MedBlog

Supporting adolescents and young adults through cancer treatment and beyond

An increasing number of adolescents and young adults are developing cancer, and they face unique challenges because the illness occurs during a crucial time of personal growth. It's vital that patients' care teams focus on their priorities for treatment and goals for survivorship.

Vivian Irizarry Gatell, M.D.

August 28, 2025

Chuck’s story: Adventure and advocacy years after historic stem cell transplant

A historic stem cell transplant at UT Southwestern Medical Center saved Chuck Dandridge's life. A decade later, he is advocating for more people to participate in bone marrow transplant clinical trials like he did.

February 29, 2024

CAR T-cell therapy experts push boundaries of pediatric cancer treatment

The pediatric teams for AML therapy with KYMRIAH at UT Southwestern and Children’s Health explore how CAR T-cell technology can treat other cancers. Learn more.

Samuel John, M.D.

September 2, 2021