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Texas Center for Proton Therapy Names Dr. Andrew K. Lee Medical Director

02/09/2015

Dr. Andrew K. Lee, a renowned leader in oncology and innovator in proton beam therapy cancer treatment, has been named medical director of the Texas Center for Proton Therapy following a global search.

Texas Oncology Physicians Honor Nurses with Contribution to Support Cancer Patients

11/25/2014

The physicians of Texas Oncology recognize a super hero when they see one, and they realize the difference they make. Today, those physicians announced a $60,650 contribution to the Texas Oncology Foundation in honor of Texas Oncology nurses and healthcare teams.

Say #SuperThanks to Nurses and Healthcare Teams

11/12/2014
Dr. Russell Hoverman of Texas Oncology explains the vital and roles nurses play in cancer care by balancing their clinical skills with compassionate care.

Angela Seda, M.D. is the Newest Physician to Join Texas Breast Specialists

11/09/2014
Dr. Angela Seda, a fellowship-trained breast surgeon, has joined the leading-edge cancer care teams at Texas Breast Specialists. She will practice at Texas Breast Specialists–Arlington.

L. Andy Chen, M.D., is the Newest Physician to Join Texas Oncology

11/07/2014

Dr. L. Andy Chen, a specialist in radiation oncology, has joined the cancer care team at Texas Oncology. He will practice at Texas Oncology–Beaumont and Texas Oncology–Jasper, two of Texas Oncology’s more than 150 cancer treatment locations in communities throughout Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.

Texas Oncology Celebrates Nurses, Encourages Others to Say #SuperThanks

11/05/2014

Texas Oncology is celebrating the invaluable role nurses and other healthcare professionals play in treating patients with cancer and other serious illnesses as part of an annual Thanksgiving program recognizing those who are on the front lines with patients and families every day. They are nothing short of super heroes.

Texas Oncology-Fort Worth 8th Ave. Earns Accreditation

10/22/2014

Texas Oncology-Fort Worth 8th Ave. has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Notably, Texas Oncology-Fort Worth 8th Ave. is the first ACR-accredited facility in Tarrant County and is one of only three in North Texas. 

Cyclotron Arrival Marks Milestone in Construction

07/02/2014

Two hundred twenty tons of new hope for cancer patients came to North Texas early today with the arrival of the massive cyclotron at the Texas Center for Proton Therapy. The center, a collaboration of Texas Oncology, The US Oncology Network, and McKesson Specialty Health, is expected to treat its first patients in early 2016.

Texas Oncology–McKinney Adds Radiation Therapy Services to Cancer Treatment Options

05/29/2014

Texas Oncology-McKinney today announced the addition of radiation oncology to its existing suite of leading-edge cancer treatment options, including medical oncology and hematology, beginning on June 5. 

Texas Oncology to Observe National Healthcare Decision Day

04/09/2014

Texas Oncology announced today it will participate in National Healthcare Decision Day in an effort to help patients, healthcare professionals, and the public learn more about the importance of advance care planning.