In The News
Read the latest Texas Oncology news and stories highlighting Houston practices and patients.
2/7/2020- Henna Malik, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Houston Willowbrook, provides an overview of gallbladder cancer.
2/4/2020- Physicians from across the Texas Oncology network share their messages of hope for patients and for the future of cancer care on World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4.
Media Outlet: Houston Medical Times
2/1/2020- According to the National Institutes of Health, a hopeful outlook can help the body deal with cancer. Once the initial shock of diagnosis wears off, you may feel a wide range of emotions, but finding a sense of motivation and hope can help you face the many challenges of cancer.
Media Outlet: Houston Chronicle
1/30/2020- As a report by the American Cancer Society reveals the largest drop in cancer-related deaths in any one year, Gury Doshi, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City, discusses factors in the decline. Dr. Doshi shares her opinion that decreased tobacco use and cancer treatment advancements are largest contributors to the drop.
Media Outlet: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
1/1/2020- Maintaining quality of life and a sense of normalcy are important for cancer patients throughout their cancer journey, but treatment and the disease itself can take tremendous physical and emotional tolls on patients. Shaun McKenzie, M.D., FACS, of Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–South Austin, and Meghana Bhandari, M.D., of Texas Oncology–Sugar Land, share guidance for patients managing pain during treatment.
12/16/2019- With growing rates of new cancer diagnoses and more than 50,000 new cancer patients at Texas Oncology this year, the practice has expanded to meet the increased need for high-quality, cost-effective cancer care in Texas.
12/6/2019- Texas Oncology recently welcomed Srinath Sundararajan, M.D., FACP, now seeing patients in the Houston area. Learn more about Dr. Sundararajan’s passion to cultivate relationships with patients.
Media Outlet: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times, Pflugerville Pflag, Round Rock Leader, San Antonio Express-News
11/20/2019- Families play an integral role in cancer care. Many patients walk most of the miles of their cancer journey alongside family members – outside of the clinic or hospital. Susan Escudier, M.D., FACP, of Texas Oncology– Houston Medical Center, Krishna Patel, M.D., of Texas Oncology–Round Rock North, and Emmalind Aponte, M.D, of Texas Oncology–San Antonio Medical Center, share how families can cultivate an environment of care and support.
11/11/2019- Texas Oncology–The Woodlands recently added a radiation treatment center and became a designated comprehensive cancer center offering both medical and radiation oncology.
Media Outlet: Woodlands Online
11/5/2019- Texas Oncology–The Woodlands Radiation Center officially opened its doors to provide high-quality radiation services to local cancer patients. With the addition of the new 15,000-square-foot radiation facility, Texas Oncology–The Woodlands is now a comprehensive cancer center offering both medical and radiation oncology, sitting on the campus of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands.