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Histotripsy is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive technique that destroys liver tumors using high-frequency ultrasound waves. Shaun P. McKenzie, M.D., FACS, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–Round Rock and South Austin, the first physician to perform this procedure in Austin, spoke with the American Journal of Managed Care to share his insights on this new treatment.

As cancer cases rise among young adults, Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center; Jesi Mitchell, AGNP, CHPN, Texas Oncology–Pittsburg and Sulphur Springs; and Sasha Davis, M.D., Texas Oncology–Jacksonville, Nacogdoches, and Tyler, discuss cancer types affecting adults under 50, signs and symptoms to watch out for, and the importance of early detection.

Christopher Arias, a father of four who was recently diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer, spoke with KXAN-TV (NBC, Austin) to share his experiences. His medical oncologist, Hareesha Vemuganti, M.D., Texas Oncology–Cedar Park and Leander, also joined to shed light on the risk factors and symptoms associated with colon cancer, as well as the increase in colon cancer diagnoses among people under 50.

Teague High School coach, Lawrence Gullette, shared with KXXV-TV (ABC, Waco) his Stage I prostate cancer diagnosis after undergoing prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing. Since he never had any symptoms, he never expected a diagnosis like this one. Today, he urges other men to get screened for this cancer type to catch it early.

Aimee Mackey, M.D., FACS, Texas Breast Specialists–San Marcos and South Austin, spoke with the Austin American-Statesman alongside her patient, Rachel Crump, to discuss the factors driving the increase in breast cancer diagnoses among women under fifty.

Shaun P. McKenzie, M.D., FACS, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists-Round Rock and South Austin joined KXAN News’ midday team to highlight Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and how the most challenging aspects of diagnosing pancreatic cancer are its vague symptoms.

Shaun P. McKenzie, M.D., FACS, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists-Round Rock and South Austin joined an exclusive interview with the Austin American-Statesman to discuss a new non-invasive procedure for liver cancer: histotripsy.

Today, someone in their 30s and 40s has a higher risk of developing cancer than their grandparents did when they were that age. Gury Doshi, M.D., medical oncologist and hematologist atTexas Oncology–Houston Memorial City and Katy, gives insights into this trend and shares what young adults need to know about their cancer risk and the importance early detection. 

It's not too late to schedule your breast cancer screening! Check out this month's Telemundo segment featuring breast surgeon Dr. Alison Barron, to learn more about the importance of screening and early detection.

In 2021, Kelli Sosa was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. While undergoing chemotherapy and surgeries, doctors determined that Sosa had the BRCA 2 gene, a hereditary gene that significantly increases a person’s risk for breast and ovarian cancers.