In The News
Read the latest Texas Oncology news and stories highlighting San Antonio practices and patients.
Media Outlet: KSAT-TV (ABC, San Antonio)
7/2/2018- Inspired by her own battle with cancer, Texas Oncology patient Stephanie Howard started a nonprofit organization, Triumphant Warrior, to provide fun socks to cancer patients undergoing treatment. Stephanie and Dr. Sangeetha Kolluri, a breast surgical oncologist at Texas Breast Specialists–San Antonio Northeast, explain how these socks bring warmth and smiles to cancer patients across the practice.
Media Outlet: OncLive
4/30/2018- At a time of rapid advancements in cancer biology and innovation, researchers are facing mounting challenges in finding enough patients to recruit for clinical trials. Although this has been difficult for many years, current trends in oncology drug development may be making the problem more acute.
Media Outlet: Targeted Oncology
1/18/2018- Dr. Anthony Tolcher, an internationally recognized cancer researcher has join Texas Oncology–San Antonio Medical Center. Dr. Tolcher is the co-founder of San Antonio-based South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics (START), a leader in Phase 1 medical oncology clinical trials, and will be bringing his expertise to Texas Oncology’s research and clinical trials program.
1/11/2018- Texas Oncology announced today that world renowned cancer researcher Anthony Tolcher, M.D. has joined Texas Oncology-San Antonio Medical Center.
Media Outlet: San Antonio Business Journal
1/11/2018- South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics — or START — is losing its co-founder. Dr. Anthony Tolcher, who helped put the San Antonio organization on the map and spread its cancer research activity to multiple sites across the world, is moving to Texas Oncology in its local campus.
Media Outlet: MDNews - San Antonio
10/1/2017- Cancer care close to home is now more advanced, available and comfortable with the opening of Texas Oncology–San Antonio’s new Comprehensive Care Center. The 40,000 square foot center is dedicated to giving cancer patients enhanced access to medical and surgical oncology services, leading-edge imaging and radiation treatment technology, and research and clinical trials. Designed to service more than 300 patients a day, it is the largest cancer care center in San Antonio.
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.
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.
Media Outlet: Rivard Report, San Antonio
8/16/2017- Texas Oncology has opened the doors to its new comprehensive outpatient cancer center near the South Texas Medical Center, adding to San Antonio’s already robust cancer-care market. Dr. Roger Lyons of Texas Oncology – San Antonio said that this new center has state-of-the art facilities, research and treatment that often goes unnoticed in the area.
Media Outlet: San Antonio Business Journal, San Antonio
8/11/2017- Texas Oncology has invested roughly $12 million in its new San Antonio cancer center, but it will not likely be the last campus built in San Antonio. A growing demand for cancer care in the area suggests Texas Oncology may be compelled to expand to keep pace with growing need.