Paris In The News
We are pleased to keep you informed on the latest news related to our practice in Paris.
Publication: Palestine Herald-Press
2/16/2024 - Along with remarkable advancements in life-saving cancer care, medical researchers also are making major progress in mitigating the potential impact some cancer treatment can have on the heart. James Wilder, M.D., of Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, Paris, and Pittsburg, shares how cancer treatments affect the heart and how innovations like cardioprotective medications, advanced imaging techniques, precision medicine, biomarkers, and proton therapy work to mitigate this impact.
Publication: Pittsburg Gazette
1/4/2024 - Tanyel S. Williams, LMSW, ACSW, CHW, ACHP-SW, OSW-C, a social worker at Texas Oncology–Greenville Lou & Jack Finney Cancer Center, Longview Cancer Center, Palestine Cancer Center, Paris, and Pittsburg, discusses the role of cancer caregivers, noting their responsibilities as patient advocates and ways for caregivers to deal with the emotional impact of cancer, as well as the importance of effective collaboration and advance care planning.
Publication: The Paris News
10/9/2023 - Delco Trailers is collecting donations and supplies during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for patients at Texas Oncology–Paris. "We are so grateful that Delco Trailers would do this for our patients,” said Caryn Resnick, RN, MSN, FPN, Texas Oncology–Paris, as she explained what donations like these mean to patients.
Publication: The Paris News
10/8/2023 - When it comes to breast cancer, good news is always welcome.Texas Oncology–Paris has some good news, in fact, it has great news. “At Paris Texas Oncology, we are part of a service called the genetic risk evaluation and testing (GREAT) program which provides testing for cancer associated hereditary gene mutations,” said Denim Ervin, who is a nurse practitioner at Texas Oncology in Paris.
Publication: ASCO Education Podcast
9/13/2023 - In this podcast episode, Chris Prakash, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Paris, medical director of Texas Oncology and president of the Texas Society of Clinical Oncology, discusses the need for rural populations to access clinical trials, using telemedicine for chemotherapy and clinical trials, and using political advocacy to improve cancer care in rural areas.
Publication: ASCO Education Podcast
6/21/2023 - In Part One of the ASCO Education Podcast, Sucharu "Chris" Prakash, medical oncolist at Texas Oncology–Paris and Texas Oncology and president of the Texas Society of Clinical Oncology, examines the realties practicing oncology in rural areas.
4/13/2023 - Testing for biomarkers helps oncologists connect patients to innovations in cancer treatment such as precision medicine and targeted therapies.
2/3/2022 - In observance of World Cancer Day, we spoke to hematologist and medical oncologist, Sucharu Prakash, M.D., Texas Oncology–Paris, about this year’s theme, “Close the Care Gap,” and what that means for rural populations in Texas.
Publication: The Paris News
10/3/2021 - As many breast cancer survivors around town know, Texas Oncology is one of the most invaluable resources in the Red River Valley. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Denim Ervin, RN, APN, MNSc, nurse practitioner at Texas Oncology–Paris explains the role breast cancer screenings, self-exams, and genetic testing plays in early detection of breast cancer.
Publication: The Paris News
9/13/2020 - Sucharu Prakash, M.D., of Texas Oncology–Paris, provides insight into the timing of a vaccine for the coronavirus. According to Dr. Prakash, a vaccine remains the best hope for fighting this pandemic.