McAllen In The News
We are pleased to keep you informed on the latest news related to our practice in McAllen, Texas.
Publication: Woman2Woman Magazine
11/1/2023 - In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jasmine Gowarty, M.D., of Texas Oncology–McAllen, shares the importance of responding quickly to new symptoms, advocating for your health, and undergoing proactive breast cancer screening as recommended by a healthcare provider.
Publication: KVEO-TV (NBC/CBS, McAllen)
10/28/2021 - As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, women from all over the world continue to inspire many. Sylvia Guerra Fortuin, two-time breast cancer survivor, who was first diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in 2013 then again in 2019, shares her journey on keeping up with your mammograms. Sylvia’s physician, Alvaro Restrepo, M.D. of Texas Oncology-McAllen, further explains the importance of early detection, self-examinations starting at age 18 and advocates for routine checkups.
4/22/2020 - Texas Oncology–McAllen recently welcomed Ghanem Daghestani, M.D., medical oncologist. We sat down with Dr. Daghestani to discuss his passion for patient care.
2/4/2020 - Physicians from across the Texas Oncology network shared their messages of hope for patients and for the future of cancer care on World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4.
Publication: Healthy Magazine
11/15/2018 - As 20 percent of Americans that die of lung cancer each year have never smoked, there are many myths associated with the cancer. Dr. Rogelio Salinas, medical oncologist with Texas Oncology–McAllen, and Dr. Benjamin West, medical oncologist with Texas Oncology–Harlingen, discuss the facts and myths of lung cancer.
Publication: Healthy Magazine
11/15/2018 - While location would ideally never be a factor in a patient's access to specialized cancer care, in a state as vast as Texas patients often travel long distances for consultations and treatment. Dr. Benjamin West, medical oncologist with Texas Oncology–McAllen, discusses how telemedicine enables physicians to connect directly with patients who need highly specialized care, even if they live many miles away from the physicians’ offices and clinics.
Publication: Healthy Magazine, Cleburne Times-Review
10/15/2018 - While millions of people are breast cancer survivors, it remains the most common cancer affecting women. Regardless of the high survival rate of breast cancer, Dr. Nurul Wahid, medical oncologist with Texas Oncology–McAllen, and Dr. Sandhya Bejjanki, medical oncologist with Texas Oncology–Cleburne, often hear misconceptions or myths about the disease from patients. This penned byline addresses the facts and dispels common myths surrounding breast cancer.
Publication: Healthy Magazine
9/17/2018 - Steady declines in breast cancer mortality since 1990 are attributed to a combination of early detection and treatment improvements. Still, fears of chemotherapy and potentially losing their breasts with mastectomy are the top immediate concerns voiced by my patients. To help them discuss those concerns among peers, Dr. Alvaro Restrepo of Texas Oncology–McAllen collaborated with Pink Positive, a nonprofit that provides support groups for patients and caregivers.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Healthy Magazine
9/1/2018 - Cancer treatment advancements and access to high quality care in local communities means that some patients can continue to work during treatment. Texas Oncology physicians discuss how to effectively support a co-worker with cancer.
Publication: The Monitor
8/9/2018 - Dr. Suresh Ratnam, medical oncologist with Texas Oncology–McAllen, explores the relationship between diabetes and cancer, and discusses healthy behaviors to help residents of the Rio Grande Valley reduce risk, prolong life, and enhance quality of life.