Texas Oncology agrees with leading infectious disease experts that all people should be vaccinated against COVID-19, including cancer patients. The COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot reduces individual risk and slows the spread of the virus.

Texas Oncology–Deke Slayton Cancer Center recently welcomed Mirna Abboud, M.D. Dr. Abboud discusses her vision for the future of cancer treatment and radiation oncology.

Gynecologic oncologist Brandon Sawyer, M.D., recently joined Texas Oncology–Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Sawyer shares his approach to patient care and passion for treating women’s cancers.

The holidays offer all of us time to come together with friends and family, along with the opportunity to reflect on the year that’s gone by – and what a year it’s been. The roller coaster ride of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic remains a daunting, wearying challenge. And all the more so for our patients and their loved ones who also must contend with a cancer diagnosis.

Joel Weinthal, M.D., pediatric oncologist and hematologist at Texas Oncology–Medical City Dallas Pediatric Hematology– Oncology and Texas Oncology–Odessa West Texas Cancer Center shares insight on treatments prevent complications and, potentially, offer a cure for sickle cell disease.

Texas Oncology–San Antonio Medical Center welcomes Elizabeth Bowhay-Carnes, M.D., to the team. Dr. Bowhay-Carnes discusses the lessons she’s learned from cancer patients and her advice for fellow physicians.

What’s the best way to share a meal or deliver food to your friend with cancer? In our final article dedicated to supporting your friend with cancer, Karen Smith, manager of dietary services, highlights important considerations for sharing nourishing, nutritious food with your friend.

Texas Oncology–Methodist Charlton Cancer Center and Methodist Dallas Cancer Center Gynecologic Oncology warmly welcome Brandon Roane, M.D. Read more about Dr. Roane’s patient-first approach to cancer care.

What’s the “right” gift for someone with cancer? In the third of four articles dedicated to supporting your friend with cancer, Tausha Anderson, manager of nursing services in Beaumont, provides gift ideas for your friend with cancer this holiday season.

Sabarina Ramanathan, M.D., is now seeing patients at Texas Oncology–Sugar Land. Dr. Ramanathan shares what inspires her about cancer care and excites her about joining Texas Oncology.