Deke Slayton Cancer Center In The News
Read the latest Deke Slaton Cancer Center news and stories.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
11/3/2023 - National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is in November and Texas Oncology is recognizing the power of this important and deeply personalized care, and how hospice improves quality of life for patients near the end of life and supports those who love them, in their latest byline in the Austin and Houston Medical Times.
Publication: KPRC-TV (NBC, Houston)
5/5/2023 - Ashley Griffin, MSW, LMSW, Texas Oncology-Deke Slayton Cancer Center, Houston Medical Center, Houston Memorial City, Houston Willowbrook, Pearland and Sugar Land joins KPRC-TV (NBC, Houston) to discuss how cancer treatment negatively impacts a patient’s mental health and shares the support services and counseling Texas Oncology offers.
Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times, Palestine Herald-Press
5/1/2023 - Studies have shown being outside can benefit one's well-being, reducing stress and improving mental health. Kelli E. Ivy, MSN, FNP-BC, OCN, Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, Shubhada Shrikhande, M.D., Texas Oncology–Austin North, and Sonal Sethi, M.D., Texas Oncology–Deke Slayton Cancer Center and Pearland, share how just few minutes outside each day can improve a cancer patient's mood and what activities are suitable while going through treatment.
3/29/2023 - For patients and their families, coping with the many impacts of cancer is a major challenge. Texas Oncology’s social work team focuses on providing mental health support and practical assistance through counseling, support groups, and resource connection.
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.