MedBlog

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.

May 7, 2025

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.

Mack Mitchell, M.D. / Nisha Unni, M.D.

April 29, 2025

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.

Michael Fediw, M.D.

April 22, 2025

Uveal Melanoma: Treating Rare Eye Cancer

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.

J. William Harbour, M.D. / Sanjay Chandrasekaran, M.D.

April 9, 2025

How a North Texas woman survived rare genetic lung cancer – and saved her mom

Cassie Munoz's genetic lung cancer diagnosis at age 29 prompted screenings for her family and led to her mother's cancer diagnosis at an early stage. It also spurred ground-breaking research on their unique mutation.

Ken Westover, M.D., Ph.D.

January 30, 2025

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.

Claudia Werner, M.D.

January 28, 2025

Gene therapies for blood disorders give kids health and hope

New gene therapies give kids with beta thalassemia and other severe genetic disorders a chance at a better life. Discover the latest therapeutic advancements.

Andrew Y. Koh, M.D.

January 15, 2025

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 14, 2025

Direct-to-implant reconstruction: Single surgery, beautiful results after breast cancer

Discover the benefits of direct-to-implant breast reconstruction, a single surgery option for faster recovery and restored confidence after a mastectomy.

Travis Boyd, M.D. / Anvy Nguyen, M.D.

December 9, 2024

'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

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

UT Southwestern discusses a blood test approved in August 2024 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to screen for colorectal cancer – what it can and cannot do, particularly when it’s compared to screening tools already available.

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. UT Southwestern discusses 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