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Liver cancer is on the rise: 3 risk factors you can control to reduce your risk

Learn how to reduce your risk of liver cancer through prevention, early detection, and lifestyle changes. Know the signs and talk to your doctor.

Navy veteran navigates cancer journey from paralysis to remission

Navy veteran Clinton Adger beat multiple myeloma with UT Southwestern’s expert care. Now he’s walking, volunteering, and inspiring others to fight on.

Prostate cancer screening and treatment: What you need to know

PSA tests are used to screen for prostate cancer, but most health care guidelines suggest men discuss the pros and cons of screening with their doctor first. Learn more about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and what treatment options are available.

Dense breasts: What it means and what women can do about screening

Learn what it means to have dense breasts and why supplemental screening options can help detect breast cancer early.

Detecting and treating a rare form of gynecologic cancer

Vulvar cancer, one of the most rare forms of gynecologic cancer, can be treated successfully if detected early. UT Southwestern's Jayanthi Lea, M.D., discusses how vulvar cancer is diagnosed and treated.

Bladder cancer treatment options and when to consider bladder removal surgery

Bladder cancer surgery is lifesaving, and it can be life changing. Learn what to expect with cystectomy and life after bladder reconstruction.

Supporting adolescents and young adults through cancer treatment and beyond

An increasing number of adolescents and young adults are developing cancer, and they face unique challenges because the illness occurs during a crucial time of personal growth. It's vital that patients' care teams focus on their priorities for treatment and goals for survivorship.

No. 1 hospital in DFW for a ninth straight year

UT Southwestern Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the ninth consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings.

Time in a bottle: How UTSW paved the way for a breakthrough brain cancer drug

A remarkable story of science and survival, fueled by a frontier mentality that defines UT Southwestern Medical Center, leads to the development of a new drug that gives fresh hope to patients with low-grade gliomas.

Ovarian cancer: A step closer to demystifying early detection and prevention

Ovarian cancer may start in the fallopian tubes, not the ovaries. Explore the latest research and prevention strategies with Jayanthi Lea, M.D., Division Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at UT Southwestern.

How cervical cancer screening with HPV testing is saving lives

A UT Southwestern gynecologist answers questions about cervical cancer screenings, HPV-associated risks, and screening recommendations for women of all ages.

Young newlywed, UTSW cancer team wage 'Infinity War' on stage 4 lymphoma

When an emergency department visit for a bad cough turned into a cancer diagnosis, a new drug – and a movie-worthy standoff with lymphoma – saved Erik Torres’s life.

With innovation of Medical Vision Goggles, no cancer cells left behind

Discover how Medical Vision Goggles, developed by Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D., may revolutionize cancer surgery by enabling surgeons to see and remove all tumor cells without need for additional surgery.

Alcohol and cancer: It's a complicated relationship

Less than half of U.S. adults know that alcohol use can increase the risk cancer. See why it’s harmful and get details to safeguard your health.

Cancer rehab helps patients survive and thrive

You don’t need to live with cancer-related pain or loss of function. Find out how oncology rehabilitation can help you reach a life without limits.