MedBlog

Real expectations in treating pancreatic cancer – and the power to prevent it

Media coverage of celebrities with pancreatic cancer such as Alex Trebek and Ruth Bader Ginsburg can lead to misconceptions about typical outcomes. In this week’s MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses realistic goals of treatment, advanced therapies, and a novel prevention program that can spare at-risk patients’ lives. Learn more.

Nisa Kubiliun, M.D. / John Mansour, M.D.

November 30, 2024

'Previvors' find hope, answers at Genetic Cancer Prevention Clinic

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.

Sara Pirzadeh-Miller, M.S.

November 13, 2024

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

UT Southwestern: A global leader in robotic pancreas surgery

Robotic-assisted Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer is one of the most complex GI procedures – and UT Southwestern is a leader in this field, training U.S. and international surgeons. Explore our Simulation Center and how robotic surgery can benefit patients.

Patricio Polanco, M.D.

February 16, 2023

Genetic testing for prostate cancer: What men and their families should know

Prostate cancer can run in the family. Explore how genetic counseling can help families understand and potentially treat a range of genetic cancers.

Parker Read, M.S.

September 10, 2020

What patients can learn from Alex Trebek’s resolve to beat advanced pancreatic cancer

What patients can learn from Alex Trebek’s resolve to beat advanced pancreatic cancer: UT Southwestern - MedBlog

March 13, 2019