Texas Oncology Celebrates Nurses, Encourages Others To Say #SuperThanks
DALLAS, Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Oncology is celebrating the invaluable role nurses and other healthcare professionals play in treating patients with cancer and other serious illnesses as part of an annual Thanksgiving program recognizing those who are on the front lines with patients and families every day. They are nothing short of super heroes.
Texas Oncology physicians invite others to join the community-based practice in saying #SuperThanks to the more than three and a half million registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in the United States. Nurses and healthcare teams may care for a patient for a short time, but the impact can last a lifetime.
"Nurses are nothing short of super heroes, expertly blending and balancing compassion with expertise," said Dr. Steve Paulson, Texas Oncology chairman and president. "Recent events have highlighted how indispensable nurses are to the healthcare team. They often put patient needs ahead of their own, and they deserve our sincere thanks and admiration."
To recognize your favorite nurse or healthcare professional:
- Show your support at Facebook.com/TexasOncology
- Share your #SuperThanks at TexasOncology.com/SuperThanks
- Spread the word via #SuperThanks
"This year, more than 119,000 Texans will be diagnosed with cancer. While their treatment plans will be as diverse as our state, all will have nurse super heroes watching out for them," said Paulson. "We are challenging others to join us in saying #SuperThanks."
About Texas Oncology
Texas Oncology delivers high-quality cancer care with leading-edge technology and advanced treatment and therapy options available to help patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories."® in their fights against cancer. Texas Oncology, a pioneer in community-based cancer care, is an independent oncology practice with sites of service throughout Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Texas Breast Specialists and Texas Urology Specialists, which focus on all areas of breast and urologic care, are a part of Texas Oncology.
Texas Oncology patients have the opportunity to take part in some of the most promising clinical trials in the nation for a broad range of cancers. Texas Oncology, through its affiliation with US Oncology Research, has played a role in 50 FDA-approved cancer therapies, nearly one-third of all cancer therapies approved by the FDA to date.
Texas Oncology is united in healing with The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest community-based cancer treatment and research networks focused on advancing cancer care in America. As an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology is united with more than 1,000 physicians and 10,000 cancer professionals nationwide. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Specialty Health.
For more information, visit TexasOncology.com or call 1-888-864-I CAN (4226).
SOURCE Texas Oncology
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