ASCO Publishes Resources for Cancer Care Providers and Patients Affected by Hurricane Harvey
In the aftermath of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey throughout the state of Texas, which has resulted in more than 30,000 people being displaced from their homes, ASCO has published a list of resources and information for oncology providers and patients with cancer affected by the storm. The information also includes resources for providers and patients in Louisiana.
Resources for Physicians
For practice inquiries, please e-mail practice@asco.org or call Julia Tomkins at 571-483-1651 or Allison Hirschorn at 571-483-1653.
Additional resources may be found here:
- Louisiana Oncology Society
- Louisiana State Medical Society
- Oklahoma Society of Clinical Oncology
- Texas Society of Clinical Oncology
- Texas Medical Association
Resources for Patients
The NCI Contact Center can help with disaster preparation, updates, and finding care, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern standard time.
- 1-800-4-CANCER (226237)—After business hours, recorded information is available
- Online LiveHelp® chat
CancerCare, which provides free professional support services to help patients and caregivers manage the emotional, practical, and financial challenges of cancer, can provide information about local and regional resources to help address the needs that have arisen as a result of Hurricane Harvey's impact.
- 1-800-813-HOPE (4673)
Cancer.Net has helpful information for patients, including:
- ASCO and NCI Patient Information Wallet Card
- What Should I Do During an Emergency or Natural Disaster?
- Top Food Safety Tips for Severe Weather
Lending a Hand
The following physicians and practices are available to see patients affected by the storm:
Louisiana
- Genevieve Maronge, MD, at Mary Bird Perkins at TGMC. Houma, Louisiana; 985-857-8093
- Molly Boyd Thomas, MD, at Cancer Center of Acadiana. Lafayette, Louisiana; 337-289-8400
- Rajasree Pia Chouwdry, MD, at LSU Health Science Center University Medical Center. New Orleans, Lousiana; 504-702-3000
- Mindie Kavanaugh, MD, at LSU Shreveport/University Health Hospital. Shreveport, Louisiana; 318-813-1250. Can take stem cell transplant patients.
Texas
- Texas Oncology. Multiple locations throughout Texas. 888-864-4226
- Allison Albright Gorrebeeck, MD, at Austin Cancer Center. Austin, Texas; 512-505-5500
- Raven Cooksey, MD, at Dell Children's Medical Center. Austin, Texas; 512-628-1900. Pediatric oncology.
- Jeff Yorio, MD, at Texas Oncology-Austin Central. Austin, Texas; 512-427-9400
- Erin Fleener, MD, at Cancer Clinic. Bryan, Texas; 979-776-2000
- Lanan Wilfong, MD, at Texas Oncology-Presbyterian Cancer Center Dallas. Dallas, Texas; 214-739-4175
- Neelema Pinnapureddy, MD, at Cancer Institute of Dallas. Duncanville, Texas; 469-800-9300
- Neelema Pinnapureddy, MD, at Sammons Cancer Center. Waxahachie, Texas; 469-800-9300
- TJ Patel, MD, at Kelsey-Seybold Houston Medical Center Infusion Center. Houston, Texas; 713-442-1081. Open and functional as of August 30
- Shiela Haffar, MD, at Texas Oncology-Mesquite. Mesquite, Texas; 972-686-6411
- Shiela Haffar, MD, at Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists-Rockwall. Rockwall, Texas; 972-686-6411
- Christal Murray, MD, and Meaghan Khan, MD, at Baylor Scott and White. Round Rock, Texas; 512-509-4595
- Emmalind Aponte, MD, at Texas Oncology-San Antonio. San Antonio, Texas; 210-595-5300
Oklahoma
- Suzanne Cole, MD, at Mercy Hospital. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 405-751-4343
- Irim Yasin, MD, at Integris Cancer Institute. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 405-773-6400
Arkansas
- Lynn Cleveland, MD, at Genesis Cancer Center. Hot Springs, Arkansas; 501-623-2731
This list does not constitute the recommendation or endorsement of ASCO. ASCO is posting this information with the practices’ permission as a convenience only. All prospective patients should use their independent judgment when selecting a health-care provider.
How You Can Help
If you’d like to be added to the list of practices available to see patients impacted by the hurricane or believe you have been included on the list in error, please e-mail ASCO Corporate Communications at corporatecommunications@asco.org.
The content in this post has not been reviewed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. (ASCO®) and does not necessarily reflect the ideas and opinions of ASCO®.
