MedBlog

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

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

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.

Kevin Albuquerque, M.D.

May 18, 2022

Pap smears are safe – before, during and after pregnancy

Are Pap smears necessary? And should you get one while pregnant? Dr. Awosemusi, M.D., answers common questions about this misunderstood procedure.

August 3, 2021

Smarter radiation, fewer sessions: How SABR might help defeat metastatic cancer

Stereotactic ablative therapy (SABR) has proven effective in treating many types of primary tumors. Robert Timmerman, M.D., discusses how SABR might improve survival rates for patients with metastatic cancer.

Robert Timmerman, M.D.

February 13, 2020

Precision medicine, immunotherapy drive largest single-year drop in cancer deaths

Cancer death rates have dropped nearly 30% since 1991, and more that 2% between 2016 and 2017 alone – the biggest one-year drop on record. The driver has been precision medicine, an approach that focuses on personalization and collaboration. Learn more now.

John Sweetenham, M.D.

January 15, 2020

HPV vaccine: Preventing a sexually transmitted cancer

More than 95% of sexually active adults will be infected with HPV at some point in their lives and never know it. In addition, HPV is linked to 34,800 cases of cancer in America every year. But recent changes to the HPV vaccine guidelines provide hope in preventing HPV-related cancer. Find out more.

Margaret McLean, M.S.N., APRN, ACNS-BC / Mary McGarry, M.D.

September 19, 2019

Britni’s story: Destroying cancer, preserving fertility

Dr. Richardson and her patient, Britni Adams, discuss radical trachelectomy, a procedure to treat cervical cancer and preserve fertility.

November 16, 2016

Bleeding after menopause: It’s not normal

Dr. Carlson discusses why women shouldn’t ignore postmenopausal bleeding and should see a gynecologic oncologist if cancer is the cause.

November 9, 2016