Read more about what’s happening at Texas Oncology and the newest advancements in cancer care. Here are the latest Texas Oncology news and stories highlighting local practices and patients. Select a search option below by cancer center, physician, media type and year and click the search button to find your results. Items in yellow are articles and items in blue are videos.
The social acceptability of tattoos has changed in recent years. No longer limited mainly to sailors and bikers, colorful and creative tattoos have become more mainstream.
Dr. Andrew Lee, medical director at the Texas Center for Proton Therapy, discusses the advantages of proton therapy over traditional radiation by minimizing side effects to help patients better tolerate treatment.
After undergoing cancer treatment for endometrial uterine cancer, patient Sandy Fivecoat avoided any post-treatment funk, thanks to advice from her gyno-oncologist at Texas Oncology-North Austin, Dr. Paul Loar, by taking up tap dancing during the recovery process. Dr. Loar helped expedite Sandy’s physical and emotional healing after cancer.
Dr. Meeneghan of Texas Oncology–Bastrop and South Austin discusses the use of blood transfusions in relation to treating different diseases, including some types of cancer, on the KULM-FM “Doctor’s Point of View” segment.
Dr. Alvaro Restrepo of Texas Oncology–McAllen discusses various risk factors that increase the likelihood of men getting cancer. He highlights the importance of preventative maintenance, being aware of any family history of cancer and consulting a physician to discuss potential cancer screening.
Dr. Matthew Meeneghan of Texas Oncology−Bastrop and Texas Oncology−South Austin discusses cancer survivorship, specifically the effects of chemotherapy on the “Doctor’s Point of View” segment.
Dr. Ryan Tierney of Texas Oncology−South Austin served as a panelist among other Austin-area physicians and administrators to provide feedback on health technology startups’ products and marketing pitches.
Access to community-based care at Texas Oncology–McKinney allowed patient and school teacher Ralph Parkman to receive treatment for prostate cancer, without ever missing a day of class.