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Drs. Thomas Patterson, David Gius accepted into the prestigious Association of American Physicians
Read the storyColorectal cancer leading cause of cancer death among young men
According to a report by the American Cancer Society released in January, colorectal cancer is now the primary cause of cancer-related deaths among young men under 50 and the second leading cause among women in the same age group. The rise in younger men and women developing colon cancer is a trend Alicia Logue, MD, […]
Read moreCPRIT awards approximately $16.4 million to advance children’s cancer research and attract top researchers to South Texas
Content contributed by Steven Lee The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has secured approximately $16.4 million in funding from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) since last August, which will be utilized to help advance research into cancers that affect children and adolescents as […]
Read moreGive Cancer the Boot: Survivorship 5K/1 Mile Walk registration open
Register today and join cancer survivors, families and other supporters for the 7th annual Give Cancer the Boot: Survivorship 5K/1 Mile Walk on April 6 at the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center. Take advantage of early bird registration for $30 until March 4. Registration fees increase […]
Read moreCancer prevention strategies: Love your heart, love your health
Unlock the secrets of a surprising alliance: heart health and cancer prevention. Discover tips for a heart-healthy lifestyle, from exercise to mindful eating, offering a shield against disease.
Read moreSticking together is key for family's cancer journey
The family’s patriarch, Guillermo Durazo, Jr. — Willie to his friends and family — woke up at 4 a.m. with chest pains. The 72-year-old veteran and retired entrepreneur had bouts of diverticulitis; he associated the pain with the condition and went to the emergency room for treatment.
Little did Willie Durazo, Jr. know that his quick action not only saved his life but would take him and his family on an eight-month journey through cancer.
Read moreSticking together is key for family’s cancer journey
With the early morning sun peeking over the horizon and the scent of freshly brewed coffee permeating their kitchen, the Durazo family is sharing memories. At times, their voices are husky with emotion, while other times, they openly laugh as they talk about the Monday following Mother’s Day in 2021. The family’s patriarch, Guillermo […]
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