MedBlog

Melanoma is rare in Black patients, but soles of feet are hot spots, study shows

Melanoma is rare in Black patients, but when it happens, it often arises on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands – areas not often exposed to the sun. See our latest data in this week’s MedBlog.

Jennifer Gill, M.D., Ph.D.

February 27, 2024

New approach to robotic mastectomy can preserve full breast and nipple sensation

This new robot-assisted breast cancer surgery can preserve a woman’s breast and nipple sensation – something unimaginable just five years ago.

Deborah Farr, M.D.

January 19, 2024

UT Southwestern: A global leader in robotic pancreas surgery

Robotic-assisted Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer is one of the most complex GI procedures – and UT Southwestern is a leader in this field, training U.S. and international surgeons. Explore our Simulation Center and how robotic surgery can benefit patients.

Patricio Polanco, M.D.

February 16, 2023

Microsurgery can help reduce the risk of lymphedema after breast cancer surgery

Discover how microsurgical procedures can help reduce the risk of lymphedema after cancer surgery and provide a new treatment option for patients.

Travis Boyd, M.D.

November 17, 2022

Sugar, inflammation, and soy: How does nutrition influence breast cancer risk?

Suzanne Conzen, M.D., explains how eating a healthy diet composed mainly of plant-based foods can be an effective way to help prevent breast cancer.

Suzanne Conzen, M.D.

November 4, 2021

No colostomy bag after colorectal cancer surgery? Avoid it with this advanced procedure

Young patients may worry that having colon surgery will require them to wear a colostomy bag. But Linda Farkas, M.D., says 80-90% of patients won't need one. Learn more.

June 18, 2020

Rocket science: How the NASA Twins Study launched a novel radiation protection therapy

Patients will go to the ends of the earth to get the best cancer care, and we’re taking our research even further – into space. In partnership with NASA, UT Southwestern researcher Jerry Shay, Ph.D., is using data from the NASA Twins Study to develop a new drug to reduce cancer radiotherapy side effects.

May 29, 2019

3 skin cancer treatments that might stop melanoma in its tracks

Melanoma rates are increasing in the U.S., even as incidences of other cancers are declining. However, treatment advances in the last decade have tripled survival rates for advanced melanoma.

Jade Homsi, M.D.

May 24, 2019

Free-flap breast reconstruction: A natural alternative to implants after cancer

Free-flap breast reconstruction with natural body tissue has emerged as a long-lasting alternative to implants after breast cancer. Explore how women benefit from the procedure, and learn about the patient-centric processes our surgeons followed to become world-class experts.

Sumeet S. Teotia, M.D. / Nicholas Haddock, M.D.

May 2, 2019

11 breast cancer types predict recurrence and might drive personalized treatment

Breast cancer researchers might be a step closer to personalized treatment – and predicting recurrence risk. In this week’s MedBlog, Sangeetha Reddy, M.D., M.S.C.I., discusses today’s advanced treatment and how the study might shape patient care in the next decade. Learn more.

Sangeetha Reddy, M.D.

April 18, 2019

What patients can learn from Alex Trebek’s resolve to beat advanced pancreatic cancer

What patients can learn from Alex Trebek’s resolve to beat advanced pancreatic cancer: UT Southwestern - MedBlog

March 13, 2019