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