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The Stitch

Colorectal cancer prevention: what you need to know

March 12, 2025 Colon Cancer,  Colorectal Cancer,  Dr. Atif Iqbal,  Dr. Punam Amin,  Dr. Yesenia Rojas-Khalil

Baylor Medicine experts share what patients need to know about colorectal cancer prevention like regular screenings, lifestyle changes and more.

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Momentum

Five tips to prevent or reduce cancer risks

February 25, 2025 Breast Cancer,  Colorectal Cancer,  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,  uterine cancer

Dr. Anthony Costales offers five tips to help women of all ages prevent or reduce their risk of various cancers.

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From The Labs

Uncovering unique features of early onset colorectal cancer in racial and ethnic minorities

February 13, 2025 Colorectal Cancer,  DNA methylation,  early onset colon cancer,  epigenetics,  racial and ethnic minorities,  Research

The findings bring hope and direction to better understand this emerging condition and support continuing these studies.

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Dr. Amin Parikh in clinic showing a female patient a model of the human colon.
The Stitch

Colonoscopies: the gold standard for screening

March 20, 2024 Colon Cancer,  Colorectal Cancer,  colorectal surgery,  Dr. Punam Parikh-Amin

March is colorectal cancer awareness month, and Dr. Punam Parikh-Amin, Baylor Medicine colorectal surgeon, wants patients to understand that screenings are key to detecting colon cancer.

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From The Labs

Changes in gene p16 create a permissive microenvironment for colon cancer growth

May 25, 2023 APC gene,  Colorectal Cancer,  DNA methylation,  epimutation,  p16,  polyps,  Research,  tumor microenvironment

The researchers also developed a strategy that reduced tumor growth and improved survival in tumor-bearing mice.

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The Stitch

Baylor surgeons aim to improve colorectal cancer care through research

March 29, 2023 Colorectal Cancer,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Colorectal surgeons at Baylor College of Medicine are leading several ongoing, cutting-edge research projects that aim to enhance patient care. Not only does Baylor provide

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The Stitch

Which colorectal cancer screening is right for me?

March 8, 2023 cancer screenings,  Colorectal Cancer,  colorectal surgery

“We know that screening is effective,” says Dr. Yesenia Rojas-Khalil, a colorectal surgeon at Baylor College of Medicine.

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The Stitch

Screenings are the key to preventing colorectal cancer

April 7, 2022 Colon Cancer,  Colorectal Cancer,  Division of Surgical Oncology

Dr. Yesenia Rojas-Khalil shares insights about colorectal cancer symptoms, treatments and the life-saving importance of screening.

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Momentum

Get screened for colon cancer for prevention, early diagnosis

March 17, 2021 Colorectal Cancer,  Gastroenterology,  Healthcare,  Molly Chiu

Dr. Waqar Qureshi, gastroenterologist at Baylor College of Medicine, answers common questions about colon cancer and preventative screening.

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Momentum

Living with, through and beyond colorectal cancer

June 25, 2020 Allison Rosen,  Cancer,  Colorectal Cancer,  Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center

I came to Baylor College of Medicine in 2005 and worked diligently in a cancer research lab, a job I was passionate about. However, it

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Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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