Pittsburg In The News
We are pleased to keep you informed on the latest news related to our practice in Midlothian, Texas.
Publication: Palestine Herald-Press, Pittsburg Gazette
5/15/2025 - Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, and Tanyel S. Williams, LMSW, ACSW, CHW, ACHP-SW, OSW-C, Texas Oncology–Greenville Lou & Jack Finney Cancer Center, Longview Cancer Center, Paris, and Pittsburg, highlight how spending time outside can significantly benefit cancer patients by improving their mental and physical well-being, reducing stress, and offering a safe environment for social interaction and physical activities.
Publication: Palestine Herald-Press, Pittsburg Gazette
3/20/2025 - Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, and Rachel Elizabeth West, RN, ANP-C, Texas Oncology–Pittsburg, discuss the importance of screening and understanding risk factors and signs of colorectal cancer, highlighting that despite advancements in screening and treatment reducing mortality rates, increasing incidence among those under 50 underscores the need for vigilance and proactive health measures.
Publication: Jacksonville Progress, Palestine Herald-Press, Pittsburg Gazette
2/23/2025 - Kelli E. Ivy, MSN, FNP-BC, OCN, Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, and Nayyar T. Syed, M.D., Texas Oncology–Pittsburg and Sulphur Springs, discuss how research in oncology is increasingly focusing on personalized cancer prevention and treatment through genetic testing, which helps individuals understand their unique DNA and the associated risks for certain cancers. By identifying harmful genetic variants—both inherited and acquired—individuals can make informed health decisions regarding early detection and prevention, with guidance from genetic professionals to navigate testing processes and implications for cancer management.
Publication: Jacksonville Progress, Palestine Herald-Press, Pittsburg Gazette
12/19/2024 - As cancer cases rise among young adults, Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center; Jesi Mitchell, AGNP, CHPN, Texas Oncology–Pittsburg and Sulphur Springs; and Sasha Davis, M.D., Texas Oncology–Jacksonville, Nacogdoches, and Tyler, discuss cancer types affecting adults under 50, signs and symptoms to watch out for, and the importance of early detection.
Publication: Jacksonville Daily Progress, Palestine Herald-Press, Pittsburg Gazette
9/21/2024 - While many cancer patients are likely to hear the word tumor when they are diagnosed, that might not be the case for the more than 4,700 Texans expected to be diagnosed with leukemia this year. For Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month this September, Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center; Rachel Elizabeth West, RN, ANP-C, Texas Oncology–Pittsburg; and Jingdong Su, M.D., Ph.D., Texas Oncology–Jacksonville, Nacogdoches, and Tyler, share the unique characteristics of this cancer type.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times, Palestine Herald-Press, Pittsburg Gazette
7/4/2024 - David George, M.D., Texas Oncology–Kyle, South Austin, Zehra Kapadia, M.D., Texas Oncology–Houston Willowbrook, Tomball, Nayyar T. Syed, M.D., Texas Oncology–Pittsburg, Sulphur Springs, and Kelli E. Ivy, MSN, FNP-BC, OCN, Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, share the eating and nutrition challenges faced by cancer patients, as well as helpful tips and resources for accessing healthy foods.
Publication: The Pittsburg Gazette
6/6/2024 - In honor of National Men's Health Month, Dr. Nayyar T. Syed, of Texas Oncology–Pittsburg and Sulphur Springs shares how men can proactively reduce their risk of cancer by maintaining a healthy diet and weight, avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol consumption, and staying active.
Publication: Palestine Herald-Press
5/31/2024 - James Wilder, M.D., of Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, Paris, and Pittsburg, emphasizes the importance of early detection through regular screenings and lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, and staying active, to significantly reduce the risk of cancer among men.
Publication: The Pittsburg Gazette
5/16/2024 - In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, 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, shares the benefits of meditation and strategies to help patients incorporate mindful practices into their daily routines.
Publication: Palestine Herald-Press
5/9/2024 - Meditation is a common mind-body practice often used alongside conventional treatment to help manage cancer-related symptoms and deal with the feelings that accompany cancer diagnosis and treatment. 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, shares the benefits of meditation, strategies to help patients incorporate mindful practices into their daily routines, and mindfulness resources created by Texas Oncology to help cancer patients at every stage of their journey.