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Skip the tan to help prevent skin cancer

August 1, 2014 Cancer, Dermatology, Healthcare, Skin Cancer, Skin Care, sun, suntan, tanning, tanning bed

Getting a healthy tan isn’t possible, according to Baylor College of Medicine professor of dermatology Dr. Ida Orengo. But staying healthy in the sun is

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Best of both worlds

July 7, 2014 Awards and Honors, Cancer, Dr. Maria Monica Gramatges, Healthcare, patient care, pediatrics, Research, VIICTR

This feature is part of an ongoing series that focuses on VIICTR.org, highlighting clinical and translational research at Baylor College of Medicine. Ever wonder what it takes

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Summer round up: Our experts’ best advice

July 1, 2014 Cancer, Dermatology, dietitian-approved recipes, Dr. Ida Orengo, Dr. Rajani Katta, eating outdoors, Healthcare, Nutrition and Wellness, Skin Cancer, Summer, Sunscreen

Whether your Independence Day plans include a trip to the lake, a backyard barbecue or just relaxing at home, experts at Baylor College of Medicine

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VIDEO: New therapy provides protection after bone marrow transplant

June 27, 2014 bone marrow, Cancer, Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Genetics, Transplant

After a bone marrow transplant the body becomes vulnerable to infection due to a compromised immune system. Now, a new study has identified a way

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Celebrating the end of chemo

May 21, 2014 Avon Foundation, Avon Walk, Baylor Clinic Infusion Center, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Community, Dr. Polly Niravath, Events, Healthcare, Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Women's Health

Claire Nguyen, a patient at Baylor’s Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, signed up for the 39-mile, two-day Houston Avon Walk because she wanted to help other

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Day in the life: Coordinating cancer care, research at Baylor

May 20, 2014 Affiliates, Audrey M. Marks, Cancer, careers, Community, Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center, Day in the Life, Healthcare, Houston

Ted Yank, administrator for the Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine, says he gets to work with some of the smartest

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The volunteer effect: Making an impact

April 4, 2014 Avon Foundation, Avon Walk, Cancer, Community, community events, Events, Houston, Women's Health

Baylor College of Medicine teams up with many different local non-profit health organizations for events throughout the year, including the upcoming Houston Avon Walk April

From The Labs

High throughput microscopy zeroes in on new estrogen receptor regulator

March 3, 2014 Cancer, Microscopy

A high throughput microscopy technique enabled Baylor College of Medicine researchers to identify a new modulator of estrogen receptor alpha that they called UBR5. It

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Cervical cancer awareness month focuses on physician, patient communication

January 31, 2014 Cancer, cervical cancer, Dr. Matthew Anderson, obstetrics and gynecology, Women's Health

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – an opportune time to educate women about prevention, early detection and close follow-up of the human papilloma

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Raising money for cancer research can be 'hair razing' experience

January 22, 2014 Cancer, Childhood Cancer, Community, Education, Events, Houston, St. Baldrick's, Student Life

Did you know shaving your head could help fund the future of children’s cancer research? We’re Josh and Justin and we’re third-year medical students at