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The link between cancer, obesity and metabolic health

May 24, 2023 Cancer, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Obesity, Weight Loss and Metabolic Center

A growing body of research shows that obesity is a significant contributing factor to various chronic health conditions. A recent study published in the Journal

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Top five most viewed posts of 2022

December 28, 2022 aging brain, Cancer, heart disease, most viewed posts, Research

The top five most popular posts, from heart disease research to recognition of the achievements of outstanding faculty members.

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General surgery resident research to improve survival of children with Wilms Tumor in Malawi

December 21, 2022 Cancer, Malawi, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Wilms Tumor

Baylor College of Medicine residents are contributing to research aimed at improving treatment for diseases around the world. Specifically, Dr. David Holmes, contributed to a

A bariatric surgeon uses a diagram of the human body to consult with a patient about the benefits of bariatric surgery.

New research supports benefits of bariatric surgery in long-term weight loss and cancer risk reduction

July 27, 2022 Bariatric surgery, Cancer, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Collaboration between bariatric surgery and and oncology teams identify patients with obesity who may be at a cancer risk.

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Survivorship care helps patients navigate life after cancer treatment

June 2, 2022 Cancer, hematology and oncology, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Dr. Sita Bushan discusses additional health issues related to cancer diagnosis and treatment that can occur over the course of years.

Baylor researcher awarded a Marie Curie Global Fellowship

April 21, 2022 angioedema, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships, kallikrein-kinin system, mass spectrometric imaging, Research

Dr. Bjoern Burckhardt will use mass spectrometric imaging to identify potential new biomarkers and promising drug targets for human diseases.

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Diagnosing pancreatic cancer: what are the symptoms?

November 18, 2021 Bertie Taylor, Cancer, Dr. William Fisher, Elkins Pancreas Center, Healthcare, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, pancreatic cancer

Dr. William Fisher explains the risks for pancreatic cancer, treatment options and what patients should consider when seeking care.

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Lung cancer awareness: The importance of early detection and treatment

November 11, 2021 Bertie Taylor, Cancer, Healthcare, lung cancer, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Dr. Robert Taylor Ripley discusses common causes of lung cancer, risks and the latest treatments.

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Health disparities in breast cancer outcomes

October 28, 2021 Breast Cancer, Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Healthcare, Molly Chiu

Dr. Demetria Smith-Graziani discusses health disparities in breast cancer cases and shares information about screenings and treatment.

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Liver cancer screening: Detecting a ‘silent’ condition

October 26, 2021 Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, liver cancer, Molly Chiu

Dr. Fasiha Kanwal discusses what you need to know about liver cancer detection and screening.

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