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National Healthcare Decisions Day: What to Know About Advance Care Planning

Justin W. Wray, M.D. Ph.D., of Texas Oncology–Waco shares the importance of advance care planning and exploring all available care directives as patients plan for future medical decisions.
Q&A April 14, 2022
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Picture a Patient With Colorectal Cancer

When you picture a patient with colorectal cancer, a certain picture may come to mind. However, long-held impressions of what a patient with colorectal cancer “looks like” may not be true. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, learn the truth about colorectal cancer.
Article March 18, 2022
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Call for Nominations: Texas Oncology and The DAISY Foundation™ to Recognize Outstanding Nurses

Texas Oncology and The DAISY Foundation™ are accepting nominations for The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses to recognize the impact our nurses make every day in the lives of patients and their families. Nominations will be accepted from March 1 to April 30.
Article March 17, 2022
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Colorectal Cancer: Recognizing Your Risk

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, learn the symptoms of colorectal cancer so that you can better recognize your risk of developing the disease.
Article March 16, 2022
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What a Colorectal Surgeon Wants You to Know

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, colorectal surgeon, Roberto Rodriguez-Ruesga, M.D., FACS, FASCRS, shares what he believes people should know about lowering their risk of colorectal cancer.
Q&A March 08, 2022
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An Ounce of Prevention...

This National Cancer Prevention Month, learn how getting back on track with recommended cancer screenings can reduce your risk for an advanced-stage cancer diagnosis.
Article February 08, 2022
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Your Starter Pack for Supporting Loved Ones with Cancer

In honor of World Cancer Day, take decisions and to-dos off cancer patients’ minds by using customized “starter packs” designed to help family, friends, caregivers, and colleagues support those living with cancer.
Article February 04, 2022
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Closing the Care Gap for Rural Populations

In observance of World Cancer Day, we spoke to hematologist and medical oncologist, Sucharu Prakash, M.D., Texas Oncology–Paris, about this year’s theme, “Close the Care Gap,” and what that means for rural populations in Texas.
Q&A February 03, 2022
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Cervical Cancer: What You Need to Know

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Gynecologic oncologist, Brandon Roane, M.D., Texas Oncology–Methodist Charlton Cancer Center and Methodist Dallas Cancer Center Gynecologic Oncology, shares what women need to know and do to protect themselves from this disease.
Q&A January 27, 2022
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National Mentoring Month: Physician Perspectives and Career Advice

Mentorship in the healthcare field can foster employee growth and encourage multidisciplinary collaboration. January is National Mentoring Month, so we looked back at some of the best advice and memorable mentorship moments that physicians at Texas Oncology have shared over the past few years.
Article January 26, 2022