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Fluorescent nanoprobe lights the way to reducing spread of cancer cells

An “illuminating” agent discovered by UT Southwestern and developed by OncoNano Medicine, Inc., spotlights peritoneal tumors, helping surgeons find and remove more metastatic cancer.

Baran Sumer, M.D.

July 13, 2023

Beating the social, emotional side effects of HPV-related head and neck cancer treatment

HPV-related head and neck cancer is increasing among young adults, but traditional treatments can affect how patients look, talk, and even eat – huge factors on a first date. Find out how Baran Sumer, M.D., helps patients beat cancer and minimize socially awkward side effects.

Baran Sumer, M.D.

April 24, 2019

Acid Test

A rare couple in the lab world has developed a new way for surgeons to look at the tumors they need to remove.

Baran Sumer, M.D.

November 9, 2018

HPV: The infection behind a throat cancer epidemic

HPV, a common sexually transmitted infection, causes throat cancer in young adults. Dr. Sumer explains how a vaccine may be able to curb the epidemic.

Baran Sumer, M.D.

July 29, 2015