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Melanoma vaccine clinical trial looking for Central Texas participants

Publication: KVUE-TV (ABC, Austin)
03/28/2024
Texas Oncology has enrolled patients in a phase 3 clinical trial testing an mRNA vaccine for stage II-IV melanoma that has been surgically resected. Jeff Yorio, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Austin Central and trial investigator, shares with KVUE-TV the goal of the trial and what patients are eligible, why mRNA technology is innovative and exciting in cancer care, and how personalization of cancer treatment helps target patients’ individual cancers.

Austin Doctor Discusses Breast Cancer Risk Assessment That Helped Actress

Publication: KTBC-TV (FOX, Austin)
03/23/2024
Heather King, M.D., FACS, Texas Breast Specialists-Austin Lakeway and West 37th Street joined KTBC-TV’s (FOX, Austin) “HealthBeat” segment to discuss the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool, given Oliva Munn’s recent diagnosis. Dr. King shared with viewers the different statistical models to test for breast cancer risk, the gold standard of screening, how mammograms are the roadmap to the breast and explained what Luminal B cancer is.

'It was really close to being a lot worse': Mexia man catches cancer with screening

Publication: KXXV-TV (ABC, Waco)
03/22/2024
Tyler Snedden, M.D., Texas Oncology-Clifton, Horizon Circle, and Waco, shares with viewers the recent increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses in younger people, emphasizing how “cancer is no longer an ‘old person’s disease’” and sharing symptoms patients should look out for. Revendy Rhodes, a patient of Thomas Harris, M.D., Texas Oncology-Groesbeck and Waco, shares his colorectal cancer treatment journey as well as the importance of screenings.

Toby Keith Death: Austin Surgical Oncologist Speaks on Stomach Cancer

Publication: KTBC-TV (FOX, Austin)
02/08/2024
Rebecca L. Wiatrek, M.D., FACS, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists-Austin Central and Round Rock joined KTBC-TV’s (FOX, Austin) “HealthBeat” segment to discuss stomach cancer, in light of country singer Toby Keith’s recent death by this disease. According to the American Cancer Society, stomach cancer accounts for 1.5% of all new cancer cases diagnosed each year in the U.S., making this disease fairly rare, yet one to know the signs and symptoms for.

‘Tough Lady’: China Spring teacher hasn’t taken a single sick day during nearly 10-year battle with incurable cancer

Publication: KWTX-TV (CBS, Waco)
02/07/2024
Amy Faulkner, 48, an honors and AP teacher at China Spring High School, spoke with KWTX-TV (CBS, Waco) about her cancer treatment journey and how she balanced life as a high school English teacher, never calling in sick a single day. Her oncologist, Carl Chakmakjian, D.O., FACP, Texas Oncology-Gatesville, Mexia, and Waco, shared more about Amy’s treatment and how well she responded, emphasizing how tough she is. 

Cervical Cancer: Who's at Risk?

Publication: KAKW-DT (Univision, Austin)
02/01/2024
Arlene E. Garcia-Soto, M.D., FACOG, gynecologic oncologist at Texas Oncology–Plano Prestonwood, joined Univision Austin to share advice on cervical cancer prevention and early detection, discuss patients' treatment options, and dispel common myths and misconceptions.

More Cancer Cases, But Fewer Deaths: Report

Publication: KTBC-TV (FOX, Austin)
01/22/2024
The American Cancer Society published their 2024 Cancer Facts & Figures, which detailed the latest cancer incidence and death rates for the U.S. Mika Cline, M.D., Texas Oncology-Austin Midtown and Marble Falls joined KTBC-TV’s (FOX, Austin) “HealthBeat” to break down the findings, share what’s driving the projected 2 million new cases of cancer in the U.S. and how Americans can take control of their health and get their annual cancer screenings.

Cedar Park HS football announcer celebrates 25 years in the role

Publication: KTBC-TV (FOX, Austin)
11/03/2023
In March 2023, Brad Cone was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Less than a year later, near the end of his cancer treatment, he celebrated 25 years as the sports announcer for the Cedar Park High School Timberwolves. Despite his diagnosis, he's never missed a single game, and during the last football game of the season, he shared with KTBC-TV how his love for football and the support of the Cedar Park sports community helped him through his fight with cancer. His oncologist, Ashleigh Porter, M.D., Texas Oncology–Cedar Park and Leander, also shared the importance of having hope and finding strength in one's community, noting that Brad's story exemplifies "a perfect recipe for success for any cancer patient."

Spreading Awareness About Breast Cancer In Men

Publication: KCEN-TV (NBC, Temple)
10/31/2023
“In my 26 years as an oncologist, I’ve seen about five men with breast cancer,” says Carlos A. Encarnación, M.D., FACP, Texas Oncology-Hamilton and Horizon Circle. Dr. Encarnación joins KCEN-TV (NBC, Temple) to talk about the rarity of male breast cancer yet the importance of men recognizing the signs and symptoms to catch the disease early.

Heart of the Valley: Mission Resident Beats Breast Cancer

Publication: KRGV-TV (ABC, Rio Grande Valley)
10/18/2023
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vijian Dhevan M.D., MBA, FACS, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–Harlingen, discussed mastectomies and breast cancer, emphasizing how mastectomies can reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence.