Media Outlet: Pittsburg Gazette
5/15/2025- Tanyel S. Williams, LMSW, ACSW, CHW, ACHP-SW, OSW-C, Texas Oncology–Greenville Lou & Jack Finney Cancer Center, Longview Cancer Center, Paris, and Pittsburg, highlights how spending time outside can significantly benefit cancer patients by improving their mental and physical well-being, reducing stress, and offering a safe environment for social interaction and physical activities.
Media Outlet: 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.
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.
Media Outlet: Palestine Herald-Press, Pittsburg Gazette
3/20/2025- Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, and Rachel Elizabeth West, RN, ANP-C, Texas Oncology–Pittsburg, discuss the importance of screening and understanding risk factors and signs of colorectal cancer, highlighting that despite advancements in screening and treatment reducing mortality rates, increasing incidence among those under 50 underscores the need for vigilance and proactive health measures.
Media Outlet: Jacksonville Progress, Palestine Herald-Press, Pittsburg Gazette
2/23/2025- Kelli E. Ivy, MSN, FNP-BC, OCN, Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, and Nayyar T. Syed, M.D., Texas Oncology–Pittsburg and Sulphur Springs, discuss how research in oncology is increasingly focusing on personalized cancer prevention and treatment through genetic testing, which helps individuals understand their unique DNA and the associated risks for certain cancers. By identifying harmful genetic variants—both inherited and acquired—individuals can make informed health decisions regarding early detection and prevention, with guidance from genetic professionals to navigate testing processes and implications for cancer management.
Media Outlet: Jacksonville Progress, Palestine Herald-Press, Pittsburg Gazette
12/19/2024- As cancer cases rise among young adults, Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center; Jesi Mitchell, AGNP, CHPN, Texas Oncology–Pittsburg and Sulphur Springs; and Sasha Davis, M.D., Texas Oncology–Jacksonville, Nacogdoches, and Tyler, discuss cancer types affecting adults under 50, signs and symptoms to watch out for, and the importance of early detection.
Media Outlet: 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.
Media Outlet: KLTV-TV (ABC, Tyler)
10/7/2024- Texas Oncology recently expanded its pediatric hematology-oncology services in East Texas with the opening of a new satellite office in Tyler. Matthew Fletcher, M.D., Texas Oncology–Tyler Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, shared the importance of bringing this specialized cancer care closer to home for East Texas residents.
Media Outlet: The Paris News
10/7/2024- For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Denim Ervin, RN, APN, MNSc, Texas Oncology–Paris, shares the importance of early detection and how genetic testing can help women understand their risk for developing breast cancer.
Media Outlet: Jacksonville Daily Progress, Palestine Herald-Press, Pittsburg Gazette
8/24/2024- Heather Scott Pulaski, M.D., of Texas Oncology–Tyler and Longview Cancer Center, shares the importance of scheduling regular "well-woman" visits for women and girls, as well as pertinent information about gynecologic cancers.