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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Age 45 is the new milestone for average-risk patients to get their first colorectal cancer screening. Get the latest screening options – including easier colonoscopy prep! – and everything you need to know about getting screened.
As colorectal cancer cases rise in young adults, people in their 30s or 40s must never assume they’re too young to get the disease. UT Southwestern suggests that healthier lifestyle choices and earlier screenings could prevent some of these cases and facilitate early detection. Learn more.
People are fascinated with the human genome at the moment, with the popularity of direct-to-consumer tests such as 23andMe soaring. But Interpreting genetic test results can be complicated, particularly for conditions like colon cancer. At UT Southwestern, we work with patients before and after a comprehensive DNA analysis to determine if they have any hereditary risks.
Health screenings are often the first line of defense against chronic and seasonal illnesses, and physicians incorporate these vital tools to help uncover clues to everything from heart disease and diabetes to colon cancer and coronavirus. Learn about some of the most essential health screenings from UT Southwestern.
Stereotactic ablative therapy (SABR) has proven effective in treating many types of primary tumors. UT Southwestern discusses how SABR might improve survival rates for patients with metastatic cancer.
