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Publication: Jacksonville Progress, Palestine Herald-Press
4/12/2025 - Clinical trials rigorously follow regulatory guidelines to ensure patient safety while offering the potential for more effective treatments and innovative care options. Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, and Jingdong Su, M.D., Ph.D., Texas Oncology–Jacksonville, Nacogdoches and Tyler, share how advancements in clinical trials and research play a pivotal role in the prevention and treatment of cancer.
Publication: Chron
4/5/2025 - When it comes to cancer prevention, colorectal cancer stands out for a simple reason: with proper screening and early detection, it's not just highly treatable—it's often preventable. Despite this, it remains the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. The disconnect between preventability and mortality rates points to a critical awareness gap.
Publication: Brighter Magazine
4/2/2025 - Palliative medicine plays a vital role in cancer care by providing symptom relief and enhancing patients' quality of life, contrary to the common misconception that it is solely for end-of-life situations. Stephanie Y. Terauchi, M.D., FAAHPM, palliative medicine physician at Texas Oncology explains that by addressing both physical and emotional challenges, palliative care supports patients throughout their treatment journey and can lead to improved outcomes and potentially longer survival.
Publication: KVUE abc
4/1/2025 - Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Dr. Thiru Lakshman joined KVUE to talk about prevention, detection and treatment.
Publication: CBS News Texas
4/1/2025 - This Colon Cancer Awareness Month, health leaders are raising concerns about the rise in cases amongst younger people.
Publication: Houston Medical Times
4/1/2025 - Oluchukwu E. Oluoha, M.D., Texas Oncology–Baytown and Pasadena, emphasizes the importance of clinical trials in advancing cancer treatment and encourages cancer patients to consider participating. He suggests patients ask their oncologists about the types of clinical trials available, the benefits and risks involved, and their eligibility for participation, noting that clinical trials adhere to stringent regulatory requirements and offer potential access to new treatments.
3/31/2025 - For patients and their families, coping with the many impacts of cancer is a major challenge. Texas Oncology’s social work team focuses on providing mental health support and practical assistance through counseling, support groups, and resource connection.
Publication: Chron
3/28/2025 - When it comes to cancer prevention, colorectal cancer stands out for a simple reason: with proper screening and early detection, it's not just highly treatable—it's often preventable. Despite this, it remains the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. The disconnect between preventability and mortality rates points to a critical awareness gap.
Publication: KXAN-TV (NBC, Austin)
3/27/2025 - R. Daniel Zaunbrecher III, M.D., Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists–Austin Central and Austin South, highlights the rising incidence of colorectal cancer in younger adults, emphasizing symptoms like rectal bleeding and changes in bowel habits, as well as risk factors such as family history, diet, and lifestyle. He also notes the importance of early detection through screenings starting at age 45 and shares the various treatment modalities associated with this cancer type.
3/27/2025 - Christine Shiang, M.D., Ph.D., shares a defining moment in her medical career and an international destination she’s always wanted to visit.