Fort Worth Cancer Center In The News
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Publication: TCU 360
11/7/2023 - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many may be considering genetic testing for breast cancer. Jennifer Hecht, breast surgeon at Texas Breast Specialists–Fort Worth Cancer Center, explains that knowing your family history and personal risk can help your care team determine if genetic testing is appropriate.
Publication: SurvivorNet
8/21/2023 - Noelle G. Cloven, M.D., Texas Oncology–Fort Worth Cancer Center was featured in a video on SurvivorNet discussing the ovarian cancer landscape. Dr. Cloven joined SurvivorNet and dove into the evolving ovarian cancer treatment space discussing topics from the latest guidance on PARP inhibitors, how the new drug Elahere is providing hope to cancer patients, folate receptor–alpha positive ovarian cancer, mirvetuximab soravtansine and more.
9/22/2022 - Every year, more than 100,000 women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer, and the only one that is increasing in both incidence and deaths. In recognition of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in September, Noelle Cloven, M.D., a gynecologic oncologist at Texas Oncology–Fort Worth Cancer Center, shares how endometrial cancer disproportionately affects women of color and what women can do to lower their risk of endometrial cancer.
6/1/2022 - In recognition of Cancer Research Month, Noelle Cloven, M.D., at Texas Oncology–Fort Worth Cancer Center, and Shail Dalal, M.D., at Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, share about the importance of clinical trials and their accessibility to cancer patients across the state – regardless of whether they live in a rural and urban area.
Publication: Fort Worth Magazine
11/1/2021 - Exciting research in oncology is shifting toward a more personalized approach to cancer prevention and treatment – starting with genetics. Jennifer West, MSN, RN, AGNP-BC, CMSRN, nurse practitioner at Texas Oncology–Fort Worth Cancer Center explains how the genetic blueprint that determines your hair and eye color also shapes your risk for developing certain diseases, such as cancer.
9/17/2021 - Christopher LaFargue, M.D., M.S., is now seeing patients at Texas Oncology–Fort Worth Cancer Center. Learn more about Dr. LaFargue and his approach to managing women’s cancers.
Publication: Fort Worth Magazine
8/31/2021 - When it comes to cancer, advancements in clinical trials and research are our greatest hopes for eliminating the disease. Harris Naina, M.D, FACP, FRCP, hematologist, and Noelle Gillette Cloven, M.D., gynecologic oncology surgeon, Texas Oncology-Fort Worth Cancer Center, explain how to talk to your doctor about participating in a clinical trial.
Publication: Fort Worth Magazine, Houston Medical Times
3/24/2021 - COVID-19 vaccines bring new hope and opportunity to slow the spread of the virus. Sanjay Oommen, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Fort Worth Cancer Center and Arvind Bhandari, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Sugar Land, explain the importance of understanding how vaccinations work, why they are safe for current cancer patients and survivors, and what to expect at your vaccination appointment.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Corsicana Daily Sun, Fort Worth Magazine, Houston Medical Times
1/1/2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, work, communicate, and interact. The start of a new year is a great opportunity to hit reset on health goals. Ashwani Agarwal, M.D., medical oncologist, Texas Oncology–Corsicana, Chi Pham, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Fort Worth Cancer Center, Punit Chadha, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–South Austin, and Srinath Sundararajan, M.D., FACP, medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Katy, share tips for prioritizing health and wellness in 2021.
Publication: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
10/19/2020 - Christina Thompson and Deborah Hyde were both diagnosed with breast cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both patients and their medical oncologist, Chi Pham, M.D., of Texas Oncology–Fort Worth Cancer Center, encourage women to keep their annual mammogram, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.