MedBlog

Ask the dietitian: How can good nutrition help cancer patients?

Eating a high-protein, low-fat diet can help cancer patients deal with the treatments and recovery, says a UT Southwestern oncology dietitian.

February 22, 2024

Common causes of anal or rectal pain, and how to treat them

Discussing anal pain can be embarrassing, but most itching, discomfort, soreness is easy to treat with help from an expert provider.

Laura Ervin, M.S.N., APRN, AGACNP-BC

August 28, 2023

No, you shouldn’t cancel your colonoscopy based on ‘landmark’ study

Despite some misinterpretation, the NordICC study shows that colonoscopy is the best way to prevent colorectal cancer. Get the facts.

Roopa Vemulapalli, M.D.

October 19, 2022

UT Southwestern ranked No. 1 hospital in DFW for sixth straight year

UT Southwestern has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in North Texas for the six years in a row, and ranked nationally for 9 specialties areas of health care.

July 26, 2022

What does the rectal cancer trial's 100% remission rate mean for young patients?

A groundbreaking study showed a 100% response to immunotherapy for a type of rectal cancer. See what the findings mean, who might benefit, and what’s next.

July 7, 2022

Colonoscopy and alternative screenings key to detecting colon cancer

Age 45 is the new milestone for average-risk patients to get their first colorectal cancer screening. Get the latest screening options – including easier colonoscopy prep! – and everything you need to know about getting screened.

Linda Farkas, M.D.

June 23, 2021

Death of 'Black Panther' star sheds light on young adults' colon cancer risks

As colorectal cancer cases rise in young adults, people in their 30s or 40s must never assume they’re too young to get the disease. Patricio Polanco, M.D., suggests that healthier lifestyle choices and earlier screenings could prevent some of these cases and facilitate early detection. Learn more.

Patricio Polanco, M.D.

August 31, 2020

Why you should consider clinical genetic testing for hereditary colon cancer

People are fascinated with the human genome at the moment, with the popularity of direct-to-consumer tests such as 23andMe soaring. But Interpreting genetic test results can be complicated, particularly for conditions like colon cancer. At UT Southwestern, our 14 genetic counselor works with patients before and after a comprehensive DNA analysis to determine if they have any hereditary risks.

Sayoni Lahiri, M.S.

March 11, 2020

8 essential health screenings for chronic and seasonal conditions

Health screenings are often the first line of defense against chronic and seasonal illnesses, and physicians incorporate these vital tools to help uncover clues to everything from heart disease and diabetes to colon cancer and coronavirus. Learn about some of the most essential health screenings from one of UT Southwestern's infectious diseases experts.

Julie Trivedi, M.D.

March 9, 2020

Smarter radiation, fewer sessions: How SABR might help defeat metastatic cancer

Stereotactic ablative therapy (SABR) has proven effective in treating many types of primary tumors. Robert Timmerman, M.D., discusses how SABR might improve survival rates for patients with metastatic cancer.

Robert Timmerman, M.D.

February 13, 2020

Precision medicine, immunotherapy drive largest single-year drop in cancer deaths

Cancer death rates have dropped nearly 30% since 1991, and more that 2% between 2016 and 2017 alone – the biggest one-year drop on record. The driver has been precision medicine, an approach that focuses on personalization and collaboration. Learn more now.

John Sweetenham, M.D.

January 15, 2020

Skip the colon cancer screening? Not in the U.S.

Is colon cancer screening necessary? A study out of the U.K. published in The BMJ suggests average-risk patients age 50-79 might not need a colonoscopy if they have low risk-score. But Syed Kazmi, M.D., disagrees when it comes to U.S. patients. Find out why in this MedBlog.

Syed Kazmi, M.D.

November 20, 2019

Does high-fructose corn syrup cause colon cancer? 6 tips for millennials

By 2030, researchers expect up to a 90 percent increase in colon cancer diagnoses in millennials. But why? In this MedBlog, Syed Kazmi, M.D., discusses whether the U.S. food staple high-fructose corn syrup is to blame and offers tips for millennials to reduce their risk. Learn more.

Syed Kazmi, M.D.

June 26, 2019

Life after finishing cancer treatment: What does remission look like?

An important part of life after cancer is balancing good health and enjoying life to the fullest. Discover how tumor surveillance can help improve the physical and mental well-being of patients who survive cancer recurrence.

February 28, 2019

Colon cancer screening update: Start earlier, choose the best test

The American Cancer Society now recommends that people with average risk start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45 rather than 50. Learn why this change — along with patient awareness of screening options — could potentially reduce the rate of colon cancer in the U.S.

Cecelia Brewington, M.D.

October 1, 2018