Round Rock In The News
We are pleased to keep you informed on the latest news related to our practice in Round Rock.
Publication: Austin American-Statesman
9/1/2024 - Scott White has lived in Georgetown for 34 years, where he loves to Texas two-step. He got his first physical in five years after experiencing some unusual urological symptoms, which a PSA test and subsequent MRI revealed to be prostate cancer. With the help of Dr. Tsai and Dr. Herman, he underwent radiation and hormone therapy. Scott says his cancer treatment taught him to have grace for his body and be grateful for all it is capable of. Today, Scott has no evidence of disease; he is now a staunch advocate for regular health screenings and can’t wait to dust off his cowboy boots and get back on the dance floor.
Publication: Austin American-Statesman
3/4/2024 - Fredella Prather, 59, never had a colonoscopy until she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the fall of 2020. Her diagnosis came shortly after her best friend Trudy lost her own battle with cancer; watching Trudy’s journey gave Fredella strength to persevere and advocate for herself throughout treatment, reminding her to accept help and support from others. Fredella underwent chemotherapy and radiation followed by a robotic-assisted surgery to remove her tumor. Today, her scans are clear, and she advocates for cancer screenings with her friends and family whenever she can.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
3/1/2024 - Scans are an essential part of cancer treatment and survivorship care, so recognizing and managing scanxiety is essential to help patients get the care they need. Shaun P. McKenzie, M.D., FACS, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–Round Rock and South Austin and Antonio Nathan Villamor III, M.D., colorectal surgeon, Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists–Pasadena, explain that while colonoscopies often have a reputation for being stressful, painful, or embarrassing, this common procedure is usually quick and can be done under different types of anesthesia.
Publication: KTBC-TV (FOX, Austin)
2/8/2024 - Rebecca L. Wiatrek, M.D., FACS, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists-Austin Central and Round Rock joined KTBC-TV’s (FOX, Austin) “HealthBeat” segment to discuss stomach cancer, in light of country singer Toby Keith’s recent death by this disease. According to the American Cancer Society, stomach cancer accounts for 1.5% of all new cancer cases diagnosed each year in the U.S., making this disease fairly rare, yet one to know the signs and symptoms for.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
2/2/2024 - When it comes to the heart and cancer treatment, balancing the effectiveness of cancer therapies with the preservation of heart function is essential to improving the long-term cardiovascular health of cancer patients. Karen Cohen, M.D.,Texas Oncology–Austin Central and Round Rock and Andrew Jackson, M.D., Texas Oncology–The Woodlands, share how healthcare providers and cancer patients can make informed decisions when it comes to matters of the heart.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
11/3/2023 - National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is in November and Texas Oncology is recognizing the power of this important and deeply personalized care, and how hospice improves quality of life for patients near the end of life and supports those who love them, in their latest byline in the Austin and Houston Medical Times.
Publication: Mas Mujer Austin
10/23/2023 - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of a disease that affects thousands of men and women. No matter your age or ethnicity, the disease has likely already had an impact on your life. Sherrie Thomas, M.D., FACS, Texas Breast Specialists–Austin North and Round Rock and St. David’s HealthCare shared with Mas Mujer Austin personal risk factors to watch for, breast cancer symptoms and screening guidelines, which are key to prevention.
Publication: People Magazine
5/16/2023 - Breast cancer patient Emily Williams shares her extraordinary cancer journey, from being diagnosed while expecting her second child, to giving birth just days after finishing chemotherapy and running the London Marathon shortly after. People Magazine shares how Texas Oncology helped navigate her treatment throughout pregnancy - all the way to her daughter's delivery day.
Publication: KVUE-TV (ABC, Austin)
5/14/2023 - "There's been other pregnant women diagnosed with breast cancer. All it does is just change the course of action," says Emily Williams, who was diagnosed with Stage IIB breast cancer only a month after finding out she was pregnant with her second child. Over the course of a year, Emily braved all the challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment and delivered a healthy baby girl less than a week after her last round of chemotherapy. Months later, Emily ran the London Marathon, raising thousands of dollars for cancer research. Emily and her care team, Debra Patt, M.D., Ph.D., MBA at Texas Oncology–Austin Central and Rebecca L. Wiatrek, M.D., FACS at Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–Austin Central, share the importance of breast cancer screening for women, how they navigated Emily’s cancer treatment during pregnancy, and the power of having a strong support team.
Publication: Austin Business Journal
5/12/2023 - The Austin Under 40 Awards honor industry leaders under the age of 40 making a difference in the Central Texas community. Michael Herman, M.D., Texas Oncology–Austin North Radiation Oncology and Round Rock, was chosen as a finalist in the Medicine and Healthcare category.