Dr. Hendershott’s Quotes on Beating Cancer While Pregnant Featured on Newseek.com
2/28/2023
Dr. Karen Hendershott, breast surgical oncologist at Arizona Oncology told Newsweek that most breast cancer treatments can be given during the second and third trimesters: "This includes surgery and most forms of chemotherapy," she said. But some treatments can harm the fetus at any time during pregnancy, and most doctors try to avoid these until after the delivery. One of... Read More
Surgery May Lengthen Survival for Some Ovarian Cancer Patients
1/15/2023
For many years, ovarian cancer was known as the "silent killer," often undiagnosed until after the disease had progressed to an advanced stage. Symptoms went undetected or were confused for menstrual or gastrointestinal issues. And it's all too common for ovarian cancer to come back after the patient has undergone treatment, particularly in more advanced stages. "For most patients with... Read More
AO’s new brand has been included on healthandliving.com and Patch.com
12/20/2022
Arizona Oncology, one of the largest cancer treatment centers in the state with more than 50 physicians, has unveiled a new brand inspired by its desert home. Arizona Oncology is proud to move into the future with a reinvigorated purpose and refreshed look. The launch comes alongside a resurgence in growth for the cancer center, which has brought new patients, employees... Read More
How Long Can You Live with Metastatic Breast Cancer?
12/12/2022
Let’s face it: A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is scary. Unlike breast cancer, which has a very high survival rate—an average of 90% over five years—metastatic breast cancer isn’t curable. But technology, treatments, and therapies are constantly improving, experts say, which means a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is not an automatic death sentence. “The most important thing... Read More
I Thought It Was Cancer: Mom Who Gave Birth at 49 on Her Miracle Baby
12/07/2022
Newsweek spoke to Dr. Jillian O'Donnell, a gynecologic oncologist at Arizona Oncology, to find out more about the link. "Both pregnancy and ovarian cancer can cause abdominal swelling, changes in appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, changes in bowel habits like constipation and/or diarrhea, changes in bladder habits such as urgency, frequency, incontinence, unexplained changes in weight, menstrual irregularities, and pelvic... Read More
Radiotherapy expenditures through the first eight performance periods of the Oncology Care Model at a statewide multispecialty health system
12/06/2022
Abstract Purpose To use real-world data to assess trends in radiotherapy (RT) treatment fractionation and cost under the OCM through the first eight Performance Periods (PP). Methods We identified 17,157 episodes of care from 9,898 patients treated at a statewide multispecialty health system through the first eight six-month Performance Periods (PP1-8; July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2020) of the OCM. Spending stratified by 10 expenditure... Read More
Dr. Hendershott’s comments on MBC were published on Glamour.com!
11/28/2022
Let’s face it: A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is scary. Unlike breast cancer, which has a very high survival rate—an average of 90% over five years—metastatic breast cancer isn’t curable. But technology, treatments, and therapies are constantly improving, experts say, which means a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is not an automatic death sentence. “The most important thing... Read More
Dr. Montoya discusses how red, processed, and fatty meats might increase prostate health risk
11/22/2022
Processed meats "Red or processed meat and fatty meats might increase prostate health risk," said Delmer A. Montoya, M.D., a medical oncologist with Arizona Oncology in Tucson. "[But] we need more research to better understand their effect on prostate cancer." High levels of trans and saturated fats and high sodium, both of which contribute to poor prostate health, can... Read More
Dr Basel Shoua of Arizona Oncology On The 5 Things Everyone Needs To Know About Cancer
9/28/2022
Cancer is a horrible and terrifying disease. There is so much great information out there, but sometimes it is very difficult to filter out the noise. What causes cancer? Can it be prevented? How do you detect it? What are the odds of survival today? What are the different forms of cancer? What are the best treatments? And what is... Read More
Dr. Chen was featured in Cancer Wellness Magazine – Summer 22 Issue
9/12/2022
Dr. Chen had the opportunity to address common concerns about medication side effects that cancer warriors should watch out for and what to do if they start experiencing adverse side effects. The Cancer Wellness magazine is available nationwide to subscribers virtually and through the mail. Issue 15: The Men's Health Issue - Summer 2022 - Cancer Wellness Read More
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