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03-28-2025
When it comes to cancer prevention, colorectal cancer stands out for a simple reason: with proper screening and early detection, it's not just highly treatable—it's often preventable. Despite this, it remains the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. The disconnect between preventability and mortality rates points to a critical awareness gap....
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03-27-2025
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Dr. Thiru Lakshman joined KVUE to talk about prevention, detection and treatment....
IN THE NEWS |
03-27-2025
R. Daniel Zaunbrecher III, M.D., Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists–Austin Central and Austin South, highlights the rising incidence of colorectal cancer in younger adults, emphasizing symptoms like rectal bleeding and changes in bowel habits, as well as risk factors such as family history, diet, and lifestyle. He also notes the importance of early detection through screenings starting at age 45 and shares the various treatment modalities associated with this cancer type....
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03-03-2025
Though we often picture youthhood as a time of mostly carefree, exuberant living, unexpected health concerns can cloud that ideal vision. Recent research indicates that colorectal cancer — among other cancers — is on the rise in younger adults, an emerging and troubling trend for oncologists. In the past several decades, cases of colorectal cancer in those under the age of 50 have steadily increased....
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....
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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....
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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. ...
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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.”
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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. ...
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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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.
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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....
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....
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. ...
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....
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....
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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...
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...
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