4/30/2019 - Texas Oncology Joins San Antonio’s Fiesta Celebration

4/30/2019- Texas Oncology joined San Antonio’s annual Fiesta celebration by presenting Fiesta Medals to its employees, in addition to other clinics in the area.

4/16/2019 - Texas Oncology to Participate in Humana’s New Value-Based Care Model

4/16/2019- Humana is engaging physician groups, including Texas Oncology, to launch a national, value-based care oncology program to improve the patient experience and outcomes. 

4/8/2019 - Mammogram Regulation Changes

Media Outlet: WOAI-TV (NBC, San Antonio)
4/8/2019- Following new FDA mammography standards, Dr. Kathryn Wagner of Texas Breast Specialists–San Antonio Downtown discusses how these recommended changes will decrease the delay of diagnosis. The FDA now recommends women with dense breast tissue to seek out additional testing, in addition to setting a stricter timeline for mammogram results to be shared with women.

4/5/2019 - Value-Based Care: Improving Outcomes, Reducing Costs for Texas Oncology Patients

4/5/2019- A sharper focus on patient-outcomes is the aim of value-based care programs Texas Oncology has embraced.

3/27/2019 - Genetic Testing Helps SA Family Prevent Cancer

Media Outlet: KSAT12-TV (ABC, San Antonio)
3/27/2019- As a result of genetic testing, ovarian cancer patient Farrell Reyes was able to identify a BRCA mutation, allowing not only her to receive special insight into her diagnosis, but it also helped her family understand their risks. Dr. Joseph de la Garza, gynecologic oncologist with Texas Oncology–San Antonio Medical Center, discusses the benefits of genetic testing for patients and their families.

3/17/2019 - Beat Cancer Before You Have It—Prevent It

Media Outlet: San Antonio Express-News
3/17/2019- Texas Oncology–San Antonio Medical Center medical oncologist and hematologist, John Renshaw, M.D. details what actions can be taken to prevent cancer before it occurs. Quitting smoking, eating right, limiting drinking and exercising can all lower one's risk of cancer. 

2/25/2019 - Quilt Donation Wraps Uvalde Cancer Patients in Warmth and Love

2/25/2019- Sabinal Quilt Club donates two dozen quilts to Texas Oncology-Uvalde patients, including some quilts specially designed for patients in wheelchairs.

2/18/2019 - Sabinal Group Spreads Love with Quilts for Cancer Patients

Media Outlet: Uvalde Leader-News
2/18/2019- The Sabinal Quilters' Club visited Texas Oncology-Uvalde to express kindness to patients by gifting quilts to help keep them warm during treatments. In total, the club donated 28 quilts to patients, all of different colors and sizes.

2/1/2019 - Registration Open for Free Symposium Empowering Cancer Survivors

Media Outlet: WOAI-TV (NBC, San Antonio)
2/1/2019- Dr. Melissa Crawley and patient Kelly Daughety stopped by News 4 San Antonio's Evening Break with a preview of the Survive and Thrive symposium, a free event that helps cancer survivors and their families navigate life after the disease.

1/13/2019 - Texas Ranks #1 for Highest Rate of Obesity-Related Cancers

Media Outlet: KENS-TV (CBS, San Antonio)
1/13/2019- Following a recent American Cancer Society study showing that Texas leads the country with the highest rate of cancers caused by excess body weight (EBW), Dr. John Renshaw of Texas Oncology–San Antonio Medical Center shares tips for achieving a healthier lifestyle.