9/30/2017 - CMS's Oncology Care Model Has Issues, But Participants Say Care Has Improved

Media Outlet: Specialty Pharmacy News
9/30/2017- A little more than 14 months after CMS launched its Oncology Care Model (OCM) with 17 health insurers and 196 physician group practices, the experience seems to be mostly a positive one for participants. Although there have been a few challenges since the program’s July 1, 2016, start, participants agree that the model promotes high-quality care.

9/2/2017 - Cancer Survivors of Hurricane Harvey Need Help

Media Outlet: HuffPost
9/2/2017- As a result of Hurricane Harvey, many patients have had their chemotherapy and radiation treatments halted, their surgeries postponed, and their follow up appointments for care and services placed on hold indefinitely. For cancer patients in need, there are several services available including Texas Oncology, The Cancer Support Community, and PRMA Plastic Surgery.

8/30/2017 - Texas Oncology Assisting Cancer Patients Affected by Harvey

Media Outlet: KAMR-TV (NBC, Amarillo)
8/30/2017- Texas Oncology is offering help to hurricane victims with cancer. There are more than 170 Texas locations now available for patients who need to temporarily relocate their treatment and care services. Anyone who is interested should contact Texas Oncology.

4/17/2017 - Cancer Doesn’t Care Where You Live

Media Outlet: AARP
4/17/2017- Patients don’t have to choose between high-quality care and proximity to their hometown because cancer doesn’t care where you live. That’s why Texas Oncology was founded 30 years ago with this notion in mind.

1/7/2017 - Beilue: Amarillo doc Phillip Periman blazed new medical trails

Media Outlet: Amarillo Globe-News
1/7/2017- Texas Oncology-Amarillo’s Dr. Philip Periman is retiring after a 55-year career in oncology. He was a trail-blazer in Amarillo medicine, dedicating 40 years to developing the oncology practice in his hometown.

5/3/2015 - 3D Breast Cancer Technology Arrives in Amarillo

Media Outlet: KFDA-TV (CBS)
5/3/2015- Texas Breast Specialist-Amarillo's Dr. Lova Arenivas discusses the practice's newest 3D mammography technology that will allow physicians to better detect breast cancer at earlier stages.

4/7/2015 - Texas Breast Specialists Brings 3D Mammography to the Area

Media Outlet: KAMR-TV (NBC), Amarillo
4/7/2015- Texas Breast Specialist-Amarillo's Dr. Lova Arenivas is interviewed about early breast cancer detection with 3D mammography.

3/20/2015 - Cancer Research on the High Plains

Media Outlet: KAMR-TV (NBC)
3/20/2015- Texas Oncology-Amarillo Cancer Center's Dr. Leonardo Forero discusses the importance of clinical trials and cancer research.

3/5/2015 - 3-D Breast Cancer Technology Arrives in Amarillo

Media Outlet: KFDA-TV (CBS), Amarillo
3/5/2015- Texas Breast Specialist-Amarillo's Dr. Lova Arenivas was cited in an article about how new breast cancer technology will help detect the disease earlier.

3/2/2015 - 3D Mammography Arrives in Amarillo

3/2/2015- New 3D mammography offered at Texas Breast Specialists–Amarillo, a first for Amarillo, may save more lives by diagnosing breast cancer at earlier, more treatable stages.