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Experts urge routine care to intercept colon cancer before it starts

IN THE NEWS | 06-25-2024 In 2024, over 12,200 Texans are predicted to be newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. It is second only to California, which is estimated to have over 16,000 new cases. While the benchmark age was previously 50 for insurance-covered colorectal screenings, that age has since dropped to 45. As the rate of colorectal cancer diagnoses in younger people rises, specialists are turning to prevention as their first line of defense....

Younger adults in Williamson County, nation experience rising rates of colon cancer

IN THE NEWS | 06-21-2024 Younger adults in Williamson County, nation experience rising rates of colon cancer...

Younger adults confronting colorectal cancer surge

PRESS RELEASES | 06-07-2024 Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under 50, and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in women under 50. To shed light on this cancer incidence trend impacting local patients, Andrew H. Miller, M.D., Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists–Austin North and Round Rock, shared the importance of colorectal cancer screenings, how he’s seen more younger patients in his own practice, and symptoms patients should look out for....

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Austin Surgeon Speaks On Risks, Prevention

PRESS RELEASES | 03-20-2024 Thiru V. Lakshman, M.D., FACS, FASCRS, Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists-Austin Central and Austin North, joined KTBC-TV's (FOX, Austin) Rebecca Thomas to talk about risks and prevention this Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. ...

A Houston Doctor is Helping Develop Robots for Surgeries in Space

PRESS RELEASES | 03-13-2024 Dr. Ted Voloyiannis, a Houston colon and rectal surgeon at Texas Oncology, participated in a surgical simulation on the International Space Station. “Nobody ever thought, me included, that one day I would be able to do remote surgery out of this world,” Dr. Voloyiannis said. “That tells you how our capabilities and technology modes have progressed in medicine and surgery.” ...

Houston Surgeon Takes Part in First-of-its-Kind Surgery in Space

PRESS RELEASES | 03-04-2024 A small surgical robot at the International Space Station completed its first surgery demo in zero gravity last week, and one of the surgeons tasked with the remote robotic operations on simulated tissue was Houston-based Theodoros Voloyiannis, M.D., FACS, FASCRS, a colorectal surgeon at Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists. ...

Fredella Prather: Accepting the Gift of Help After a Colon Cancer Diagnosis

PRESS RELEASES | 03-04-2024 Fredella Prather, 59, never had a colonoscopy until she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the fall of 2020. Fredella underwent chemotherapy and radiation followed by a robotic-assisted surgery to remove her tumor. Today, her scans are clear, and she advocates for cancer screenings with her friends and family whenever she can....

Overcoming Scanxiety Today for a Healthier Tomorrow

PRESS RELEASES | 03-01-2024 Shaun P. McKenzie, M.D., FACS, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists–Round Rock and South Austin and Antonio Nathan Villamor III, M.D., colorectal surgeon, Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists–Pasadena, explain that while colonoscopies often have a reputation for being stressful, painful, or embarrassing, this common procedure is usually quick and can be done under different types of anesthesia....

Surgical Robot Passes Space Test With Flying Colors

PRESS RELEASES | 02-14-2024 It is the first surgical robot aboard the space station and one of the first times remote surgery tasks have been tested in space....

Texas Oncology Adds Physicians From Central Texas Colon and Rectal Surgeons to Its Colon and Rectal Specialty Division

PRESS RELEASES | 04-12-2023 DALLAS – Texas Oncology announced today that the physicians who practice with Central Texas Colon and Rectal Surgeons will join Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists, the colon and rectal specialty division within Texas Oncology, effective May 1....

Dr. Whitney and Crohn's & Colitis Connect - IBD Awareness Week Q&A Event Dec 2nd @11am

IN THE NEWS | 12-01-2021 Join Dr. Stewart Whitney and the Crohn's & Colitis Connect to kick off IBD Week. Dr. Whitney will be discussing Surgery and IBD. Thursday, Dec 2nd @ 11am. ...

TCRS - TAKESTEPS Walk Local Bronze Sponsor for Crohn's and Colitis Awareness

IN THE NEWS | 05-28-2021 Come join us at the TakeSteps Walk for Crohn's and Colitis Awareness. TCRS is proud to be a local sponsor for the Dallas-Fort Worth TakeSteps walk on Sunday, June 27th at the Fort Worth Zoo. ...

