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Dr. Guillermo Lazo of Texas Oncology–McAllen discusses the importance of preparing for life both during and after cancer treatments. By planning for physical and emotional well-being, among other needs, patients can focus on thriving throughout the treatment process.

Dr. Carl Chakmakjian of Texas Oncology-Waco says research and clinical trials are the lifeblood of cancer care. His patient, Navy veteran William Vinson, is one of many patients who participate in clinical trials to not only help themselves, but future patients as well.

Dr. Mathew Meeneghan of Texas Oncology–Bastrop discusses his role as an oncologist and helps meet patients’ growing expectations for keeping their lives as normal as possible, even in the face of cancer.

Dr. Thomas Harris of Texas Oncology-Waco discusses his role in both treating patients and keeping the expectations of a normal life after cancer treatment.

Dr. Lance Cowey of Texas Oncology–Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center and patient Dennis Jeter discussed how immunotherapy helped Dennis stay active throughout his treatments.

Patients don’t have to choose between high-quality care and proximity to their families and vital support systems. Dr. Frase shares more on the benefits of community-based care at Texas Oncology.

Dallas oncologist Brian Berryman and patient Chuck Wakefield's journey to summit Mount Kilimanjaro was driven by personal cancer fights as well as to spread awareness and raise money for multiple myeloma.

Read in depth information about Texas Center for Proton Therapy in a special section of the Dallas Morning News.

Patients with blood disorders are treated by hematologists, and many oncologists are also trained to practice hematology.