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What everyone should know about colorectal cancer

August 20, 2025 Cancer, cancer screening, colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer, Division of Surgical Oncology

Dr. Punam Amin provides important insight about colorectal cancer and debunks common myths about the illness.

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9 years after diagnosis, pancreas cancer survivor shares his story of hope

August 13, 2025 Chemotherapy, Elkins Pancreas Center, pancreas, pancreatic cancer, Whipple surgery

Learn more about cancer survivor Ronald Lackey and his journey with pancreatic cancer with the help of Dr. William Fisher.

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Behind the first fully robotic heart transplant in the U.S.

August 6, 2025 Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, Dr. Kenneth K. Liao, heart transplant, robotic heart surgery, robotic surgery, robotic transplant

Learn more about the first fully robotic heart transplant by Dr. Kenneth Liao, who has completed more than 1,000 robotic cardiac procedures.

A medical professional, seen from behind, is tying the strings of a blue surgical cap. The individual is wearing a dark scrub top and is in an operating room with bright surgical lights and various medical equipment visible in the background.

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How robotic-assisted Whipple surgery is changing pancreatic cancer care

July 30, 2025 Dr. Derek Erstad, Dr. E. Ramsay Camp, Dr. George Van Buren, Dr. Omar Barakat, Dr. William Fisher, pancreatic cancer, Whipple surgery

The Whipple procedure, or pancreaticoduodenectomy, has long been one of the most complex and challenging operations in surgical oncology. Used to treat cancers and other

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Patient finds relief after adrenal gland tumor removed by Baylor endocrine surgeon

July 23, 2025 adrenal gland tumor, cortisol, Division of Surgical Oncology, endocrine surgery, robotic surgery

Learn more about Baylor Medicine patient’s adrenal gland tumor and the removal process by Dr. Feibi Zheng.

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A new way to treat varicose veins without surgery

July 16, 2025 Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, injection, minimally invasive, treatment, varicose veins

Dr. Zachary Pallister discusses a new way to treat varicose veins without surgery through injectable foam.

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Surviving cancer and tracheoesophageal fistula: Sandy Tovey’s journey

July 2, 2025 Cancer, David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery, esophageal cancer, thoracic surgery, tracheoesophageal fistula

Learn more about Sandy Tovey’s battle with esophageal cancer and tracheoesophageal fistula, as well as her recovery after complications.

Malignant pleural mesothelioma patient Abigail Philips and Dr. Taylor Ripley

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From a terrifying diagnosis to training for a marathon: Abigail’s miracle story

June 25, 2025 Dr. Taylor Ripley, malignant pleural mesothelioma, Mesothelioma

Baylor Medicine patient Abigail Philips shares how Dr. Taylor Ripley helped her after her malignant pleural mesothelioma diagnosis.

Dr. Gabriel Loor and Dr. Ramiro Fernandez.

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New lungs give Gabriel Chavez a fresh start

June 18, 2025 Lung Transplant, lungs, thoracic surgery, Transplant

Learn more about a patient’s tough recovery post-lung transplant, eventually leading to a second transplant.

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Heart attack survivor credits Baylor doctor for a second chance at life

June 11, 2025 Cardiothoracic Surgery, family history, heart attack, running

Learn more about how Ben Aguilar got a second chance at life after surviving a heart attack at 57.