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Search Results for: radiation oncology

How immunotherapy is improving outlook for melanoma patients

June 4, 2019 Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Healthcare, Immunotherapy, melanoma, Nicole Blanton, Skin Cancer

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer in the world. While traditional therapies include chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, immunotherapy has emerged as an effective

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Colon and rectal cancers: Know your treatment options

March 29, 2019 Colorectal Cancer, Healthcare, Men's Health, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Nicole Blanton, Women's Health

The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that more than 44,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2019. However, even though they are often

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Above and beyond: Breast cancer treatment for the whole person

November 1, 2018 Allison Mickey, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Courtney Vastine, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Matthew Ellis, Healthcare, triple-negative breast cancer

Stephanie D. Miller knew breast cancer ran in her family, and with her dense breast tissue, she was religious about getting her annual mammogram. She

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Explore reconstruction options after a breast cancer diagnosis

October 31, 2018 Breast Cancer, breast reconstruction, Cancer, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Nicole Blanton, plastic surgery

Women often weigh a variety of reconstructive options after a breast cancer diagnosis. With the number of available procedures expanding over recent years, it may

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New therapy for pediatric brain tumors could reduce long-term cognitive issues

May 21, 2018 brain cancer, Cancer, Clinical research, Healthcare, Julia Bernstein, pediatrics

When a child is diagnosed with a brain tumor, the first actions usually revolve around ensuring his or her survival. However, brain tumor treatment can

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What’s the link between HPV and head and neck cancer?

April 17, 2018 Dr. Michael Scheurer, head and neck cancer, Healthcare, hematology, HPV, hpv vaccine, Oncology, pediatrics

As a molecular epidemiologist, I’ve been conducting research on human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers since my dissertation work in 2003. While working with the clinical faculty

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Be aware of colorectal cancer risk, no matter your age

March 28, 2018 Colorectal Cancer, Healthcare, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Nicole Blanton, Surgery

If you are under 40, chances are you may not be thinking about colorectal cancer. However, a recent study by the American Cancer Society says

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Fighting back lymphoma resistance to treatment

March 15, 2018 cell and gene therapy, Clinical Trials, EBV-specific T cells, Epstein-Barr virus, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, lymphoma, Research, TGFβ

T cell therapies have demonstrated encouraging results and benefits in patients with lymphoma resistant to chemotherapy, but, despite these advances, a large number of patients