Deke Slayton Cancer Center In The News
Read the latest Deke Slaton Cancer Center news and stories.
11/1/2022 - Stacey C. Muhammad, M.D., shares why she felt called to help improve the lives of cancer patients, as well as the lessons her first job taught her that she still uses in her medical career today.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Corsicana Daily Sun, Houston Medical Times
1/17/2022 - In a recent study by the National Institutes of Health, more than 70% of cancer patients surveyed reported pandemic-related mental health challenges. But there are ways to cope and Ashwani Agarwal, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Corsicana, Allison E. Gorrebeeck M.D., Texas Oncology–Austin North Suite 300 and Kendra Burke, LCSW, Texas Oncology–Deke Slayton Cancer Center outline the specific steps you can take to protect your emotional health.
12/30/2021 - Texas Oncology–Deke Slayton Cancer Center recently welcomed Mirna Abboud, M.D. Dr. Abboud discusses her vision for the future of cancer treatment and radiation oncology.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Corsicana Daily Sun, Houston Medical Times
8/23/2021 - Exciting research in oncology is shifting toward a more personalized approach to cancer prevention and treatment – starting with genetics. Elizabeth Gorrick, PA-C Texas Oncology-Austin Central and South Austin, Ashwani Agarwal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Corsicana and Dhatri Kodali, M.D., Texas Oncology–Deke Slayton Cancer Center and Texas City explain how genetic testing allows patients to better understand their risk for developing cancer and take proactive steps for early detection and prevention.
6/11/2021 - Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–Deke Slayton Cancer Center welcomes thoracic surgeon Melissa Korb, M.D. Learn about what led Dr. Korb to become a thoracic surgeon.
3/22/2021 - Social workers play an essential role in the integrated, multi-disciplinary care team that surrounds cancer patients at Texas Oncology. Learn why our social workers are passionate about supporting patients and their families.
6/16/2020 - Terri B. Pustilnik, M.D., of Texas Oncology–Deke Slayton Cancer Center, discusses the importance of immune health and steps to build a strong immune system.
Publication: Houston Chronicle
3/26/2020 - As at-home DNA tests grow in popularity, genetic information is more available and affordable than ever before, but these at-home DNA tests can lead to more questions than answers, especially when it comes to cancer mutations. Dhatri Kodali, M.D., of Texas Oncology–Deke Slayton and Kate Principe, genetics coordinator, Gulf Coast, discuss the limitations of these tests and considerations for patients.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
11/1/2019 - Treatment advancements have made it possible for some patients to live with and manage cancer as a chronic illness. Punit Chadha, M.D., of Texas Oncology–South Austin and Anish Meerasahib, M.A, M.D., of Texas Oncology–Deke Slayton Cancer Center share considerations for living with chronic cancer.
8/7/2019 - Expertise in radiation oncology is a cornerstone of Texas Oncology’s comprehensive approach to cancer care. As he receives special recognition from the American Society for Radiation Oncology, Vivek S. Kavadi, M.D., FASTRO’s shares insights on the role of radiation in career treatment.