MedBlog

Cancer

Can Pancreatic Cancer Be Prevented?

Pancreatic cancer is aggressive and tough to beat. How researchers are staying a step ahead of this dangerous disease.

December 1, 2018

Cancer

Eating with Cancer

From sugar to supplements, our experts weigh in on what to eat and what to avoid.

December 1, 2018

Cancer

Loss & Recovery

After months of treatment and a double mastectomy, Felicia Whisenhunt benefited from an innovative breast reconstruction procedure.

December 1, 2018

Cancer

Research in Boosting Immunity

Studies could lead to new treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases.

December 1, 2018

Cancer

Radiation Reimagined

Robert Timmerman, M.D.

November 9, 2018

Cancer

The Team That's Doubling Cancer Survival Rates

Hans Hammers, M.D., Ph.D. / James Brugarolas, M.D., Ph.D.

November 9, 2018

Cancer

Here’s why colon cancer cases are rising in young adults

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. Patricio Polanco, M.D., suggests that healthier lifestyle choices and earlier screenings could prevent some of these cases and facilitate early detection. Learn more.

Patricio Polanco, M.D.

November 1, 2018

Cancer; Nutrition

Apples to apples: When is buying organic foods worth the price?

When it comes to buying organic foods, price trumps health benefits for many Dallas families. But choosing organic options for some produce and meat might reduce your risk of certain types of cancer. Thomas Froehlich, M.D., discusses when to go organic and when to save your money.

Thomas Froehlich, M.D.

October 24, 2018

Cancer

Hepatocellular carcinoma kills more people in Texas than in any other state: How we can fight back

More Texans die from hepatocellular carcinoma, a form of liver cancer, than people in any other state. Explore why aggressive detection and treatment of liver diseases that cause this condition are key to good outcomes.

Amit Singal, M.D.

October 22, 2018

Cancer

Colon cancer screening update: Start earlier, choose the best test

The American Cancer Society now recommends that people with average risk start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45 rather than 50. Learn why this change — along with patient awareness of screening options — could potentially reduce the rate of colon cancer in the U.S.

Cecelia Brewington, M.D.

October 1, 2018