In The News

Healthcare is in the middle of an evolution. Faced with a continuing decline in doctors and nurses and an increase in clinical care needs, health systems and hospitals are looking to AI to fill in the gaps. James Lindsey, principal, IT strategy and innovation at Texas Oncology, and Gurjyot “Gury” Doshi, M.D., of Texas Oncology–Houston Memorial City and Katy, explain how Texas Oncology provides more than 1,000 clinicians access to an ambient AI tool from DeepScribe, which allows them to customize care delivery.

Her summer plans were the first thing she thought after her doctor told her she had cancer

Heather Scott Pulaski, M.D., of Texas Oncology–Tyler and Longview Cancer Center, shares the importance of scheduling regular "well-woman" visits for women and girls, as well as pertinent information about gynecologic cancers.

Austin was deemed a “pickleball hotspot” for the South and with this popularity it means more people are staying active and building community connections. However, because of prolonged sun exposure, outdoor pickleball tournament players and spectators are at an increased risk of developing skin cancer. Ryan Tierney, M.D., radiation oncologist at Texas Oncology-South Austin, spoke to Community Impact about how Texans can simultaneously enjoy the newly popularized sport while being mindful of skin safety.

Jacob Lerma, a 24-year-old Hodgkin lymphoma patient, celebrated the end of his treatment at Texas Oncology in El Paso with family and friends by his side. Also by his side was his nurse Roby Quintela, BSN, RN, of Texas Oncology–El Paso Cancer Treatment Center Joe Battle, a fellow Hodgkin lymphoma survivor with whom Jacob forged a deep bond of friendship as he underwent treatment.

Regular well-woman visits are important for maintaining overall health and early detection of potential issues, including gynecologic cancers. Tiffany Redfern, M.D., FACOG, Texas Oncology-South Austin and Christine Lee, M.D., Texas Oncology-Woodlands explain why regular well-woman visits should be a non-negotiable part of every woman’s healthcare routine.

While receiving radiation treatment from Justin W. Wray, M.D., Ph.D., Texas Oncology-Waco, Fiona Bond, CEO of Creative Waco, was inspired to create a gallery of photography featuring local murals created by students in Creative Waco’s ARTPrenticeship program. The now display in Waco’s radiation wing, exam rooms and waiting room features art projects that Waco residents are familiar with – bringing patients a sense of comfort and community to patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Significant advancements in chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy have occurred over the past several years as successful clinical trials and FDA approvals have positively impacted patient outcomes. Houston Holmes, MD, MBA, hematologist and medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center shares the barriers and solutions to CAR-T therapy and what community oncologists do to optimize CAR T-cell therapy for their patients with cancer. 

David George, M.D., Texas Oncology–Kyle, South Austin, Zehra Kapadia, M.D., Texas Oncology–Houston Willowbrook, Tomball, Nayyar T. Syed, M.D., Texas Oncology–Pittsburg, Sulphur Springs, and Kelli E. Ivy, MSN, FNP-BC, OCN, Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, share the eating and nutrition challenges faced by cancer patients, as well as helpful tips and resources for accessing healthy foods.

Diversifying data in clinical trials is critical to developing new treatments while also addressing healthcare inequities and gaps in research impacting racial and ethnic minorities. Ines Sanchez-Rivera, M.D., area medical director of Texas Oncology in El Paso, shares information about the role of clinical trials in advancing cancer care and Texas Oncology's ongoing efforts to make cancer research more inclusive and accessible for everyone.