In The News
We are pleased to keep you informed on the latest news related to our practice in Cedar Park.
7/16/2020 - Lakshmi Balasubramanian, M.D., discusses the importance of self-care for cancer patients, and ways physicians at Texas Oncology have adapted cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
6/29/2020 - Bridget O’Brien, D.O., FACS, discusses ways breast cancer patients can take care of their physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
6/1/2020 - As our communities continue to adjust to social distancing, life looks a little different. Telemedicine provides an alternative as patients can meet with their provider, when clinically appropriate, without leaving home. Lakshmi Balasubramanian, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Cedar Park, and Gury Doshi, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City, discuss how COVID-19 has triggered a rapid rise in virtual appointments that will reshape and enhance the way patients receive cancer care.
Publication: Houston Medical Times, Austin Medical Times
2/1/2020 - According to the National Institutes of Health, a hopeful outlook can help the body deal with cancer. Once the initial shock of diagnosis wears off, you may feel a wide range of emotions, but finding a sense of motivation and hope can help you face the many challenges of cancer.
12/23/2019 - Bridget O’Brien, D.O., FACS, breast surgical oncologist at Texas Breast Specialists in Cedar Park and Georgetown, was among 1,992 initiates from around the world to become a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Publication: KVUE-TV (ABC, Austin)
7/31/2019 - Andrew Shaw, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Cedar Park was featured on KVUE-TV discussing the benefits of creative expression for cancer patients as part of the healing process. In particular, studies have shown that music therapy can help patients address anxiety, reduce fatigue, and even manage pain. Dr. Shaw also notes the importance of emotional well-being, emphasizing Texas Oncology’s focus on treating the whole patient, not just their disease.
2/6/2019 - Georgetown is known for small-town charm, but it’s also experienced booming growth, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. list in recent years.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
1/9/2019 - Caregivers are the unsung heroes of cancer care. They stand with patients to provide critical emotional and physical support and care that enables cancer patients to complete their treatments. Recognizing the role of caregivers can be overwhelming at times, Drs. Andrew Shaw, Texas Oncology–Cedar Park, and Sanjay Sethi, Texas Oncology–Sugarland, outline a few practical steps to help caregivers find balance.
Publication: KTBC-TV (FOX, Austin)
11/2/2018 - Dr. Lakshmi Bala of Texas Oncology–Cedar Park joined Casting for Recovery’s Lise Lozelle on KTBC-TV’s “Good Day Austin” to discuss the organization’s fly fishing retreats for women with breast cancer. In this interview, Dr. Bala discusses her involvement as a retreat Medical Coordinator as well as the unique benefits that these retreats offer patients.
Publication: Austin American-Statesman
10/21/2018 - After discovering a lump in her breast during her second pregnancy, Christina Duhon waited until after delivery to have the lump removed and examined - only to find out it was cancerous. With a desire to be a part of an innovative treatment, Christina asked her doctors to enroll her in a clinical trial that offered improvement in disease control by adding a novel targeted inhibitor agent to standard treatment.