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In recognition of Immunotherapy Awareness Month in June, Ashwani Agarwal, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Corsicana shares five things to know about immunotherapy and cancer.

In recognition of Immunotherapy Awareness Month in June, Shail Dalal, M.D., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center shares five things to know about immunotherapy and cancer.

Debra Patt, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, executive vice president of policy and strategic initiatives for Texas Oncology, discusses her path to becoming a physician, her career in oncology, and her perspective on the future of cancer care for The ASCO Post. 

During the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, principal investigators from US Oncology Research, The US Oncology Network and Ontada will present detailed results from more than 80 studies. Presentations include 10 oral sessions on topics including lung and ovarian cancers, as well as research involving value-based care and the use of health technologies. An oral presentation evaluating health technologies and their impact on quality of care and health disparities was co-authored by Debra Patt, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, Executive Vice President, Public Policy, Payer Relations, and Strategic Initiatives at Texas Oncology, and will be presented on Monday, June 6 at 5:12 p.m.  

Cancer affects men in all walks of life and doesn’t discriminate by age. In fact, one in two men will develop some type of cancer in his lifetime. Even for cancers typically diagnosed in later years, like lung cancer, prevention begins early. This National Men’s Health Month, Dr. Kyle Keyes, Texas Urology Specialists-Austin Midtown, Round Rock and South Austin is sharing important facts that men at any age should keep in mind and encouraging men to take control of their health.

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. Branden Hsu, M.D., Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City and Texas Oncology–Katy shares effective ways to support cancer patients in the workplace to improve a patient’s cancer experience and outlook.

The magic age of when to get your first mammogram depends on a lot of varying risk factors. Here's how to tell if you need to advocate for early screening.

In business surveys by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, more than half the Texas executives said hiring was hampered because applicants wanted more pay than was offered. However, Elizabeth Spurlock, M.A., PHR, director, Human Resources Business Partner at Texas Oncology explains that higher pay isn't necessarily a silver bullet, but it's a piece of the puzzle in recruiting and retaining top talent.

The establishment of Texas Oncology Surgical Specialties and the appointment of Michael Teneriello, M.D., FACOG, to cheif surgical officer was featured in D CEO's " DFW Healthcare Brief," a round-up of healthcare news impacting North Texas.

Debra Patt, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, Executive Vice President, Public Policy, Payer Relations, and Strategic Initiatives at Texas Oncology, discussed how in the aftermath of COVID-19, community oncology practices heightened their outreach efforts to entice patients back in for cancer screenings and the importance of thinking outside the box to overcome staffing shortages in the oncology space. Dr. Patt also addressed current challenges to healthcare infrastructure and stated, in her practice, she has tried to staff creatively and look at virtual care positions and alternative staffing models to ensure jobs are attractive to employees.