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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.