Southwest Fort Worth In The News

We are pleased to keep you informed on the latest news related to our practice in Southwest Fort Worth.

10/1/2021 - Detecting Breast Cancer – From Vigilance to Suspicion to Confirmation

Publication: Fort Worth Magazine
10/1/2021 - The path from routine screening to suspected cancer to confirmed diagnosis usually is the shorter part of a longer cancer journey. Jennifer Hecht, D.O., FACOS, breast surgeon, Texas Breast Specialists–Granbury and Southwest Fort Worth, explains that better understanding of these preliminary steps can help set you on the right course for a successful cancer fight.

4/27/2020 - Why you still might have trouble scheduling your surgery despite relaxed coronavirus rules

Publication: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
4/27/2020 - With Governor Abbott’s relaxed restrictions in place, some hospital systems and clinics in Tarrant County said they are starting to reschedule procedures — but in a limited way as they assess the new caveats. According to Jennifer Hecht, D.O., FACOS, Texas Breast Specialists-Southwest Fort Worth, in order to ensure safety during the outbreak, surgeons will need to evaluate each patient’s risk, their cancer, and timing before determining when to move forward with surgery.

10/9/2019 - Fact vs. Fiction: Three Breast Cancer Truths You Need to Know

10/9/2019 - Jennifer Snow, D.O., who specializes in breast cancer surgery at Texas Breast Specialists and sees patients in Granbury, and Southwest Fort Worth, sheds light on common breast cancer myths.

10/21/2017 - Brenda Jones Tompkins: Cancer Patient Looks Back With Gratitude

Publication: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
10/21/2017 - Following her husband's advice, she called her gynecologist to discuss the symptom. After consulting with her gynecologist, Brenda was referred to Dr. Jennifer Snow, a breast surgeon at Texas Breast Specialists–Southwest Fort Worth, a part of Texas Oncology. The surgeon was highly recommended by other women who had breast procedures.

10/14/2017 - Cancer Patient Learns Caring for Yourself Is a Gift to Others

Publication: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
10/14/2017 - Like countless other women, Angie Girgenti put off getting her annual mammogram. Life was hectic for the 45-year-old, who was still reeling from the sudden death of her husband, Nick, two days after Christmas 2013. The gregarious, "full of life Italian" suffered a heart attack while sleeping.

10/30/2016 - Story of a Breast Cancer Survivor – Beverly Butler

Publication: Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, TX 
10/30/2016 - Beverly Butler, a Texas Oncology–Southwest Fort Worth patient, was diagnosed two years ago with stage III triple-negative breast cancer. Since then, she has undergone chemotherapy, surgical intervention and radiation.

10/9/2016 - Story of a Breast Cancer Survivor – Laurel Erb

Publication: Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, TX
10/9/2016 - Breast cancer survivor and Texas Oncology–Southwest Fort Worth patient Laurel Erb was diagnosed two and a half years ago with breast cancer. Now in the survivorship stage of her cancer journey, Laurel credits cancer for giving her life purpose, to help others along the way.