Dr. Rachel Swart of Arizona Oncology on the 5 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Cancer
11/15/2021
Find your cancer treatment team. Cancer treatment is stressful enough without also being concerned that you chose the right cancer team to help you and your family through this ordeal. It is important for patients and their families to trust and feel comfortable with their cancer care team. Cancer is a horrible and terrifying disease. There is so much great... Read More
Are Oncologists Any Better at Facing Their Own Mortality?
11/10/2021
In January 2017, Karen Hendershott, MD, a breast surgical oncologist, felt a lump in her armpit while taking a shower. The blunt force of her fate came into view in an instant: It was almost certainly a locally advanced breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes and would require surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. She said a few unprintable words... Read More
A Rash Can Be a Symptom of Breast Cancer
11/02/2021
Here Are the Top Signs to Look Out for if You’re Worried You Have One, and When to See a Doctor When it comes to red flags around breast cancer, most women know that feeling a new lump in your breast is a reason to seek medical attention immediately. But as it turns out, a rash is also something... Read More
Local Breast Cancer Patient Urges Women to Get Screened
10/22/2021
TUCSON (KVOA) - Back in August, Stephanie Soto was diagnosed with breast cancer at 39-years-old. "It's scary you have so many emotions but you have to think to yourself do you want to live here do you want to live," said Soto. Stephanie said her family does have a history of breast cancer, which prompted her to start chemotherapy as... Read More
Experts Answer Most Searched Questions About Breast Cancer
10/20/2021
In 2021, about 2 million new cases of breast cancer have been recorded in the US (1). Globally, this number has surpassed lung, colorectal, and prostate cancers (2). It goes without saying that breast cancer awareness is a top priority for women. Early detection and timely treatment are key to treating cancer and stopping it from spreading to other parts of your body. What... Read More
Dr. Shobhana Talukdar
10/07/2021
Arizona Oncology, a premier provider of advanced cancer care across Arizona, welcomes Dr. Shobhana Talukdar to the gynecologic oncology team, expanding available patient services and treatment options for Tucson area residents. Talukdar recently relocated to Tucson from Minneapolis, where she completed a gynecologic oncology fellowship with the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. In Tucson, Talukdar will see patients... Read More
Arizona Oncology Welcomes Gynecologic Oncologist Shobhana Talukdar, MD to the Wilmot Office in Tucson
10/05/2021
Arizona Oncology, a premier provider of advanced cancer care across Arizona, is proud to welcome Shobhana Talukdar, MD to the gynecologic oncology team, expanding available patient services and treatment options for Tucson area residents. Dr. Talukdar recently relocated to Tucson from Minneapolis, where she completed a gynecologic oncology fellowship with the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. In Tucson, Dr.... Read More
Arizona Oncology Expands Tucson Area Services with Addition of Three Oncologists and Two Colorectal Surgeons
7/27/2021
PHOENIX (July 12, 2021) – Arizona Oncology, a premier provider of advanced cancer care across the state of Arizona, is expanding its services and levels of care for Tucson area residents with the addition of three new oncologists and two colorectal surgeons. The provider announced the five physicians will join Arizona Oncology’s existing network of more than 120 clinicians across the state, serving... Read More
Arizona Oncology Adds Breast Surgeon Karen J. Hendershott, MD, FACS
9/30/2020
Arizona Oncology, a premier provider of advanced cancer care throughout Arizona and a practice in The US Oncology Network, is excited to announce the addition of breast surgeon Karen J. Hendershott, MD, FACS to their Tucson surgical team. Karen J. Hendershott, MD, FACS is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist who also completed a research fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer... Read More
Arizona Oncology Adds Ronald L. Bauer, MD, FACS and Lise C. Walker, MD, FACS to the Phoenix Breast Surgery Team as Breast Surgeon and Chief of Operations Edgar D Staren, MD, PhD, FACS Resumes His Clinical Practice
9/16/2020
The independent oncology practice adds two new breast surgeons as their chief of operations resumes seeing patients in a move to better serve the Arizona Community. Phoenix, AZ, September 8, 2020 – Arizona Oncology, a premier provider of advanced cancer care throughout Arizona and a practice in The US Oncology Network, is excited to announce the addition of breast surgeons Ronald L.... Read More
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