Odessa West Texas Cancer Center In The News
We are pleased to keep you informed on the latest news related to our practice in Odessa West Texas Cancer Center.
Publication: KMID-TV (ABC, Midland)
10/6/2023 - Jessica Sikazwe, nurse practitioner at Texas Oncology–Odessa West Texas Cancer Center, shared why screening and early detection of cancer is important, along with examples of patient stories in which screenings helped patients treat their cancer early. She emphasized that Texas Oncology offers different treatments for various types of cancer – such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy – and that patients do not have to travel to another city to receive treatment.
Publication: Dallas Medical Journal
1/1/2022 - Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder, affecting more than 100,000 people in the United States. For the Dallas Medical Journal, Joel Weinthal, MD, pediatric oncologist and hematologist at Texas Oncology–Medical City Dallas Pediatric Hematology– Oncology and Texas Oncology–Odessa West Texas Cancer Center takes a brief look at the current diagnosis and treatment of sickle cell disease, how it has evolved over the years, and shares exciting recent medical advancements that have the potential to drastically improve the quality of life for patients.
12/20/2021 - Joel Weinthal, M.D., pediatric oncologist and hematologist at Texas Oncology–Medical City Dallas Pediatric Hematology– Oncology and Texas Oncology–Odessa West Texas Cancer Center shares insight on treatments prevent complications and, potentially, offer a cure for sickle cell disease.
9/11/2018 - Kelash Bajaj, M.D., has joined the community-based cancer care team at Texas Oncology–Odessa. Dr. Bajaj will practice comprehensive care, providing high-quality, personalized treatments for local patients.
Publication: PermianBasin360.com (Website of KMID-TV), Midland
2/1/2013 - Doctor Pankaj Khandelwal, with the West Texas Cancer Center, a member of the Texas Oncology Group, has a personal view of what cancer can do to people.