Texas Oncology-Gatesville In the News
Media Outlet: Central Texas Life with Ann Harder
2/29/2024- Carl G. Chakmakjian, D.O., FACP, medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Gatesville, Mexia, and Waco, joined his longtime cervical cancer patient Amy Faulkner on Central Texas Life with Ann Harder to discuss Amy’s treatment journey over the past eight years. Amy, a high school teacher, shares how she balanced school and treatment, how her family was her best support system, and how her cancer treatment even inspired her daughter to become a nurse.
Media Outlet: KWTX-TV (CBS, Waco)
2/7/2024- Amy Faulkner, 48, an honors and AP teacher at China Spring High School, spoke with KWTX-TV (CBS, Waco) about her cancer treatment journey and how she balanced life as a high school English teacher, never calling in sick a single day. Her oncologist, Carl Chakmakjian, D.O., FACP, Texas Oncology-Gatesville, Mexia, and Waco, shared more about Amy’s treatment and how well she responded, emphasizing how tough she is.
Media Outlet: WACOAN Magazine
2/2/2023- The recent survey by Texas Oncology, “EveryBody Has a Story,” reveals the hidden impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment on a patient’s mental health. Texas Oncology’s Stephanie B. Broussard, LCSW-S, APHSW-C, director of social work and palliative care at Texas Oncology, and Carl G. Chakmakjian, D.O., FACP, Texas Oncology–Gatesville, Mexia and Waco, shared with the WACOAN the need for support beyond medical treatment for cancer patients and how others can provide the much needed aid for their loved one going through treatment.
Media Outlet: KCEN-TV (NBC, Waco)
10/17/2022- For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Carl G. Chakmakjian, D.O., FACP, Texas Oncology–Gatesville, Mexia and Waco joins KCEN-TV (NBC, Waco) to discuss the prevalence of breast cancer in males. Dr. Chakmakjian explains how men typically present with more advanced disease than women, which is why awareness of this disease among men is very important, top risk factors for men and more.
11/25/2019- Carl Chakmakjian, D.O., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Waco, Gatesville, and Mexia, shares insights on pancreatic cancer during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
6/19/2019- Texas Oncology’s Dr. Carl Chakmakjian shares important facts regarding men and cancer, and key considerations at any age.