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Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
9/1/2023 - From Friday night lights and college tailgating to NFL game day, for many Texans the most wonderful time of the year is football season. Like football, when it comes to cancer, a great defense is often the best offense. With an estimated 139,100 new cases of cancer to be diagnosed in Texas in 2023, cancer screenings are one of the most important “calls” that should be in everyone’s prevention playbook. Read why timing matters when it comes to fighting cancer and how early detection through screenings will help you score a victory against cancer.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times, Palestine Herald-Press
6/2/2023 - In recognition of National Men's Health Month, Mike Lattanzi, M.D., Texas Oncology–Austin Central, Jorge Darcourt, M.D., MHCM, Texas Oncology–Houston Medical Center, Sugar Land, and Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, share some less familiar cancers that are becoming more prevalent in men as well as lifestyle changes that can reduce cancer risk.
Publication: KPRC-TV (NBC, Houston)
5/5/2023 - Ashley Griffin, MSW, LMSW, Texas Oncology-Deke Slayton Cancer Center, Houston Medical Center, Houston Memorial City, Houston Willowbrook, Pearland and Sugar Land joins KPRC-TV (NBC, Houston) to discuss how cancer treatment negatively impacts a patient’s mental health and shares the support services and counseling Texas Oncology offers.
Publication: NPR Houston
5/5/2023 - According to a Texas Oncology survey, 70% of cancer patients have reported feeling symptoms of depression, and 60% felt the symptoms during or after cancer treatment. Rachel Mahabir, a Texas Oncology social worker, joins NPR Houston to discuss the mental toll cancer treatment has on patients shining light on not only the physical symptoms patients experience during cancer treatments, but also the symptoms of depression, anxiety and how it can impact a patients quality of life.
3/29/2023 - For patients and their families, coping with the many impacts of cancer is a major challenge. Texas Oncology’s social work team focuses on providing mental health support and practical assistance through counseling, support groups, and resource connection.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Corsicana Daily Sun, Houston Medical Times, Palestine Herald-Press
11/1/2022 - The holiday season is quickly approaching and food is often at the center of celebrations. While many look forward to tables covered in extravagant main courses, sweet desserts, and festive drinks, these gatherings can be challenging for those who are fighting cancer. Seyed Mohammad Abedi, M.D., Ph.D, Texas Oncology–Cedar Park and Marble Falls, Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine, Ashwani K. Agarwal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Corsicana and Vipal Pratin Durkal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Houston Medical Center share more about the importance of healthy eating when fighting cancer and how to maintain balanced nutrition during the holidays.
10/1/2022 - Stacia S. Pfost, M.D., shares how special moments with former patients throughout her medical education inspired her to become a breast surgeon and a creative talent that not many people know about.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
7/1/2022 - Sarcoma, referred to as a “forgotten cancer” due to its rarity, accounts for about one percent of all adult cancer diagnoses but is seen more commonly in children and teens. With Sarcoma Awareness Month in July, Lawrence E. Foote, M.D, Texas Oncology–Houston Medical Center and Sugar Land and R. Scott Lawson, M.D., Texas Oncology–New Braunfels and San Marcos share what you should know about the signs and risk factors associated with sarcoma.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Fort Bend Herald, Houston Medical Times, Palestine Herald-Press
5/1/2022 - While excessive stress is detrimental to everyone, it presents additional challenges for those who are immunocompromised, such as cancer patients. Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, Jorge Darcourt, M.D., M.H.C.M., Texas Oncology–Houston Medical Center and Sugar Land, Kelsey Espinosa, LMSW, Texas Oncology–Austin Lakeway, Bastrop and South Austin share five tips on how patients can make themselves a top priority and reduce stress while battling cancer.
2/1/2022 - Texas Oncology–Houston Medical Center and Sugar Land warmly welcome Jorge Darcourt, M.D., MHCM. Dr. Darcourt discusses what excites him about joining Texas Oncology and recent advancements in clinical cancer research.