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Jodi McCartney discusses the importance of breast cancer awareness, early detection, and the resources available to support patients through their journey.

Dr. Gallaty discusses the different surgical options available for breast cancer patients, helping women understand their choices and make informed decisions about their treatment.

Several years ago HCA Weatherford established a new Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Ray Page played an integral part in the development of the program and served on the founding Graduate Medical Education Committee, participating in didactic education, directing tumor boards, and supervising the clinical rotations in hematology and oncology. The residency has attracted a number of high-quality medical school graduates."Through the exposure of hematology and oncology practice from our Weatherford team of Dr. Riaz, Dr. Young, Dr. Skiba, Dr. Laine, and myself, we now have a number of bright residents that have developed a keen interest in pursuing an oncology fellowship and becoming cancer doctors", exclaims Dr. Page. "I always aspire to try to put them in a position for success and be able to achieve their dreams".Dr. Page has mentored some of these doctors. This last month, Dr. Joseph Kim and Dr. Minh-Treit Nguyen, two residents achieved peer-reviewed scientific publications with Dr. Page. He has them also working on a cancer registry study evaluating the impact of COVID lockdown policies on access to cancer screening worsening cancer stage and outcomes. Dr. Page sponsored Dr. Kim to present his paper at the upcoming Texas Society of Clinical Oncology meeting."Rarely do residents have the opportunity to present their work at this meeting and I am proud of Dr. Kim", states Dr. Page. He also endorsed Dr. Kim, where he received a scholarship to attend the Clinical Pathways Congress and Oncology Business Summit in Boston this Fall.Dr. Page is helping to establish a Senior Oncology Seminar Series at the residency program. He is also working to develop a new ASCO Oncology Interest Group at the MCW residency. All of these things will improve their exposure to get into oncology fellowship programs.Dr. Joseph Kim, senior resident at HCA Weatherford states, "I have my utmost appreciation for Dr. Page's invaluable assistance and guidance throughout this process. His support has been instrumental in shaping my professional journey, and I am truly grateful for his expertise and generosity. His unwavering commitment to mentoring and his profound knowledge in the field of oncology has been a source of my inspiration. I am honored to be a beneficiary of his mentorship".Dr. Page concludes, "It is exciting to see an exceptional young doctor, like Dr. Joseph Kim, aspiring to become our next generation of oncologists. It is always rewarding for me to be a mentor and share their successes".

Dr. Weng discusses the True Beam radiation therapy system available at our Arlington clinic, explaining how this advanced technology delivers precise, targeted treatment for cancer patients.

Dr. Ray Page, Director of Research, was in Chicago at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting with over 30,000 oncology professionals around the world presenting their scientific advances. Dr. Page was the co-author of two scientific studies presented at the meeting. First of its kind data was shared on using Artificial Intelligence-based radiographic imaging models to predict immunotherapy responses in advanced lung cancer patients.The Center was the first cancer center in the world to contribute radiomic data to create predictive algorithms. Dr. Page was strongly involved in consulting and providing clinical context to the design of the models."Russell Tarver, Director of Radiology Services played an integral role in curating vital radiomic data for the study. The Center once again takes the lead in research and innovation of cancer care delivery", states Dr. Page.Dr. Page also served on the Scientific Planning Committee for the Healthcare Delivery and Policy section of the ASCO meeting, coordinating and managing hundreds of presentations at the meeting. Dr. Page also attended the ASCO State Affiliate Council meeting, where for 12 years he has served as the Representative of the State of Texas, addressing critical and evolving policy and healthcare issues in oncology.

Medical City Plano is the first hospital in Texas to use a new robot with humanoid arms for minimally invasive gynecological surgeries.By Alice Laussade, D MagazineRead the Full Article

Read an article Dr. Page was a contributor to about Biosimilars in oncology practices.Dr. Page says, "Our practice is one of the pioneer practices participating in the ASCOs PracticeNET program, sharing benchmark data across a variety of oncology practices. We participated in the data, but more importantly, represented it through the authorship of the publication."Read the Article

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. We encourage men to perform regular self-exams and be aware of the signs and symptoms. Early detection saves lives.

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is proud to announce the expansion of radiation and imaging services to our Denton location, bringing comprehensive cancer care closer to patients in the Denton community.FORT WORTH, TX - April 3, 2023 - The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, an affiliate of OneOncology, announced today radiation and imaging services are now available to patients in the Denton area. This will be part of the current oncology clinic in Denton at 2900 N I-35, SUITE 111 DENTON, TX 76201.“As a new Denton County resident myself, I am very excited to be able to serve the Denton community with excellent quality cancer care with radiation therapy,” said Zach Brownlee, MD.At The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, our board certified physicians provide cancer treatment to more than 20,000 patients annually at the 17 locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. ---About The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders: The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is an all-encompassing team of cancer specialists that will fight for its patients– every step of the way. Its team of physicians put patients at the center of a coordinated health plan, with everyone from the oncologists, nurses and patient navigators to nutritionists, pharmacists, counselors, and support groups working together to provide access to the most advanced technologies, groundbreaking treatments, and compassionate cancer care. With cancer specialists practicing at locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, patients can access the research knowledge and clinical expertise of one of the nation’s most highly respected cancer centers. Learn more at: www.thecentertx.com.Contact:  Leslie Seligman817-291-0429lseligman@txcc.com 

Walking during breast cancer treatment can provide numerous benefits for patients, including improved physical strength, reduced fatigue, better mental health, and enhanced overall quality of life. Regular, gentle exercise like walking helps maintain muscle mass, supports cardiovascular health, and can help manage treatment-related side effects.