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Creating a New, Hopeful Future at UTMB

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Racing against rare SMA diagnosis, UTMB gene therapy team gave newborn a chance

UTMB Health designated as first Qualified Treatment Center in Texas for Zevaskyn

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Houston Moms + UTMB Geneticist Dr. Erin Cooney talk about new treatments that are changing the future of patients with genetic conditions

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A Life-Changing Day for Max: Hope Through Gene Therapy

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Breast Cancer Survivor Finds Purpose in Telling Her Story

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Breast Cancer Surgery Decisions Start with a Conversation About Reconstruction

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Hope in Action: Dolly’s Promise to Continue Legacy of Offering Breast Cancer Screenings to Uninsured

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Beyond the Diagnosis: Facing the Emotional Side of Breast Cancer

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Surgical Oncologists: Your Partner in Breast Cancer Treatment

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Keeping Breast Health in Check

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What Young Women Should Know About Genetic Counseling for Breast Cancer

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Finding Strength Together: Support Groups Improve Healing and Hope

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Shining a Light on Skin Cancer Risk & Prevention

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Infusion centers deliver convenience, care to patients across specialties

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Understanding male breast cancer: insights from a survivor and an expert

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Helping patients navigate the unknown

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Mobile mammography program makes screenings accessible to women around the community

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‘Don't let your non-insured status stop you from getting checked--UTMB will help.’

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Men aren't immune to breast cancer

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