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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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Sharing the News About Your Diagnosis

Publication: Healthy Magazine
08/07/2017

Sharing the news of your cancer diagnosis is a personal decision. Dr. Billie Marek of Texas Oncology–McAllen explains that however emotionally challenging, it often is an important moment when patients see a caring community of support emerge – people who will be a source of strength and help by your side. 

Changing Lives: Celebrating 30 Years of Cancer Care in Brownsville

Publication: Healthy Magazine
08/07/2017

Since Texas Oncology–Brownsville opened its doors 30 years ago, the only cancer center within the city limits has impacted the lives of thousands of patients who, because of the physicians and technology available, are now able to say they survived a cancer diagnosis.

FDA approves first new drug to treat sickle cell disease in more than 20 years

Publication: KEYE-TV (CBS), Austin, TX
08/03/2017

Texas Oncology–Round Rock sickle cell patient Michael Loiacono has new hope after FDA approves Endira. Hematologist and medical oncologist Dr. Beth Hellerstedt says the first new drug for sickle cell treatment in more than 20 years has the potential to reduce frequency of painful incidents for many patients.

Breaking Down the Details of Sen. John McCain’s Brain Cancer Diagnosis

Publication: D CEO Healthcare, Dallas
08/03/2017

We join the millions of Americans in expressing support for Sen. John McCain and his family following the news of his brain cancer diagnosis. Dr. Mangona of Texas Center for Proton Therapy answers common questions and concerns about the prevalence of this type of cancer, its risk factors, and treatment options here in Dallas-Fort Worth. 

Laser Focus for Texas Center for Proton Therapy

Publication: NTX Magazine, Dallas-Fort Worth
07/24/2017

Proton therapy has shown benefit for the treatment of cancers and tumors of the brain, head and neck, lung, breast, lymphoma, liver and prostate. Dr. Andrew Lee of Texas Center for Proton Therapy says that proton therapy not only treats tumors but minimizes exposure to surrounding normal tissues, delivering targeted radiation to tumors with extraordinary precision. Dr. Lee says that TCPT combines the most advanced technology available with a world-class team of expert health care providers, physicians, and physicists.

Paving the Way for Community-Based Cancer Research

Publication: Mesquite News
07/03/2017

Dr. Sheila Haffar, medical oncologist at Texas Oncology-Mesquite discusses the importance of having a community-based cancer research program that offers leading-edge clinical trials to patients near their homes and loved ones, requiring no more travel or disruption than an afternoon shopping trip. Gone are the days of traveling hundreds of miles to receive the best, most innovative cancer treatment, thanks to Texas Oncology. 

Keilah Radio: Dr. Sylvia Jaramillo on Skin Cancer

Publication: 106.5 FM Keilah Radio (Austin)
07/01/2017

Dr. Sylvia Jaramillo, a medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Austin North, visited Keilah Radio’s morning show to discuss skin cancer detection, symptoms, prevention and treatment with the station’s Spanish speaking-audience. Dr. Jaramillo discusses both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, the importance of self examinations and elaborated on her experience treating skin cancer in the Austin community.

See Tyler Woman's Epic Post-Chemo Celebration

Publication: KYTX (CBS, Tyler)
06/30/2017

Texas Oncology-Tyler breast cancer patient Wendy Freden went viral for celebrating the end of chemotherapy by punching the cancer bell instead of ringing it. Wendy highlights what this moment meant to her and her oncologist, Dr. Sasha Vukelja, discusses the importance of self-breast exams to increase early detection.

She Marked the End of Chemo in the Best Way

Publication: USA Today
06/29/2017

After four rounds of chemo and a double mastectomy, Texas Oncology-Tyler patient Wendy Freden knew she didn't just want to ring the bell that signifies the end of treatment, she wanted to "punch it off the wall." Videos and photos capture the celebratory moment perfectly. 

TJC Coach Trying New Cancer Treatment

Publication: KETK-TV (NBC, Tyler) 
06/28/2017

Local Tyler Junior College football coach Danny Palmer shares his experience using a new, FDA-approved cancer drug that's helping treat his chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Meriam Eakin, a retired school librarian in Tyler, has a similar success story using Imbruvica, being part of its clinical trial at Texas Oncology-Tyler led by Dr. Donald Richards, before the drug became FDA approved.