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Lymphedema myth busters: Separating fact from fear
UT Health San Antonio plastic surgeons Dr. Anton Fries and Dr. Oriana Haran join us to debunk common misconceptions.
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Coming home: SA native, breast oncologist Jessica Treviño Jones, MD, returns home to fight cancer through education
Breast medical oncologist Jessica Treviño Jones, MD, returns to her San Antonio roots with a mission: to empower her community through cancer education and prevention. From humble beginnings to a leading role in cancer care, her journey inspires hope and change.
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Boosting Hispanic representation in cancer research
The Mays Cancer Center has been named a founding partner of the Advancing Inclusive Research Site Alliance, a coalition of clinical research sites seeking to advance the representation of diverse patient populations in clinical trials.
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Understanding genetic testing, its benefits and who should consider getting it
Natalie Poullard, MA, MS, CGC, sits down to explain the importance of genetic testing.
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What your genes can tell you about cancer
A simple blood or saliva sample can reveal inherited gene mutations that may raise your risk of developing cancer. At Mays Cancer Center, genetic counselors use those results to help patients and their families make informed decisions about screening, prevention and treatment.
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