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2/1/2020 - Coping with Cancer: How Finding Your Motivation Can Shape Your Journey

Publication: Houston Medical Times, Austin 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.

11/20/2019 - When it Comes to Cancer, It’s a Family Affair

Publication: 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.

8/30/2019 - Getting Familiar with Chronic Cancer: Re-Thinking How We Treat a Long-Term Diagnosis

8/30/2019 - Susan Escudier, M.D., FACP, medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Houston Medical Center and Houston Fannin shares insights on treating cancers as chronic illnesses.

8/1/2019 - Fighting Fear Itself and Finding the Courage to Seek Support During Cancer

Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
8/1/2019 - Bewilderment. Confusion. And perhaps most of all, fear. All of these feelings can accompany a diagnosis of cancer. Dr. Mathew Meeneghan of Texas Oncology–South Austin and Dr. Jamie Terry of Texas Breast Specialists–Houston Medical Center share tips for facing fear and seeking support during cancer.

2/18/2019 - Oncoplastic Breast Surgery: Lose the Tumor, Save the Breast

2/18/2019 - Oncoplastic breast surgery combines tumor removal with plastic surgery to treat cancer, while maximizing cosmetic outcomes.

1/10/2019 - Terri Pustilnik, M.D.: Preventing Cervical Cancer

1/10/2019 - We know that the most important risk factor for developing cervical cancer is the presence of the HPV virus, as more than 90 percent of all cervical cancers have been found to have it present.

8/14/2015 - Principles of Cancer Treatment Series: Medical Oncology

Publication: Indo American News
8/14/2015 - Texas Oncology-Sugar Land's Dr. Sanjay Sethi outlines how medical oncology now involves much more than just chemotherapy. There are many more targeted treatments. This is in keeping with all forms of cancer therapy—more targeted and less debilitating surgery, more focused radiation treatment, and more directed systemic treatments.

1/3/2015 - Cancer Cure & Prevention Series: Four Things about Smoking and Lung Cancer

Publication: Indo American News, Houston
1/3/2015 - Dr. Vivek S. Kavadi of Texas Oncology-Deke Slayton Cancer Center participated in an article about lung cancer awareness and information.

12/26/2013 - Women Postpone Cancer Treatment to Ensure Motherhood

Publication: KIAH-Tv (CW affiliate, Houston)
12/26/2013 - Dr. Pustilnik of Texas Oncology says her patients are changing the way she treats cancer since they don’t wanna give up the chance of having children.

11/6/2013 - Specialist Helps Patients Beat Cancer, Preserve Fertility

Publication: Ultimate Bellaire (local edition of the Houston Chronicle), Houston
11/6/2013 - Dr. Terri Pustilnik of Texas Oncology helps cancer patients chart a course of treatment to both defeat the cancer and preserve the woman's fertility.