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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.

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Physicians, Patients Need to Work on Healthy Dialogue

Publication:
01/22/2016
Treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms of illness is becoming more mainstream.

Cancer Rates Decreasing

Publication: KXAN-TV (NBC), Austin, TX
01/16/2016

Dr. Chadha of Texas Oncology–South Austin discusses the decrease in cancer deaths in the past two decades. This opportunity came to us through our cooperative relationship with the St. David’s PR team. The decline in cancer deaths has been seen in common types of cancers including breast, lung, colon and prostate. Dr. Chadha discusses contributing factors to this decrease, the continued research in cancer treatments and cures, and various cancer prevention methods.

Letter to the Editor: Wichita Falls Residents Making a Difference

Publication: Wichita Falls Times Record News, Wichita Falls
01/11/2016

We're proud to live in Wichita Falls — a small city with a big heart. We're especially proud of our friends and neighbors who are making a difference in the lives of tomorrow's cancer patients.

Colonoscopy: It’s Worth It!

Publication: IndoAmerican News, Houston 
01/07/2016

We often hear that American medicine is more focused on treatment rather than prevention. That may be a fair criticism at times but one important factor in prevention is patient participation.

Michelle Yaniec: Her Journey with Cervical Cancer

Publication: Bay Area Health & Wellness Magazine, Houston
01/02/2016
Texas Oncology patient Michelle Yaniec was diagnosed with cervical cancer shortly after her 32nd birthday.

Fighting Cancer: Ring in The New Year With a Healthy Lifestyle

Publication: The Jewish Outlook, Austin
01/01/2016

Starting the year on the right foot can be a challenge since winter’s shorter, less active days often accompany larger plates of richer foods.

Breast Cancer Research and You – Helping Find the Breakthrough to Heal Yourself and Others

Publication:
01/01/2016

More than 15,000 Texas women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, including nearly 2,500 in Harris County. For some patients participation in a clinical trial is the best option – for their own treatment and the potential to develop effective treatments for other patients.

Texas Oncology Marks National Cervical Health Awareness Month

Publication: Bay Area Health & Wellness Magazine, Houston
01/01/2016

Cervical cancer deaths declined over several decades largely due to prevention and early detection through routine Pap tests. January’s National Cervical Health Awareness Month raises awareness of good cervical health and early detection.

Cancer Treatments

Publication: KTBC-TV (FOX), Austin
12/24/2015

Dr. Jeff Yorio of Texas Oncology-Austin discusses the many different ways Texas Oncology is treating cancer. 

Study Finds Lifestyle a Primary Cause of Cancer

Publication: KXAN-TV (NBC), Austin
12/23/2015

A new study suggests up to 90 percent of cancers are as a result of lifestyle, not genetics. Dr. Punit Chadha and Dr. Jeff Yorio of Texas Oncology-Austin say changing one's lifestyle and early screening are the best ways to prevent cancer.