Harlingen In the News

We are pleased to keep you informed on the latest news related to our practice in Harlingen, Texas.

10/27/2023 - 87 oncologists on the move

Publication: Becker's Hospital Review
10/27/2023 - Becker's Hospital Review listed 87 oncologists starting new roles across the United States. Among them is Vijian Dhevan, M.D., MBA, FACS, who joined Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists-Harlingen as a surgical oncologist, marking an expansion of Texas Oncology’s surgical services in the Valley.

10/18/2023 - Heart of the Valley: Mission Resident Beats Breast Cancer

Publication: KRGV-TV (ABC, Rio Grande Valley)
10/18/2023 - In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vijian Dhevan M.D., MBA, FACS, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–Harlingen, discussed mastectomies and breast cancer, emphasizing how mastectomies can reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence.

10/13/2023 - Doctor Gives Tips on Cancer Screening Best Practices

Publication: KVEO-TV (NBC, RGV)
10/13/2023 - Vijian Dhevan, M.D., MBA, FACS, a surgical oncologist at Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–Harlingen, provides tips on cancer screening during KVEO-TV's (NBC, RGV) morning broadcast. Dr. Dhevan said the most important thing to keep in mind is early detection.

9/19/2023 - Texas Oncology Expands In RGV To Provide Surgical Oncology Services

Publication: Mega Doctor News
9/19/2023 - Texas Oncology announced the expansion of its services in the Rio Grande Valley region to include surgical oncology, with the addition of Vijian Dhevan, M.D., MBA, FACS, to the physician team. Dr. Dhevan is board-certified in general surgery and has expertise in surgical oncology, as well as bariatric, pediatric (non-oncology procedures), and robotic surgery.

10/1/2022 - Dr. Awad A. Ahmed Joins Texas Oncology—Harlingen

10/1/2022 - Awad A. Ahmed, M.D., shares how his patients have instilled in him a greater appreciation for life and what he looks forward to most about moving to the Texas coast.

2/4/2020 - Messages of Hope on World Cancer Day

2/4/2020 - Physicians from across the Texas Oncology network shared their messages of hope for patients and for the future of cancer care on World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4.

11/15/2018 - Lung Cancer: Breathe in the Facts, Bust the Myths

Publication: Healthy Magazine
11/15/2018 - As 20 percent of Americans that die of lung cancer each year have never smoked, there are many myths associated with the cancer. Dr. Rogelio Salinas, medical oncologist with Texas Oncology–McAllen, and Dr. Benjamin West, medical oncologist with Texas Oncology–Harlingen, discuss the facts and myths of lung cancer.

6/7/2018 - The Great Eight: Healthy Habits for Men to Help Prevent Cancer

Publication: Healthy Magazine
6/7/2018 - Drs. Araneda and Sarhill, medical oncologists at Texas Oncology–Harlingen, discuss eight lifestyle choices that can play a key role in preventing or detecting cancer early, when it is most treatable.

3/9/2015 - Lung, Prostate, And Colon Cancers Decline Across The U.S., But Colon Cancer Still Expected to Rise i

Publication: Healthy Magazine, McAllen
3/9/2015 - Doctors Marco Araneda and Nabeel Sarhill of Texas Oncology-Harlingen wrote an article about how colon cancer diagnoses in Texas are expected to rise and gave prevention suggestions.