MedBlog

'Previvors' find hope, answers at Genetic Cancer Prevention Clinic

Jennifer Lowrey lost her parents to Lynch syndrome cancers. Thanks to the Genetic Cancer Prevention Clinic at Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern, she is getting the preventive care she needs.

Sara Pirzadeh-Miller, M.S.

November 13, 2024

Breast cancer survivors: Women tell their stories of strength and hope

Three women diagnosed with breast cancer share their stories about treatment at UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and life after their diagnosis.

October 24, 2024

Uveal melanoma: Rare eye cancer requires specialized treatment

Uveal melanoma is a rare, complex eye cancer known for spreading to the liver. Explore the team-based expertise needed to diagnose and treat this uncommon eye cancer.

Sanjay Chandrasekaran, M.D.

October 7, 2024

Increasing access to cancer clinical trials across Texas

Explore how four new grants are expanding cancer clinical trial access, increasing participant diversity, and reducing patients’ expenses at UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.

David Gerber, M.D.

September 19, 2024

Specialized care for young adults with colorectal cancer: What you need to know

Colon cancer is on the rise among young adults. UT Southwestern’s new clinic offers specialized care for the unique needs of patients under 50.

Nilesh Verma, M.D. / Sitaram Chilakamarry, M.D. / Javier Salgado Pogacnik, M.D.

September 13, 2024

New blood test for colon cancer is a mixed blessing

Keith Argenbright, M.D.

August 19, 2024

Trials assess novel nanoparticle’s impact on brain cancer patients

Two studies underway at UT Southwestern are building upon existing nanoparticle technology to deliver brain cancer medications directly to the brain. Neurosurgeon Toral Patel, M.D., and Neuro-Oncologist Michael Youssef, M.D., discuss how the ReSPECT clinical trials may give hope to patients living with glioblastoma and leptomeningeal disease.

Toral Patel, M.D. / Michael Youssef, M.D.

July 12, 2024

AI improving treatments for diabetes, depression, cancer, and more

Artificial intelligence and deep machine learning are being used in a variety of ways to enhance medical research and potentially improve patient care at UT Southwestern.

May 27, 2024

Taking aim at graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplant

Julio Alvarenga Thiebaud, M.D.

April 22, 2024

How to talk with your kids about a cancer diagnosis in the family

Telling your child you have cancer is difficult. Withholding the truth can be damaging. Get age-appropriate tips to talk with kids about the diagnosis from at UT Southwestern psycho-oncologist.

Laura Howe-Martin, Ph.D.

April 18, 2024

Catching cancer earlier in Texas is the Moncrief mission

Catching cancer early is the key to improving survival rates. That's why UT Southwestern's Moncrief Cancer Institute is providing free cancer screenings across Texas to people who are uninsured or underinsured.

March 28, 2024

Advances in sarcoma surgery help preserve life and limbs

Sarcoma limb salvage techniques, from 3D models to team-based care, help 95% of patients with bone cancers avoid amputation. Bobby Weinschenk, M.D., explores the latest innovations.

Robert Weinschenk, M.D.

March 7, 2024

Ask the dietitian: How can good nutrition help cancer patients?

Eating a high-protein, low-fat diet can help cancer patients deal with the treatments and recovery, says a UT Southwestern oncology dietitian.

February 22, 2024

New approach to robotic mastectomy can preserve full breast and nipple sensation

This new robot-assisted breast cancer surgery can preserve a woman’s breast and nipple sensation – something unimaginable just five years ago.

Deborah Farr, M.D.

January 19, 2024

3 ways oncologists can improve survivorship care after cancer treatment

As cancer care improves, more people are living with survivorship symptoms, such as fatigue and depression. See 3 ways providers can help patients prepare for life after treatment.

Jue Wang, M.D.

January 3, 2024