Introducing Jacinth Joseph to Texas Oncology–Medical City Dallas Blood and Marrow Transplant
Dr. Jacinth Joseph chose cancer care to make a meaningful impact, inspired by patients’ resilience and the opportunity to offer hope and support.
Jacinth Joseph, M.D., is now seeing patients at Texas Oncology–Medical City Dallas Blood and Marrow Transplant. Dr. Joseph shares what excites her most about joining Texas Oncology.
1. Did you always know you wanted to be a doctor, specifically specializing in blood and marrow transplant?
I have wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember. I initially chose the field of hematology and medical oncology because it was an area of need at the hospital where I worked. I found it to be fascinating and fulfilling, so I decided to pursue it. I chose to further specialize in blood and marrow transplant because it is interesting and promising, and the therapies in this field are innovative and effective.
Allogeneic and autologous blood and marrow transplantation have the potential to provide strong, sometimes curative, treatments for blood cancers. There are also newer treatments like CAR-T therapy which can offer long-lasting remission in cancers like lymphoma and myeloma.
2. What excites you most about joining an organization like Texas Oncology?
The most exciting part about joining Texas Oncology is being able to contribute meaningfully to the team as we care for our patients. For many people diagnosed with cancer, facing this disease is the most challenging trial they have ever taken on. It affects their health, work, family, and future, so having a strong, collaborative care team is key.
3. What strategies do you use to provide emotional support to your patients and their families?
Listening to my patients is the most important thing I can do when I am with them. It helps me understand their symptoms, disease, treatment goals, and wishes, so we can work together towards the best possible treatment experience.
4. If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Teleportation would come in handy in Dallas traffic.
5. If you weren’t a doctor, what would you be?
If I weren’t a doctor, I would most likely be a nurse or teacher.
6. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what is the one thing you could not live without?
Coffee with cream and sugar. That would probably be the first thing!
1. Did you always know you wanted to be a doctor, specifically specializing in blood and marrow transplant?
I have wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember. I initially chose the field of hematology and medical oncology because it was an area of need at the hospital where I worked. I found it to be fascinating and fulfilling, so I decided to pursue it. I chose to further specialize in blood and marrow transplant because it is interesting and promising, and the therapies in this field are innovative and effective.
Allogeneic and autologous blood and marrow transplantation have the potential to provide strong, sometimes curative, treatments for blood cancers. There are also newer treatments like CAR-T therapy which can offer long-lasting remission in cancers like lymphoma and myeloma.
2. What excites you most about joining an organization like Texas Oncology?
The most exciting part about joining Texas Oncology is being able to contribute meaningfully to the team as we care for our patients. For many people diagnosed with cancer, facing this disease is the most challenging trial they have ever taken on. It affects their health, work, family, and future, so having a strong, collaborative care team is key.
3. What strategies do you use to provide emotional support to your patients and their families?
Listening to my patients is the most important thing I can do when I am with them. It helps me understand their symptoms, disease, treatment goals, and wishes, so we can work together towards the best possible treatment experience.
4. If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Teleportation would come in handy in Dallas traffic.
5. If you weren’t a doctor, what would you be?
If I weren’t a doctor, I would most likely be a nurse or teacher.
6. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what is the one thing you could not live without?
Coffee with cream and sugar. That would probably be the first thing!