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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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MEDICAL COLUMN: Not All Cancers Have Tumors

Publication: Jacksonville Daily Progress, Palestine Herald-Press, Pittsburg Gazette
09/21/2024
While many cancer patients are likely to hear the word tumor when they are diagnosed, that might not be the case for the more than 4,700 Texans expected to be diagnosed with leukemia this year. For Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month this September, Shail Dalal, M.D., Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center; Rachel Elizabeth West, RN, ANP-C, Texas Oncology–Pittsburg; and Jingdong Su, M.D., Ph.D., Texas Oncology–Jacksonville, Nacogdoches, and Tyler, share the unique characteristics of this cancer type.

Importance of Prostate Cancer Screenings

Publication: KTBC-TV (FOX, Austin)
09/19/2024

Many men cheer when their team scores but the American Cancer Society wants to remind men there's another important score – it’s their PSA score. Lawrence Tsai, M.D., Texas Urology Specialists-Austin, Georgetown and Round Rock joined KTBC-TV’s (FOX, Austin) “Good Day Austin” segment to discuss this score, what it is, and when men should get screened for prostate cancer.

Austin Doctor Speaks on Blood Cancer Awareness

Publication: KTBC-TV (FOX, Austin)
09/18/2024

According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, nearly 1.7 million people in the U.S. are living with, or are in remission from, blood cancer. Jane S. Chawla, M.D., Texas Oncology-Austin Central, joined KTBC-TV’s (FOX, Austin) “HealthBeat” segment to discuss blood cancer and shared with viewers what the common types of blood cancer are, their symptoms, which one’s are easier to treat and more.

Austin Doctor Speaks on Prostate Cancer Awareness

Publication: KTBC-TV (FOX, Austin)
09/03/2024

According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, in the U.S., 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Kyle T. Keyes, M.D., Texas Urology Specialists-Austin, Austin Midtown and South Austin joined KTBC-TV’s (FOX, Austin) “HealthBeat” segment to discuss prostate cancer and shared with viewers what men can do to lower their risk, what demographics are more at risk, symptoms, screenings and more.

Scott White: Getting Back on the Dance Floor After Prostate Cancer

Publication: Austin American-Statesman
09/01/2024
Scott White has lived in Georgetown for 34 years, where he loves to Texas two-step. He got his first physical in five years after experiencing some unusual urological symptoms, which a PSA test and subsequent MRI revealed to be prostate cancer. With the help of Dr. Tsai and Dr. Herman, he underwent radiation and hormone therapy. Scott says his cancer treatment taught him to have grace for his body and be grateful for all it is capable of. Today, Scott has no evidence of disease; he is now a staunch advocate for regular health screenings and can’t wait to dust off his cowboy boots and get back on the dance floor.

Not All Cancers Have Tumors: More Than 4,000 Texans Diagnosed With This Blood Cancer Each Year

Publication: Austin Medical Times, Houston Medical Times
09/01/2024
For most people, the word cancer implies that there’s a tumor or mass growing somewhere in the body. However, contrary to popular belief, not all cancers form tumors. Dr. Preethi Ramachandran, hematologist and medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Harker Heights and Round Rock North and Dr. Andrew Jackson, medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–The Woodlands, explain the potential risk factors, symptoms, and unique characteristics of leukemia.

AI Won’t Save Healthcare. But It Will Help. If We Let It.

Publication: HealthLeaders Media
09/01/2024
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.

Leaps of Faith

Publication: TCU 360
08/30/2024

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

MEDICAL COLUMN: The Importance of Well-Woman Visits for Gynecologic Cancer Prevention

Publication: Jacksonville Daily Progress, Palestine Herald-Press, Pittsburg Gazette
08/24/2024
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.

Q&A: Radiation Oncologist Advises How To Protect Your Skin While Playing Pickleball

Publication: Community Impact-South Central Austin
08/12/2024
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.