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Shawn-Groth
The Stitch

Esophageal cancer awareness: Q&A with Dr. Shawn Groth

May 28, 2020 Cancer,  Debbie Sugarbaker,  esophageal cancer,  Healthcare,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Surgery

In 2020, more than 18,000 people will develop esophageal cancer. It is the seventh most common cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United

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The Stitch

What you should know about esophageal cancer

April 23, 2020 Cancer,  esophageal cancer,  Healthcare,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers in the United States and has been for the past 30-40 years, with cases increasing four-fold in

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Momentum

New Baylor program targets esophageal cancer

September 21, 2016 Allison Mickey,  Cancer,  Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center,  Dr. Brandon Smaglo,  Dr. Henry Mok,  Dr. Mohamed Othman,  Dr. Shawn Groth,  esophageal cancer,  Healthcare,  Houston

Esophageal cancer is rising at one of the highest rates of any cancer, particularly among Caucasian men, which is often attributed to the obesity epidemic

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Momentum

Endoscopy: How does it work and what are the benefits?

May 6, 2015 Barrett's esophagus,  Baylor College of Medicine,  Cancer,  Dr. Hashem El-Serag,  endoscopy,  esophageal cancer,  Gastroenterology,  Healthcare,  heartburn,  Houston,  Julia Parsons

Have an endoscopy scheduled or just curious about the procedure? Dr. Hashem El-Serag, chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine, says patients

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Momentum

Reducing your risk for esophageal cancer

April 15, 2015 Barrett's esophagus,  Cancer,  Dr. Hashem El-Serag,  esophageal cancer,  Gastroenterology,  Gastroesophageal reflux disease,  GERD,  Healthcare,  Houston,  Julia Parsons,  Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and Baylor College of Medicine’s gastroenterology experts are reminding people that this type of cancer is treatable.

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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