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Publication: Austin American-Statesman
12/4/2024 - Aimee Mackey, M.D., FACS, Texas Breast Specialists–San Marcos and South Austin, spoke with the Austin American-Statesman alongside her patient, Rachel Crump, to discuss the factors driving the increase in breast cancer diagnoses among women under fifty.
Publication: KXAN (NBC, Austin)
12/3/2024 - Shaun P. McKenzie, M.D., FACS, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists-Round Rock and South Austin joined KXAN News’ midday team to highlight Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and how the most challenging aspects of diagnosing pancreatic cancer are its vague symptoms.
Publication: Austin American-Statesman
12/3/2024 - Shaun P. McKenzie, M.D., FACS, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists-Round Rock and South Austin joined an exclusive interview with the Austin American-Statesman to discuss a new non-invasive procedure for liver cancer: histotripsy.
Publication: Houston Medical Times
12/2/2024 - Today, someone in their 30s and 40s has a higher risk of developing cancer than their grandparents did when they were that age. Gury Doshi, M.D., medical oncologist and hematologist atTexas Oncology–Houston Memorial City and Katy, gives insights into this trend and shares what young adults need to know about their cancer risk and the importance early detection.
Publication: Telemundo Breast Cancer Segment 2024
11/14/2024 - It's not too late to schedule your breast cancer screening! Check out this month's Telemundo segment featuring breast surgeon Dr. Alison Barron, to learn more about the importance of screening and early detection.
Publication: New Braunfels Herald - Zeitung HZ
11/14/2024 - In 2021, Kelli Sosa was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. While undergoing chemotherapy and surgeries, doctors determined that Sosa had the BRCA 2 gene, a hereditary gene that significantly increases a person’s risk for breast and ovarian cancers.
Publication: Austin American-Statesman
11/10/2024 - Darrell Garza, 36, lost his vision as a child, has battled testicular cancer twice — once at 24, then again at 34 — and has undergone multiple surgeries, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Amidst his cancer diagnoses and treatment, he worked to find the bright side in every situation, leaning on his loved ones and his care team, led by Kyle T. Keyes, M.D., Texas Urology Specialists–Austin, Austin Midtown, and South Austin, to come out on top. Today, he is sharing his story in the hopes of inspiring others facing difficult diagnoses.
Publication: Longview News-Journal
11/9/2024 - Texas Oncology–Longview Cancer Center held a grand reopening event to celebrate its expansion and renovation project, which aimed to modernize and expand patient waiting areas and make space for more providers and new equipment.
11/8/2024 - This year, approximately 41,630 new cases of liver cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the United States. With incidence rates more than tripling since 1980, liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally.
11/7/2024 - This time of year, when food-focused gatherings are in abundance, many people will experience common symptoms of overeating, such as heartburn, nausea, and abdominal discomfort. For most experiencing these symptoms, there isn’t a cause for concern as they can find relief with diet changes or occasional use of over-the-counter medications. However, for others, these can be the first signs of stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer.