Colorectal cancer screening and early detection are key to effective treatment
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States for both men and women. You can help by sharing this article, getting involved, or raising awareness about the benefits of colorectal screenings. Screenings are recommended…
SurgeON Newsletter – February 2023
Read the February 2023 Issue of SurgeON… Inside you will find: Awards Memorial Hermann Katy Awards McKnight as Physician of the Year Hoang Awarded Diplomat of Obesity Medicine Memorial Hermann Southeast Names Cowling Chief of Surgery Congratulations to our 2022…
Medically Managed Weight Loss
After undergoing bariatric surgery, Clifton Gilmore still struggled to lose weight. Determined to improve his overall physical and mental health, he reached out to the experts at the UT Physicians Center for Obesity Medicine and Metabolic Performance (COMMP). Today, Clifton…
Turning fear into motivation: Colorectal cancer patient helps others with autobiography
Although she couldn’t quite place what was wrong, Laura Shook knew something wasn’t right with her body. Upon hearing the grave cancer diagnosis of beloved actress Farrah Fawcett, her concerns grew. She knew it was time to seek out professional…
Metabolic Changes after Weight Loss Surgery Help Fuel Long-Term Success
Dr. Melissa Felinski discusses how weight loss surgery can stimulate metabolic changes within a person’s body to help promote long-term health and how Memorial Hermann’s comprehensive surgical weight loss program, is helping people to achieve weights. Read more…
Searching for the positive in a sea of uncertainty
How one team makes a difference in the lives of many October and the color pink—it has become a sign of struggle, strength and hope. Breast cancer strikes all races, cultures and genders. The stories of survival are shared to…
Clinical Challenges: Surgery for De Novo Metastatic Breast Cancer?
Emily K. Robinson, MD, was quoted in a MedPage Today article about the nuances of recommending surgery for a patient with de novo metastatic breast cancer. October 7, 2021