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Taking aim at fatty liver, cancer with new blood test

UT Southwestern has developed a simple blood test that can predict which patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are most likely to develop liver cancer.

UT Southwestern ranked No. 1 hospital in DFW for sixth straight year

UT Southwestern has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in North Texas for the six years in a row, and ranked nationally for 9 specialties areas of health care.

What does the rectal cancer trial's 100% remission rate mean for young patients?

A groundbreaking study showed a 100% response to immunotherapy for a type of rectal cancer. See what the findings mean, who might benefit, and what’s next.

The ART and science of targeting gynecologic tumors

A new radiation therapy approach offers curative potential for gynecologic tumors. Learn about adaptive radiation therapy (ART) and two clinical trials at UT Southwestern to help women with cancer.

For Mother's Day, 6 stories of survival

A mother's strength – and will to live – is reflected in six amazing stories of survival from UT Southwestern.

Breaking ground in eye cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment

Discover advanced eye cancer treatments from expert ocular oncologist J. William Harbour, M.D. Learn why proactive vision check-ups are crucial.

New immunotherapy can prevent kidney cancer recurrence after surgery: Is it right for you?

The FDA has approved pembrolizumab immunotherapy, the first treatment to lower kidney cancer recurrence risk after surgery. UT Southwestern's Dr. Hans Hammers helps patients explore its benefits and risks.

DARTBOARD: Novel head & neck cancer trial targets personalized, daily radiation therapy

David Sher, M.D. explains how a new clinical trial for head and neck cancer patients will study daily adaptive radiotherapy using tumor targeting driven by an AI-driven algorithm developed by UT Southwestern.

Coming of age with cancer: ACE helps young survivors thrive

Daniel Bowers, M.D., Medical Director of the After the Cancer Experience program, discusses the importance of lifelong care for childhood cancer survivors.

Multiple myeloma care: Taking CAR T-cell therapy for rare blood cancer to the next level

As new CAR T-cell therapies are being approved to treat certain cancers, Ankit Kansagra, M.D., explains how the UT Southwestern team is working to further revolutionize treatment for more cancer patients.

Sugar, inflammation, and soy: How does nutrition influence breast cancer risk?

Suzanne Conzen, M.D., explains how eating a healthy diet composed mainly of plant-based foods can be an effective way to help prevent breast cancer.

Corrective breast reconstruction: Free-flap procedures offer natural options if implants fail

Having a breast reconstruction fail is devastating. Dr. Teotia and Dr. Haddock at UTSW are pioneers in flap procedures. They work to improve recovery, and results.

PARP-1 inhibitors can reduce ovarian cancer recurrence risk by 70% in half of patients

PARP-1 inhibitor drugs can reduce the risk of BRCA- and HRDS-associated ovarian cancer by 70%. New research at UT Southwestern Medical Center may help expand treatment to more patients.

Adaptive PULSAR radiation is helping us outsmart tumors, cancer

When it comes to radiotherapy, one size does not fit all. See how this new therapy may change cancer treatment for the better.

AL amyloidosis treatments offer patients hope and potentially a cure

A new, FDA-approved four-drug combo for AL amyloidosis is improving longevity and quality of life dramatically. Ankit Kansagra, M.D., discusses how the medication and a multidisciplinary team of experts can give patients longer, healthier lives.