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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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Breast Cancer Surgery: What Are My Options?

Publication: Dallas Medical Journal
10/01/2022
Each person has a unique set of preferences and concerns related to the physical changes associated with surgery for breast cancer. Allison DiPasquale, M.D., Texas Breast Specialists–Medical City Dallas explains that patients should evaluate which surgical procedures are right for them based on their own priorities and goals and address any questions or concerns with their physician.

Paul Lang: Finding Hope in Leading-Edge Cancer Treatment

Publication: Austin American-Statesman
09/25/2022
In 2017, Paul Lang was at a self-professed low moment in his life. He was a recently divorced father of three, just found out he was being laid off from his job in the tech industry, and then was diagnosed with cancer. Thanks to medical breakthroughs in cancer treatment and his expert care team, led by Kathryn E. Hudson, M.D., Texas Oncology–Austin Central, Paul's leukemia is in remission, and cancer cells have been undetectable for the past three years. Paul’s advice to others going through their own cancer journey is “No matter what, don’t lose hope. Fight every step of the way.”

Austin Man Battling Two Forms Of Cancer While Raising Awareness About Disease, Mental Health

Publication: KVUE-TV (ABC, Austin)
09/17/2022

Steve Dombek considers himself unbreakable. It's been his motto since he was diagnosed with leukemia and multiple myeloma in 2015. Dombek's doctor Jeff Yorio, M.D., Texas Oncology–Austin Central, introduced him to the Flatwater Foundation, a program that provides mental health therapy to individuals and families coping with a cancer diagnosis. Moved by Flatwater’s mission, Steve now advocates and raises awareness about mental health while giving back to his community.

New Abortion Laws Jeopardize Cancer Treatment for Pregnant Patients

Publication: Kaiser Health News
09/16/2022
Debra Patt, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, Executive Vice President, Public Policy, Payer Relations, and Strategic Initiatives at Texas Oncology, explains how new abortion laws could jeopardize cancer treatment for breast cancer patients early in their pregnancies. Dr. Patt has been educating physicians at Texas Oncology on the new state law, and shared a JAMA Internal Medicine editorial that provides details about abortion care resources earlier this year.

Maintenance Therapy the 'Biggest Breakthrough in Decades' for Ovarian Cancer

Publication: CURE Today
09/15/2022

Although maintenance treatments have helped patients with ovarian cancer live longer, Robert L. Coleman, M.D., FACOG, FACS, gynecologic oncologist at Texas Oncology–The Woodlands, notes there are still some unmet needs that must be addressed. As the science continues to evolve, oncologists are looking forward to additional or refined treatments including combination therapies. 

Texas Oncology-Keller moves location to Alliance area of Fort Worth

Publication: Community Impact
09/12/2022
Texas Oncology-Keller will hold a grand opening on Sept. 15 for a new 22,330-square-foot cancer care center that opened in the Alliance area of Fort Worth this summer. "At Texas Oncology, we believe patients deserve access to high-quality cancer care, the confidence to fight cancer, and the critical support of their family and friends nearby. Texas Oncology-Keller exemplifies this commitment by providing leading-edge cancer care, while allowing patients to have their support systems nearby," said Dr. Mary Katherine Watters, hematologist and medical oncologist at Texas Oncology-Keller.

He’s ‘The Picture of Health.’ But Blood Clots Can Affect Anyone. Even Doctors.

Publication: Houston Chronicle
09/08/2022
Dr. Daniel Hermann works as an interventional cardiologist at Memorial Hermann Health System, but when he is not at the hospital, he can be found at least twice a week on the basketball court. When Dr. Hermann discovered a blood clot in his leg, Dr. Muffaddal Morkas, M.D., hematologist and medical oncologist at Texas Oncology—Houston Memorial City and Memorial Hermann, treated him and got him back out on the court, this time wearing compression socks.

Cancer in the Workplace: Tips to Support Co-Workers with Cancer

Publication: Palestine Herald-Press
09/05/2022
A cancer diagnosis can be a life-altering event for patients and their families, but it also often puts a very personal matter front and center in a professional setting – the workplace. Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center shares effective ways to support cancer patients in the workplace to improve a patient’s cancer experience and outlook.

How Telemedicine Fits Into Your Cancer Care Plan

Publication: Austin Medical Times, Corsicana Daily Sun, Houston Medical Times
09/04/2022
According to a survey conducted among more than 2,000 U.S. adults, nearly half reported using telemedicine since the start of the pandemic. Technology advancements and their benefits to cancer patients have transcended the virtual office visit to also encompass digital symptom tracking and integration with patient communications platforms, all to deliver comprehensively better care. Nihar K. Patel, M.D., Texas Oncology–Round Rock, Ashwani Agarwal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Corsicana and Gury Doshi, M.D., Texas Oncology–Bellville, Houston Memorial City and Katy share more on the benefits of telemedicine, how telemedicine is used in cancer care and the future of telemedicine in cancer care.

El Paso’s top priorities in cancer care: Ines Sanchez-Rivera

Publication: El Paso Times
09/02/2022

As policymakers, health care leaders, and citizens chart the future course of health care in El Paso, including cancer care, we want to share our point of view on the most pressing priorities – a perspective shaped by the many moments of truth that we have experienced caring for cancer patients over the years. Ines Sanchez-Rivera outlines the three most pressing priorities regarding cancer care in El Paso: access to care, community-based care and the health care staffing shortage.