Express-News Book & Author Luncheon features six writers and their work
November 14, 2011
Six authors will speak at the luncheon, which raises money for the CTRC’s Phase I Clinical Research Program.
CTRC Cancer Prevention Symposium open to public
November 4, 2011
A free public morning forum at the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute with presentations and question-and-answer periods on prostate, skin, colon, lung and breast cancers. Continental breakfast provided.
Breathing Easier: Surgical Options in Lung Cancer
November 4, 2011
When lung cancer patients come to see Daniel DeArmond, M.D., they often feel that life is over, but DeArmond said there are options that many people don’t know.
Health Science Center researchers win $2 million in cancer research awards
November 3, 2011
Four University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio researchers have been awarded grants from the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas, including one to further study the increasing incidence of liver cancer among South Texas Hispanics.
1st randomized study compares robotic, open procedures for bladder cancer
October 31, 2011
Robot-assisted surgery for bladder cancer will be compared to traditional open surgery in 14 institutions nationwide, thanks to a five-year, $3.1 million National Cancer Institute grant awarded to Dipen Parekh, M.D., of UT Medicine San Antonio.
Ancient Chinese herbal remedy now being tested as prostate cancer treatment
October 26, 2011
An ancient Chinese herbal remedy is being put to the test in a new clinical trial at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio.