Dr. Julie Nangia Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

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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Tips to express your love and appreciation as a caregiver

February 14, 2018 Andy Phifer, caregiver, Dr. Julie Nangia, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Nicole Blanton, Valentine's Day

Social occasions like Valentine’s Day can be opportunities to spend quality time with your significant other, friends or family members. However, if you are caring

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Breast cancer patient hopeful after scalp cooling device prevents hair loss

December 13, 2017 Allison Mickey, Breast Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Julie Nangia, scalp cooling

After defeating early-stage breast cancer in 2011, Melisa Herrington was devastated when, in 2014, her cancer returned, metastasizing throughout her body. She underwent a chemotherapy

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Hair retention device bolsters spirits of cancer patient

February 21, 2017 Allison Toepperwein, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Julie Nangia, scalp cooling

In 2014, Shawna Mayberry had just retired from teaching after 30 years of service. She was rarely sick and accumulated a lot of her flex

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Healthy Habits: Support, encouragement help you stay fit

December 14, 2015 Cancer, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Julie Nangia, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Nutrition and Wellness

It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what

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Baylor team rides, supports Tour de Pink for 11th consecutive year

September 22, 2015 Ben Taub Hospital, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Community, Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center, Dr. Julie Nangia, Events, Glenna Vickers, Healthcare, Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Pink Ribbons Project, Smith Clinic, Tour de Pink

For the 11th year in a row, Baylor College of Medicine participated in the Pink Ribbons Project annual Tour de Pink cycling event, which raises

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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Angelina Jolie’s public disclosure of preventative cancer fight saving lives

March 26, 2015 Angelina Jolie, BRCA1, Breast Cancer, Cancer, cancer prevention, Cathy Sullivan, Dr. Julie Nangia, Education, Genetics, Healthcare, Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, ovarian cancer, Women's Health

In the last two years, actress Angelina Jolie—an identified carrier of a genetic mutation (BRCA) that significantly increases her risk for developing breast and ovarian

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Baylor co-sponsored tissue collection event a success

March 5, 2015 Breast Cancer, breast tissue, Cancer, Community, Dr. Julie Nangia, Events, Houston, Komen Tissue Bank, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Research, Women's Health

On Feb. 28, Baylor College of Medicine, with the Houston affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the local Pink Ribbons Project organization,

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Improving quality of life, management of breast cancer care

October 21, 2013 Breast Cancer, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Clinical research, Dr. Julie Nangia, Dr. Kent Osborne, Glenna Picton

Throughout their journey, breast cancer patients and survivors may face a number of challenges as they steward through diagnosis, treatment and prevention of recurrence. In

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A Day in the Life with Dr. Julie Nangia: Reflections on the 2013 Avon Walk

May 3, 2013 Avon Walk, Baylor College of Medicine, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Community, Dr. Julie Nangia, Fundraising, Grants

Most days, Dr. Julie Nangia serves as assistant professor in the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine. But recently, she