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Tracking down microRNA candidates that can contribute to disease

November 6, 2018 ADmiRE, Cancer, developmental disease, gnomAD, heart disease, microRNA, The Cancer Genome Atlas, whole exome sequencing

What started as Ninad Oak’s side project turned out into something much larger, his doctorate thesis. “The project started as my qualifying exam that I

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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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The next frontier in the battle against childhood cancer: Genetics and genomics

October 9, 2018 Cancer, Genetics, Genomics, Nicole Blanton, Pediatric Cancer, pediatrics

Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children, and although mortality rates continue to decline, coping with a diagnosis does not get

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Hormone therapy trial leads to hope in breast cancer fight

October 1, 2018 Allison Mickey, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center

After years of having a lump in her breast examined through an annual mammogram and receiving benign results, Maria’s doctor told her she should get

From The Labs

What altered gene regulatory regions can do for cancer

September 20, 2018 Cancer, Cancer Genome Atlas, gene regulation, genomic structural rearrangements, Research

The genome includes genes – sequences of DNA that encode the proteins that keep our body working – and regulatory regions adjacent to genes, which

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Grace under fire: Fighting breast cancer with courage, community support

September 19, 2018 Allison Mickey, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Julie Nangia

When Marion Gordey was diagnosed with invasive carcinoma lobular breast cancer in January 2018, she was determined to receive the best care possible. But Marion

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When a loved one has cancer: Communication dos and don’ts

June 20, 2018 Cancer, Courtney Vastine, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Healthcare

When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, friends and family members often want to comfort them but may feel stumped by what to say. Many folks

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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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Surviving bladder cancer: One year later and going strong

May 18, 2018 Allison Mickey, bladder cancer, Cancer, Dr. Seth Lerner, Healthcare

At age 75, Tim Smith was living an active life, busy running a wine import business in Houston with his wife, and traveling all over