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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.

New blood test for colon cancer is a mixed blessing

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

6 tips for healthy, happy eating during the holidays

Holiday parties don't have to come with an extra helping for food guilt. Nutrition experts at UT Southwestern offer practical tips to enjoy holiday favorites in a healthy way.

Common causes of anal or rectal pain, and how to treat them

Discussing anal pain can be embarrassing, but most itching, discomfort, soreness is easy to treat with help from an expert provider.

UT Southwestern named No. 1 hospital in Texas* and top 20 in the nation

UT Southwestern Medical Center has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in Texas and top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Fluorescent nanoprobe lights the way to reducing spread of cancer cells

An “illuminating” agent discovered by UT Southwestern and developed by OncoNano Medicine, Inc., spotlights peritoneal tumors, helping surgeons find and remove more metastatic cancer.