Cancer

Cancer; Prevention; Public Health

Liver cancer is on the rise: 3 risk factors you can control to reduce your risk

November 12, 2025

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Navy veteran navigates cancer journey from paralysis to remission

November 7, 2025

Prostate cancer screening and treatment: What you need to know

October 20, 2025

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

October 13, 2025

Detecting and treating a rare form of gynecologic cancer

September 5, 2025

Bladder cancer treatment options and when to consider bladder removal surgery

September 3, 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; 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

Aging; Cancer

Osteonecrosis of the jaw: Treating bone loss triggered by drugs for osteoporosis, cancer

Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare effect of antiresorptive drugs for osteoporosis and cancer. But early, specialized dentistry and oral surgery can cure it.

Thomas Schlieve, D.D.S., M.D.

March 9, 2022

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.