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Metastatic breast cancer is a complicated disease, not just in its etiology and biology, but also in how it impacts the relationship between the patient

Policywise

'DIVA U' series aims to spark conversation around medical ethics and health policy issues

October 4, 2016 Allison Mickey, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, DIVA U, Dr. Amy McGuire, Lindsay Feuerman

From the psychology of medical decision making to stem cell research and policy, there are a wide range of ethically controversial topics in medicine and

Momentum

New Baylor program targets esophageal cancer

September 21, 2016 Allison Mickey, Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Brandon Smaglo, Dr. Henry Mok, Dr. Mohamed Othman, Dr. Shawn Groth, esophageal cancer, Healthcare, Houston

Esophageal cancer is rising at one of the highest rates of any cancer, particularly among Caucasian men, which is often attributed to the obesity epidemic

Momentum

Prostate cancer: What you need to know

September 14, 2016 Allison Mickey, Blue Cure Foundation, Cancer, Community, Dr. Jennifer Taylor, Events, Healthcare, Houston, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Urology

During the month of September, Baylor College of Medicine will be partnering with the Blue Cure Foundation for its annual prostate cancer awareness campaign, Light

Momentum

Young author raises brittle bone disease awareness, receives prestigious award

August 8, 2016 Affiliates, Allison Mickey, Andersson Dyke, Awards and Honors, brittle bone disease, Dr. Brendan Lee, Genetics, molecular and human genetics, osteogenesis imperfecta, Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital

When she was nine years old, Andersson Dyke, a cat lover, began imagining an idea for a story; the journey of an abandoned lion cub

Momentum

PaintFest America brings creativity, healing to cancer patients

July 26, 2016 Allison Mickey, Art, Cancer, Community, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Kent Osborne, Dr. Matthew Ellis, Events, Foundation for Hospital Art, Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, PaintFest America

For those dealing with a cancer diagnosis, painting can be a therapeutic way to cope with difficult circumstances, explore creativity and bond with friends and

Momentum

From Brazil to Baylor: Avon Global Breast Cancer Clinical Scholars

July 8, 2016 Allison Mickey, Avon Global Clinical Scholars Program, Brazil, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Community, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Matthew Ellis, Education, Healthcare, Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center

Beyond providing excellence in care to patients with breast cancer and developing new approaches to treating the disease, Baylor College of Medicine’s Lester and Sue