Cancer

Cancer; Digestive; Prevention

Specialized care for young adults with colorectal cancer: What you need to know

Nilesh Verma, M.D.
Javier Salgado Pogacnik, M.D.

February 13, 2026

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October 20, 2025

Dense breasts: What it means and what women can do about screening

October 13, 2025

7 drinks that may affect your cancer risk

You are what you eat, but you’re also what you drink! UT Southwestern pops the top on 7 beverages that may affect your cancer risk.

June 29, 2016

Cancer; Prevention

New blood test for colon cancer is a mixed blessing

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.

Keith Argenbright, M.D.

August 19, 2024

Cancer; Dermatology

What does skin cancer look like? Pictures, plus prevention tips

Even if you apply sunscreen daily and are careful about sun protection, it’s important to examine your skin regularly for suspicious lesions, moles, and skin changes. Here’s a quick primer of what to look for during your self-exam.

Stephanie Savory, M.D.

May 20, 2025

Cancer; Digestive

No colostomy bag after colorectal cancer surgery? Avoid it with this advanced procedure

Young patients may worry that having colon surgery will require them to wear a colostomy bag. But UT Southwestern says 80-90% of patients won't need one. Learn more.

June 18, 2020

Cancer; Prevention

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.