Stomach cancer survivor becomes ‘Mrs. Texas’
In 2015, Chesney Berzins was diagnosed with gastric carcinoma, or stomach cancer. Her diagnosis came after the discovery that Chesney
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Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Immunotherapy improves quality of life for mesothelioma patient
When Samir Tanios was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma in September 2018, he was in poor condition. He couldn’t take
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From one human to another: Empathy 101
Empathy is both an interesting and important element of healthcare. Displaying emotions was once taught to be an unacceptable weakness.
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What is the role of genetic counseling in breast cancer care?
When actress Angelina Jolie revealed that she was a carrier of a genetic mutation that increases her risk of developing
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Know your risk for ovarian cancer
While ovarian cancer is considered to be a relatively rare disease, it is also the most lethal gynecologic cancer, causing
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Understanding sarcoma, one of the rarest cancers
Often dubbed the “forgotten cancer,” sarcoma is a rare cancer that impacts thousands of Americans every year. But what sets
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How immunotherapy is improving outlook for melanoma patients
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer in the world. While traditional therapies include chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, immunotherapy
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Debating Diets: What is the Whole30 diet?
Exploring the idea of starting a new diet? While the amount of information available can be overwhelming, it’s possible to
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Above and beyond: Breast cancer treatment for the whole person
Stephanie D. Miller knew breast cancer ran in her family, and with her dense breast tissue, she was religious about
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Hormone therapy trial leads to hope in breast cancer fight
After years of having a lump in her breast examined through an annual mammogram and receiving benign results, Maria’s doctor
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