Moncrief Cancer Institute

05/08/2026

Thank You Nurses! Our exceptional nurses provide expert care and endless compassion to patients every day. We thank you all for making a difference in the lives of so many. We are grateful for your dedication to our mission and commitment to serving others. 💙

05/06/2026

Join us for an interactive, free webinar about cancer screening on Thursday, May 14 at noon. We’ll address common concerns about screenings and help boost your confidence about getting screened. Register at https://bit.ly/487GJFV

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Moving Beyond Fear: A Conversation on Cancer Screening. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

05/06/2026

Last week our Oncology Nursing Supervisor Robert Hernandez, RN, presented a poster about our CPRIT funded colorectal cancer screening and patient navigation program at the SouthEastern Colorectal Cancer Consortium Conference. We are proud of this program and all the hard work this poster represents. Congratulations to Robert and our colon cancer screening team!

05/02/2026

We enjoyed serving at UT Southwestern Medical Center’s United to Serve Health Fair last weekend at TJ Rusk Middle School in Dallas. This annual free health fair is coordinated by UT Southwestern Medical School students and provides free health screenings, physicals, healthy cooking demonstrations, health education, and games for the community.

05/01/2026

Pam Minick faced two cancer diagnoses in a year. Through her advanced care and radiation treatment learned from a clinical trial led by UT Southwestern Radiation Oncology’s Dr. Asal Rahimi, Mrs. Minick continues to overcome these challenges and help pave the way for future cancer treatment. Mrs. Minick’s inspiring story on NBC DFW: https://bit.ly/4efWazF

04/30/2026

Meet Tia, a three-year-old Labrador Retriever and full-time facility dog at UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center. She brings joy and brightens days when she visits patients, families, and staff at Moncrief Cancer Institute. Read more about Tia: https://utswmed.org/cancer/support-services/facility-dog/

04/28/2026

During our culinary medicine demo at Cancer Care Services' Young Adult Bluebonnet Retreat, we made no bake energy bites and strawberry agua fresca. Thanks to Cancer Care Services for having us—we’re grateful to be part of such a special retreat. 💙 Want to cook with us? Join our next young adult culinary medicine class on May 12! https://www.facebook.com/share/18Y8mov12V/

04/27/2026

National DNA Day marks the successful sequencing of the genome, a map of human genes. For people with a personal or family history of cancer, genes may help determine their future risk for cancer. The cancer genetic counselors at UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center at Moncrief Cancer Institute work with patients to review this history, educate on hereditary cancer, and perform testing to analyze their genes. https://bit.ly/4ivhUFW

04/22/2026

Our Admin Team is amazing! Thank you all for your support, service, and dedication to our patients, physicians, and staff. You are appreciated today and every day!

04/16/2026

We work tirelessly to reduce the threat and impact of cancer. While cancer statistics can be startling, we have more tools and knowledge than ever to prevent and detect it. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will decrease your odds of cancer occurring. Getting screened for certain types of cancer can detect it early when treatment is more likely to be successful. https://bit.ly/3mcclRg

04/10/2026

Yesterday we were grateful to host a Young Adult Wellness Night in honor of AYA Cancer Awareness Week. The evening focused on gentle yoga and mindful self care, and created space for connection among young adults impacted by cancer. Thank you to our community partners Ricardo Fisas Natura Bissé Foundation and Rutledge Cancer Foundation and everyone who attended.