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Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center

A display of three light-pink cloth ribbons. Each is looped at the top and folded over itself in the traditional breast cancer ribbon style. The three ribbons sit on a darker pink surface. The middle ribbon is larger, and the ones on either side are smaller.
The Stitch 

Breast Cancer Early Detection: How and Why

October 5, 2022October 4, 2022Breast Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, early detection

“The earlier we can catch a cancer, the better the chance we have to beat it,” says Dr. Alastair Thompson, professor and section chief of breast surgery in Baylor’s division of surgical oncology.

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Momentum 

What you need to know about glioblastoma

July 20, 2022July 19, 2022brain tumor, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, glioblastoma

Dr. Jacob Mandel discusses what glioblastoma is and how it can be treated.

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Momentum 

How to discuss a new medical condition with family and friends

July 18, 2022July 15, 2022cancer diagnosis, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, diagnosis, Molly Chiu

A Baylor expert shares tips for how to prepare for explaining a new medical condition with family members and friends.

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Community health fair takes “whole family” approach COVID-19 vaccines, healthcare needs

April 13, 2022April 12, 2022COVID-19, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, health fair

Dr. Hoda Badr led an effort in the Aldine, Texas community to deliver COVID vaccines and family healthcare.

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Health disparities in breast cancer outcomes

October 28, 2021Breast 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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Momentum 

Liver cancer screening: Detecting a ‘silent’ condition

October 26, 2021Cancer, 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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Detect breast cancer early: A guide to screening

October 7, 2021Breast Cancer, Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Healthcare, Molly Chiu

Dr. Karla Sepulveda discusses the importance of breast cancer screenings and what you need to know about annual mammograms.

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Lymphoma patient shares cancer treatment journey

September 15, 2021Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Healthcare, lymphoma, Molly Chiu

Lymphoma patient Thomas Burton shares his experience and cancer treatment journey at Baylor College of Medicine.

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Momentum 

Diagnosing ovarian cancer: What are the risk factors and symptoms?

September 9, 2021Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Healthcare, Molly Chiu, ovarian cancer

Gynecologic oncologists at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center answer common questions about ovarian cancer risk factors and screening.

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Melanoma survivor advocates for regular skin cancer screenings

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Molly Chiu, Skin Cancer

A melanoma survivor shares her story and discusses the importance of regular skin exams.

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