Denton In The News
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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.
3/29/2023 - 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.
10/1/2022 - Camille Johnson, M.D., recalls moments growing up that inspired her to become a doctor and what song best encapsulates her mantra of bringing happiness and joy to her cancer patients.
2/14/2022 - Hematologist and medical oncologist Gary Lu, M.D., Ph.D., recently joined Texas Oncology–Denton. Dr. Lu shares his vision for the future of cancer treatment and a message to his prospective patients.
Publication: Denton Record-Chronicle
10/11/2021 - One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Charles Kurkul, medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Denton discusses the role genetic testing can play in the early detection of breast cancer.
Publication: Denton County Magazine
9/10/2021 - One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Charles Kurkul, medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Denton discusses the role genetic testing can play in the early detection of breast cancer.
5/27/2021 - Charles Tucker enrolled in a clinical trial in July 2016 after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Charles shared his experience in recognition of National Cancer Research Month.
Publication: Denton Record-Chronicle
6/22/2020 - Texas Oncology announced the opening of a new cancer center at 2600 Scripture St., combining its Denton North and South locations. The 30,000-square-foot center will offer medical oncology, hematology, and radiation therapy services, in addition to an on-site pharmacy and laboratory.
6/22/2020 - The new comprehensive cancer center combined the Denton North and Denton South locations to offer patients access to medical oncology, hematology, and radiation therapy services, all at one convenient location.
Publication: Denton Record-Chronicle
10/4/2017 - In the U.S., one in eight women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. News and information about breast cancer has helped increase awareness about the disease tremendously. While awareness of breast cancer has improved, the disease unfortunately remains the second-deadliest cancer among American women.