Cancer

Cancer; Dermatology

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

Stephanie Savory, M.D.

May 20, 2025

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Young newlywed, UTSW cancer team wage 'Infinity War' on stage 4 lymphoma

May 14, 2025

With innovation of Medical Vision Goggles, no cancer cells left behind

May 7, 2025

Alcohol and cancer: It's a complicated relationship

April 29, 2025

Prostate Cancer Awareness Guide

April 27, 2025

Cancer rehab helps patients survive and thrive

April 22, 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; Your Pregnancy Matters

Can uterine fibroids harm my pregnancy?

Large or multiple uterine fibroids can pose risks to mom and baby during pregnancy. Find out why in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

March 31, 2020

Cancer

Bleeding after menopause: It’s not normal

UT Southwestern discusses why women shouldn’t ignore postmenopausal bleeding and should see a gynecologic oncologist if cancer is the cause.

November 9, 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

"Both vaping and COVID-19 are relatively new health risks we're still learning about, and the concern is serious enough that some lawmakers across the country have called for a temporary e-cigarette ban during the coronavirus pandemic."

David Balis, M.D. quoted from: No smoke & mirrors: Vaping increases COVID-19 risks in young adults

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.