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John Mansour, M.D.

Real expectations in treating pancreatic cancer – and the power to prevent it

Real expectations in treating pancreatic cancer – and the power to prevent it

Media coverage of celebrities with pancreatic cancer such as Alex Trebek and Ruth Bader Ginsburg can lead to misconceptions about typical outcomes. In this week’s MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses realistic goals of treatment, advanced therapies, and a novel prevention program that can spare at-risk patients’ lives. Learn more.

Nisa Kubiliun, M.D. / John Mansour, M.D.

November 30, 2024

Why are doctors diagnosing fewer cases of colon cancer?

Why are doctors diagnosing fewer cases of colon cancer?

Colon cancer diagnoses are decreasing in the United States. UT Southwestern explains the causes. Add your voice –#CallOutCancer today.

John Mansour, M.D.

August 12, 2015

What to expect if you have colon cancer

What to expect if you have colon cancer

Surgical techniques for colon cancer offer more options than in the past.

John Mansour, M.D.

August 5, 2015

8 common myths about colon cancer

8 common myths about colon cancer

Should women get colonoscopies? What about people who aren’t having symptoms? Our cancer doctors explain.

John Mansour, M.D.

June 17, 2015

If you’re over 50, it’s time for a colonoscopy

If you’re over 50, it’s time for a colonoscopy

Anyone over age 50 or who has had a close relative diagnosed with colon cancer should get a colonoscopy. It may not be as bad as you think, and the potential benefits are off the charts.

John Mansour, M.D.

March 30, 2015