Houston Memorial City In The News
We are pleased to keep you informed on the latest news related to Houston Memorial City.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
7/1/2020 - As physicians, researchers, and health officials learn more about COVID-19, cancer patients receiving active treatment are especially vulnerable and must remain vigilant about their health. Michael Herman, M.D., radiation oncologist at Texas Oncology–Round Rock, and Branden Hsu, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City, share guidance for current patients to protect their health.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
6/1/2020 - As our communities continue to adjust to social distancing, life looks a little different. Telemedicine provides an alternative as patients can meet with their provider, when clinically appropriate, without leaving home. Lakshmi Balasubramanian, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Cedar Park, and Gury Doshi, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City, discuss how COVID-19 has triggered a rapid rise in virtual appointments that will reshape and enhance the way patients receive cancer care.
Publication: KRIV-TV (FOX, Houston)
5/18/2020 - Gury Doshi, M.D., of Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City, discusses increasing concern that patients are hesitant to undergo cancer screenings during COVID-19. According to Dr. Doshi, patients could miss the advantages of early diagnosis by delaying, which could make cancer more difficult to treat. Texas Oncology is encouraging people to continue being screened, as it's enhanced safety precautions and expanded telemedicine services.
3/6/2020 - On International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, physicians from across the Texas Oncology network shared how women can take control of their health.
Publication: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.