…around 270,000 people in the United States die each year from sepsis, which is more deaths than those caused by opioid overdose, prostate cancer, and breast cancer combined. Around 49…
Cattle Baron Ball Gets Back To Its Roots
…as the lead taken by Texas Oncology, contributes to revolutionizing cancer research in fields such as immunotherapy and breast cancer,” said Johnson. This year’s entertainment was voted Country Music Associations…
By Amy Jones | Jan 15, 2022
THHSC Encourages Screenings During Cervical Health Awareness Month
…cervical cancer. The Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) program provides low-cost and free women’s health services for uninsured or underinsured individuals. Services offered include cervical and breast cancer screenings,…
By Amy Jones | Jan 7, 2022
Hospital Becomes First in Texas to Perform New Heart Transplant Technique
…last Thursday, according to a news report by CBS 11. The recipient of the transplant is identified as 50-year-old Yolanda Triplett. Per CBS 11, intense treatments for breast cancer caused…
By Mary Dada | Dec 16, 2021
Artist Uses Glass to Bounce Back from Chemo, Starts Art Business
…of neural necessity. After Jeanne was diagnosed with breast cancer, she began to experience what is colloquially referred to as “chemo fog,” a type of brain fog brought on by…
Company Creates Platform for Mental Illness and Substance Use
…2020 from cancers of the esophagus, throat, larynx, colon, rectum, liver, and breast,” the press release shared. People that inject substances are at risk for hepatitis, HIV, and AIDS. The…
By Tracy Moseley | Nov 1, 2021
Groundbreaking Research Revealed on Cancer Treatment
…improved overall survival for patients with metastatic breast cancer and improved cure rates for women with lower stage breast cancer,” McArthur told reporters about the new drugs. “The only way…
COVID-Vaccinated Women Can Have False Positive Mammogram Results
…according to USA Facts. But despite the risk for a false positive, Warren does not recommend delaying breast cancer screening mammograms. “We were initially recommending women wait three to four…
By Edgar James | Oct 22, 2021
RedBird Health Center Gets $1 Million Boost
…breast cancer screenings, a pharmacy, social work, physical medicine, rehabilitation, and other services. “Guided by Bank of America’s commitment to helping our communities move forward […] we understand the persisting…
New Deep Ellum Cancer Lodge Gives Patients a Free Stay
…Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW). A breast cancer patient, Rose Riley, was forced to make an over 200-mile journey from Oklahoma for her treatment at UTSW. She was selected to be…
Women Urged to Get Breast Cancer Screenings
…age 40. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer will become the most common cancer globally as of 2021, accounting for 12 percent of all new annual cancer cases…
Charity Helps Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors
As you may know, one struggle many women face is having to deal with breast cancer. One of the more common cancers, especially for women, breast cancer occurs in about…
Parkland’s RedBird Health Center Slated to Open
…Hospital System, the RedBird Health Center, located at 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Road, focuses on adult and geriatric primary and specialty care. Specialties range from breast cancer screenings to behavioral…
Houston-Based Cosmetic Surgeon Does More Than Plastic Surgery
…breast cancer patients, and people with physical and mental disabilities on an ongoing basis. He has won awards for his humanitarian work, such as the Helping Hands Awards from St….
Breastfeeding Nationally Recognized in the Month of August
…sudden infant death syndrome. Additionally, mothers see a lot of health benefits from breastfeeding. “Women who breastfeed are in a category of women who have lower risks of breast cancer,…
By Mary Jones | Aug 14, 2021
Breast Cancer Rises in Dallas
…According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), 1 in 8 women develop breast cancer and 1 in 36 women die from breast cancer. ACS says breast cancer is associated with…
Breast Cancer Awareness Organization Raises Over $400,000 with Plans to Expand
For nearly 11 years, Breast Cancer Can Stick It! has worked to raise funds for research, treatment, and increased awareness in the fight against breast cancer. With their biggest event…
By Emon Johnson | Jul 28, 2021
Frisco teen that founded Kindness4All receives recognition from Prince Harry
…inspiring leader who truly serves with compassion.” Since launching Kindness4All, Reddi and members have spread some warmth and positivity by writing letters to the homeless community and breast cancer patients,…
By Trina Thomas | Jul 13, 2021
Fred Frazier Ligon
…was an engaged and loving father, grandfather, friend, and especially a husband. The gentle care he provided to Trina through her prolonged struggle with breast cancer and, then again with…
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY: SMU Student Researcher Earns Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
…results with multi-drug-resistant breast cancer cells. Gabrielle is conducting her own research under Vogel’s direction, testing inhibitors with a less drug-resistant line of breast cancer cells. “Gabrielle is an amazing…