Katy In The News
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The health and safety of our patients and staff is our priority.
- Facemasks are required to be worn at all times.
- Multiple visitors are allowed to accompany patients during clinic appointments (no longer limited to one visitor per patient).
- Visitors of any age are not allowed in chemotherapy suites.
We are pleased to keep you informed on the latest news related to our practice in Katy.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Corsicana Daily Sun, Houston Medical Times
9/4/2022 - According to a survey conducted among more than 2,000 U.S. adults, nearly half reported using telemedicine since the start of the pandemic. Technology advancements and their benefits to cancer patients have transcended the virtual office visit to also encompass digital symptom tracking and integration with patient communications platforms, all to deliver comprehensively better care. Nihar K. Patel, M.D., Texas Oncology–Round Rock, Ashwani Agarwal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Corsicana and Gury Doshi, M.D., Texas Oncology–Bellville, Houston Memorial City and Katy share more on the benefits of telemedicine, how telemedicine is used in cancer care and the future of telemedicine in cancer care.
Publication: Houston Medical Times
6/1/2022 - A cancer diagnosis can be a life-altering event for patients and their families, but it also often puts a very personal matter front and center in a professional setting – the workplace. Branden Hsu, M.D., Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City and Texas Oncology–Katy shares effective ways to support cancer patients in the workplace to improve a patient’s cancer experience and outlook.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Corsicana Daily Sun, Houston Medical Times, Natural Awakenings, Palestine Herald-Press
10/1/2021 - Responding quickly to new symptoms is especially important for detecting and preventing breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in American women. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ashwani Agarwal, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Corsicana, Bindupriya Chandrasekaran M.D., MRCS, breast surgical oncologist at Texas Breast Specialists–Methodist Cancer Centers, Shail Dalal, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, Moya Griffin, M.D., FACS breast surgical oncologist at Texas Breast Specialists–Austin North, and Jamie Terry, M.D., MHCE, FACS breast surgical oncologist at Texas Breast Specialists in Houston explain the importance of routine breast cancer screenings.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
7/1/2021 - From new drug therapies to advancements in radiation therapy and promising clinical trials, medical breakthroughs are transforming the way cancer is treated, helping patients live longer, fuller lives. Nilesh Verma, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Austin Midtown and Gurjyot Gury K. Doshi, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City, Katy, and Bellville, explain new approaches and research that are solving previously vexing problems for oncologists and patients.
3/22/2021 - Social workers play an essential role in the integrated, multi-disciplinary care team that surrounds cancer patients at Texas Oncology. Learn why our social workers are passionate about supporting patients and their families.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Corsicana Daily Sun, Fort Worth Magazine, Houston Medical Times
1/1/2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, work, communicate, and interact. The start of a new year is a great opportunity to hit reset on health goals. Ashwani Agarwal, M.D., medical oncologist, Texas Oncology–Corsicana, Chi Pham, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Fort Worth Cancer Center, Punit Chadha, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–South Austin, and Srinath Sundararajan, M.D., FACP, medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Katy, share tips for prioritizing health and wellness in 2021.
Publication: Houston Chronicle
10/14/2020 - Srinath Sundararajan, M.D., FACP, medical oncologist and hematologist at Texas Oncology–Katy, encourages patients to get breast cancer screenings because early detection is the best way to beat the disease. Dr. Sundararajan further explains that 90 to 95 percent of patients whose breast cancer is detected early respond well to treatment and are still living five years later.
10/2/2020 - Regular cancer screenings are important parts of prevention and early detection, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. But if cancer is detected following a screening, what should you do next? Srinath Sundararajan, M.D., FACP, hematologist and medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Katy and Bellville, shares guidance.
Publication: KUHF-FM (NPR, Houston)
8/23/2020 - Houstonians are putting off their routine cancer screenings this year due to fears of catching COVID-19. According to Srinath, Sundararajan, M.D., FACP, of Texas Oncology–Katy and Bellville, however, early detection of cancer is important as early-stage cancer treatments can be shorter, less expensive, and more effective for patients, especially those with higher risk.
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.