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March 20, 2006
It has been more than a decade since the first laparoscopic colorectal surgery was performed, and all indications are that the minimally invasive technique “is a significant advance in the way we treat colorectal cancer and other conditions,” said John H. Winston III, M.D., M.B.A., assistant professor of surgery at the Health Science Center.
March 14, 2006
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and physicians like Morton Kahlenberg, M.D., of the Health Science Center, are spreading the word: If you are over 50 (or younger if you have certain risk factors), make a deposit in the bank account of your health by getting screened.
February 14, 2006
The Health Science Center has added another outstanding surgeon to its team of top-notch faculty members.
January 31, 2006
When Earl was diagnosed with prostate cancer last March, he thought his doctor would tell him precisely what he should do.
December 13, 2005
A man’s age, race and diet have a significant impact on how much his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) concentration changes over time, according to a report released Dec. 12 by researchers from institutions including the Health Science Center and the Cancer Therapy and Research Center (CTRC).
August 16, 2005
Noted cancer expert Thomas J. Slaga, Ph.D., joined the Health Science Center this summer as a professor of pharmacology and San Antonio Cancer Institute (SACI) member. Dr. Slaga has been involved with scientific studies of cancer for almost 40 years and has research interests ranging from cancer causation, prevention and control to aging.