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11/1/2019 - A Brighter Outlook for Metastatic Breast Cancer

Publication: CURE Magazine
11/1/2019 - Michelina Cairo, M.D., of Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City, was featured in a CURE Magazine article about new metastatic breast cancer treatments that are improving patient quality of life and survival rates. Dr. Cairo explained the role of drug combinations and menopause in metastatic cancer treatments.

9/1/2019 - Fresh, Seasonal, and Local: Three Ways Eating with the Harvest Improves Your Health

Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
9/1/2019 - Choosing fresh, in-season produce offers health benefits at any age and stage of life. Michelle Ashworth, M.D., at Texas Oncology–Round Rock and Leslie Gutierrez, AGACNP-BC, APRN, MSN, at Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City, shares three things you should know about eating with the seasonal harvest.

6/1/2019 - Cancer and Motherhood: Breastfeeding Linked to Decreased Risk

Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times, The Williamson County Sun
6/1/2019 - Dr. Bridget O’Brien of Texas Breast Specialists–Georgetown and Dr. Michelina Cairo of Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City discusses an overlooked benefit of breastfeeding – lower cancer risk. Studies show that breastfeeding can reduce risk for breast, endometrial and ovarian cancers.

5/1/2019 - Advance Care Planning: Three Tips for Making Personal Health Decisions

Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times, and Round Rock Leader
5/1/2019 - Dr. Quan Dang from Texas Oncology–Round Rock and Nurse Practitioner Janice Tran from Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City discusses three tips for making personal health decisions along your cancer journey. At Texas Oncology, advance care planning professionals, who are dedicated to helping patients make decisions that will be respected throughout the cancer journey, are on hand to help. 

4/15/2019 - Cancer Harder to Detect in Women with Dense Breasts

Publication: Houston Chronicle
4/15/2019 - The Food and Drug Administration recently proposed new national standards to better communicate breast cancer risks for women with denser breasts. However, Texas providers have been ahead of the game in providing the breast density information to patients. Dr. Michelina Cairo, a breast oncologist at Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City, shares thoughts to help women understand what they should know about dense breasts.

4/1/2019 - Cooling Cap Helps Patients Maintain Hair and Self-Esteem

4/1/2019 - Clinical trial at Texas Oncology helps confirm effectiveness – helping patients like Melissa Ducker, a breast cancer patient at Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City, mitigate hair loss from chemotherapy.

3/5/2019 - Using 3D Mammography to Detect Cancer in Younger Women

Publication: KRIV–TV (FOX, Houston)
3/5/2019 - Dr. Jamie Terry from Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City explains how 3D mammographies are better at detecting breast cancer than 2D mammographies. The 3D mammography allows physicians to detect smaller breast cancers and at an early stage. 

3/1/2019 - Three Ways to Cut Your Cancer Risk and Take Back Your Health

Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
3/1/2019 - The World Health Organization reports that 30 to 50 percent of all cancers may be preventable. Drs. Punit Chadha, Texas Oncology–South Austin, and Michelina Cairo, Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City, discuss steps to improving overall health and preventing 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.

2/1/2019 - Oncology Research: Top Five Cancer Trends In 2019

Publication: Houston Medical Times
2/1/2019 - Dr. Muffaddal Morkas outlines the top five cancer care trends of 2019 in a bylined article in the Houston Medical Times.