In The News
Read the latest Texas Oncology news and stories highlighting Waco-area practices and patients.
Media Outlet: KXXV-TV (ABC, Waco), KSLA-TV (CBS, Shreveport)
6/13/2018- Those battling breast cancer now have more options when it comes to making the decision of what is the best treatment for their breast cancer. Dr. Thomas Harris, medical oncologist with Texas Oncology–Waco, says there are tests available that will help physicians determine whether a patient can skip chemotherapy as a form of cancer treatment for a multitude of cancers.
5/21/2018- Texas Oncology’s Waco practice, support staff, and facilities met stringent accreditation review criteria to earn full accreditation from the American College of Radiation Oncology.
Media Outlet: Waco Tribune-Herald
5/3/2018- Dr. Thomas Harris of Texas Oncology–Waco discusses how innovative treatment options, new research, and clinical trials are impacting and improving trends in cancer care.
Media Outlet: KWTX-TV (CBS, Waco)
4/12/2018- Dr. Carlos Encarnacion of Texas Oncology—Waco recently discussed the gaps in healthcare for specific minority groups for Minority Health Awareness Month.
4/9/2018- Texas Oncology physicians, support staff, and facilities met stringent accreditation review criteria to earn full accreditation from the American College of Radiation Oncology.
Media Outlet: WJW-TV (FOX, Cleveland)
2/8/2018- Marliss Williams received her 100th chemotherapy treatment on Tuesday, after being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and given three months to live - four years ago. Now, her doctors are calling her a miracle as she celebrates her chemotherapy milestone and is in remission.
Media Outlet: KCEN-TV (NBC, Waco); WBIR-TV (NBC, Knoxville); WXIA-TV (NBC, Atlanta)
2/7/2018- A former Waco nurse Marliss Williams spent 42 years working as a labor and delivery nurse in Waco, but unfortunately, in 2014, terminal cancer forced her to retire. Doctors said while some with this terminal illness turn toward hospice, Williams decided to fight the disease with chemo in hopes of living longer.
Doctors and nurses at Texas Oncology-Waco were so amazed and inspired by Williams journey that they wanted to honor her by throwing a surprise party during her 100th chemo treatment.
Media Outlet: KAGS-TV (NBC, Bryan); KCEN-TV (NBC, Waco); WFAA-TV (ABC, Dallas)
2/7/2018- After being diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer, Marliss Williams recently celebrated her 100th chemo treatment. Williams is in remission and her doctor said she now has the choice to continue with maintenance chemo, or take a chemo holiday.
Media Outlet: KFVS-TV (CBS, Cape Girardeau); KXXV-TV (ABC, Waco)
2/7/2018- After being diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in 2014, a Waco nurse was given six to eight months to live. Four years later, Marliss Williams has received her 100th chemo treatment and is now in remission.
Media Outlet: WJW-TV (FOX, Clevland)
2/7/2018- Marliss Williams received her 100th chemotherapy treatment on Tuesday, after being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and given three months to live - four years ago. Now, her doctors are calling her a miracle as she celebrates her chemotherapy milestone and is in remission.