In The News
Read the latest Texas Oncology news and stories highlighting Waco-area practices and patients.
6/9/2020- Join this live webinar discussion to explore an interdisciplinary approach to helping children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5/21/2020- In recognition of Oncology Nursing Month, Lance Ortega, MBA, BSN, RN, OCN, director of nursing services, discusses the critical role of oncology nurses treating patients with cancer.
5/20/2020- Join Texas Oncology and Texas Oncology Foundation for an online panel discussion exploring life after quarantine.
5/20/2020- Texas Oncology thanks the many volunteers, organizations, and patients who donated hand sanitizer, masks, and face coverings to our locations across Texas.
5/19/2020- At Texas Oncology the safety of our patients and staff remains a top priority. As public safety restrictions ease, we will continue following recommended safety protocols in our response to COVID-19.
5/18/2020- At Texas Oncology, the safety of our patients, their caregivers, and our staff is our highest priority. Kate Wallace, RN, BSN, OCN, of Texas Oncology–South Austin, Bastrop, and Austin Lakeway, shares a message on the importance of wearing masks and face coverings.
Media Outlet: Waco Today Magazine
4/30/2020- The BRCA mutation is passed down from generation to generation and places women at a higher risk for developing breast, ovarian and other cancers. After her diagnosis, breast cancer patient Shawnna Latino underwent genetic testing, which revealed she had the BRCA mutation. This led to other family members being tested, including her mother, daughter, and maternal cousin. Carlos Encarnacion, M.D., FACP, medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Horizon Circle, encourages individuals with a family history of cancer to seek out genetic risk evaluations, underscoring the importance of early detection.
4/15/2020- To enhance safety for our patients and our staff, Texas Oncology is asking patients and visitors to wear a mask or face covering in its clinics.
4/9/2020- Some symptoms for flu, seasonal allergies, and COVID-19 overlap, and it can be difficult to tell them apart. Cancer patients must be especially vigilant in monitoring their health and knowing the differences.
4/2/2020- Texas Oncology announced on April 2, 2020, a major expansion of its telemedicine services to allow patients to schedule virtual visits with more than 400 physicians and 150 advanced practice providers throughout the statewide cancer care practice.