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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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You are the essential piece: Building the future of health through clinical trials
The process is often imagined as a single, sudden 'aha!' moment. It’s much more like building a massive, intricate structure—a colossal puzzle that represents all medical knowledge. Every time a treatment is approved, a new piece of the puzzle clicks into place.
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Linda Mota: Champion for Cancer Prevention and Research
On a late October night, Linda Mota woke with a start. While her mind should have been consumed with choosing a family Halloween costume, her thoughts were elsewhere.
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WATCH: Derek Rodriguez Turns Cancer Survivorship into a Career in Research
For Dr. Derek Rodriguez, helping survivors is more than part of the job. It’s a calling that began when he was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer, when he was 8 years old.
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San Antonio researcher helps with first-of-its-kind Latino cancer survivorship study
For Derek Rodriguez, cancer research isn't just a career. It's personal. At 8 years old, Rodriguez was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that affects muscle tissue.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by Celebrating Your Cancer Survivorship Story
Hispanic Heritage Month is a month when we celebrate the milestones and achievements of Hispanic and Latinos.
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