Get the Facts with Dr. Laurie Novosad! Virtual Event | March 31st, 2021 @ NOON

IN THE NEWS | 03-30-2021 Learn how a screening colonoscopy can help to prevent colon cancer. Join Dr. Novosad on her VIRTUAL EVENT. ...

Dr. Dwyer speaks on the Importance of Colon Cancer Screening For March Colon Awareness Month

IN THE NEWS | 03-17-2021 Dr. Dwyer speaks with the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce on the the importance of Colon Cancer Screening. Check out the Video. ...

Texas Colon and Rectal Specialists Physicians Join Texas Oncology

PRESS RELEASES | 02-28-2021 Texas Colon and Rectal Specialists Physicians Join Texas Oncology  As part of our commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care, the practice recently announced that the physicians of Texas Colon and Rectal Specialists (TCRS) will join a new colorectal specialty division within Texas Oncology as of March 1, 2021. TC[...]

TCRS has received a TMF Physician Practice Quality Improvement Award

IN THE NEWS | 10-18-2017 TCRS is a recipient of a TMF Physician Practice Quality Improvement Award for Patient Care Strategies - Outcomes...

ASCRS Releases New Patient Education Videos

IN THE NEWS | 10-12-2017 It all starts with Patient Education. It is the goal of all TCRS providers to bring the most up to date information. Check out the Patient Education Videos provided by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons....

Dr. Hurley helps the CW33 weigh in on the increasing risk of colon cancer for younger people

IN THE NEWS | 03-03-2017 It's a disturbing trend! A new study says younger people - even millennials - might be more at risk for colon cancer than we thought....

Dress in Blue Day is March 3rd - Are you ready?

IN THE NEWS | 02-23-2017 Dress in Blue Day for Colon Cancer is March 3rd. Ask us why we are BLUE!...

Is the FODMAP Diet right for you?

IN THE NEWS | 02-07-2017 Suffering from IBS? Physicians are increasingly prescribing a low FODMAP diet for patients with irritable bowel syndrome. ...

UNDY 5000 Is Back for Dallas - Come Join Our Team!

IN THE NEWS | 09-22-2016 We are excited to once again be sponsors of the UNDY 5000, A Brief Run for Colon Cancer. Please come out and show your support. ...

Dr. Don Read Becomes the 151st President of the TMA

IN THE NEWS | 05-16-2016 Dr. Don Read become President of The TMA which is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 49,000 physician and medical student members....

Dr. Randy Crim Honored at the 2016 Texas Fest

IN THE NEWS | 05-05-2016 Dr. Randy Crim was awarded the Distinguished Physician Award at this year's Texas Fest in Irving, Texas....

Dr. Marcus Downs Recognized for Exceptional Performance at Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

IN THE NEWS | 03-17-2016 Dr. Downs reaches the 99th percentile for Patient Satisfaction....

Dr. Clark Odom Recognized for Exceptional Performance at Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

IN THE NEWS | 03-16-2016 Dr. Clark Odom reaches the 99th percentile for Patient Satisfaction....

Benefits of a Colonoscopy with Dr. Burleson on Good Morning Texas

IN THE NEWS | 03-16-2016 Check out Dr. Dale Burleson on Good Morning Texas health segment, Benefits of a Colonoscopy!...

Dr. Don Read speaks on 'NBC 5 Responds' as TMA President Elect

IN THE NEWS | 03-16-2016 TCRS's Dr. Don Read speaks on 'NBC 5 Responds' segment as President Elect of the Texas Medical Association....

Dr. Stadler lends a helping hand to the NFL family

IN THE NEWS | 02-10-2016 TCRS is honored to have our very own Dr. Ronney Stadler featured in the article 'Hard News' by Jenny Vrentas in the Monday Morning Quarterback Column in Sports Illustrated....

Dr. Crim Featured on Cover of D Magazine

IN THE NEWS | 10-13-2015 TCRS is honored to have our very own Dr. Randy Crim featured on the cover of the D Magazine’s 2015 Best Docs issue. Dr. Crim joined TCRS in 1990 after his fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic...

TCRS PHYSICIANS RANK top 100 best doctors of 2015

IN THE NEWS | 10-12-2015 TCRS has recently had ten of our doctors recognized as D Magazine “best doctors for colon/rectal surgery” of 2015. Included in this prestigious list are: Dale D. Burleson, MD...