Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center In The News
Read the latest Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center news and stories.
8/31/2022 - Benjamin Lee Kitchens, M.D., shares who inspired him to become a second-generation oncologist and a special hobby he has had since he was a teenager.
8/31/2022 - Bradley W. Christensen, M.D., shares a personal moment in his life that inspired him to specialize in cancer care and what excites him about the future of cancer therapies and clinical trials at Texas Oncology.
Publication: D Magazine
8/30/2022 - If there was one thing you could do that has the potential to help you feel better and live a longer, healthier life, would you do it? Most women would say yes. However, the process of fitting that “one thing” into their busy schedules often proves difficult. Laura Divine, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., Texas Oncology–Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center Gynecologic Oncology and Texas Oncology–Rockwall and Alison Unzeitig Barron, M.D., F.A.C.S., Texas Breast Specialists–Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center and Texas Breast Specialists–Carrollton share with D Magazine what women should know about annual screenings for cancer detection and the latest news in gynecologic cancer.
5/25/2022 - When most people think of cancer research, images of microscopes and laboratories come to mind. In reality, our clinical teams are conducting research into tomorrow’s cancer breakthroughs together with our patients every day at many practice locations across Texas. Learn more about Texas Oncology’s ground-breaking cancer research and clinical trials.
Publication: The ASCO Post
4/25/2022 - The next-generation inhibitor of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) may be effective in mantle cell lymphoma for patients previously treated with an older BTK inhibitor, according to results from the phase I/II BRUIN trial. M. Yair Levy, M.D., a hematologist and medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center, offered his thoughts on the phase I/II BRUIN study1 for The ASCO Post.
3/21/2022 - Texas Oncology–Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center recently welcomed Preethi John, M.D., to their team. Dr. John discusses her approach to personalized patient care and vision for the future of cancer treatment.
Publication: KERA News
3/21/2022 - Scanning for colorectal cancer can save lives, but many dread a large amount of solution you consume to clean out the colon. Roberto Rodriguez-Ruesga, M.D., FACS, FASCRS, colorectal surgeon at Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center, McKinney South, and Plano East, talked with KERA’s Sam Baker about some alternatives and tips to make the preparation easier.
3/8/2022 - In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, colorectal surgeon, Roberto Rodriguez-Ruesga, M.D., FACS, FASCRS, shares what he believes people should know about lowering their risk of colorectal cancer.
12/23/2021 - Gynecologic oncologist Brandon Sawyer, M.D., recently joined Texas Oncology–Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Sawyer shares his approach to patient care and passion for treating women’s cancers.
Publication: D Magazine
12/1/2021 - Taking time out of your busy schedule to see a doctor for suspicious symptoms, a new ache or pain, a nagging cough, or any other unexplainable health concern doesn’t usually rank high on the list of things to do. Steven Paulson, M.D., medical oncologist and president and chairman of the board at Texas Oncology, explains why some symptoms shouldn't be ignored.