Moncrief Cancer Institute

05/29/2026

The exhibition “A Place in This World” recently opened in our gallery and features beautiful artworks by Kev’Ron Madden and Stacey Najera. Curated by TCU School of Art graduate Eliza Monge, the exhibition invites viewers to consider the interconnected nature of life on Earth. We are grateful for this partnership that brings artwork to our patients and families.

05/28/2026

It’s National Mediterranean Diet Month, and our dietitian Milette Siler recommends following this eating plan, which focuses on eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, and is linked to helping reduce cancer risk. Find out her top five foods from the Mediterranean Diet that offer unique flavors and powerful health benefits. https://bit.ly/44Ux5Dw

05/27/2026

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and our Cancer Exercise Trainers Lisa Ross and Dylan Durham recommend making fitness fun by picking an activity you enjoy. If you are moving, you are getting exercise! Some of their favorite ways to exercise include playing tennis, running, and snowboarding. Bike riding, dancing, and hiking are also great ways to stay active.

05/14/2026

Our Young Adult Culinary Medicine Class was a success! 👩🏽‍🍳 Patients learned new cooking skills, built community, and topped it off with an ice cream social at MELT Ice Creams Magnolia.🍦Each participant also went home with groceries to keep the cooking going. Thanks to our partners Rutledge Cancer Foundation and Cancer Care Services for another wonderful event! 💛

05/13/2026

“Scanxiety,” or scan anxiety, is the nervousness that comes before, during, and after cancer-related imaging exams. Worrying about the unknown is a normal human response, and Dr. Laura Howe-Martin, Medical Director of Psycho-Oncology at UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center at Moncrief Cancer Institute, offers strategies to help manage these feelings.

Scan anxiety – the stress you experience while waiting for medical imaging results – is manageable. Learn how to spot the signs of so-called scanxiety and reclaim your peace of mind.

05/12/2026

We are thankful to have terrific nurses at UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center at Moncrief Cancer Institute. Thank you all for the expert care and infinite compassion you provide patients every day. We are so grateful for all that you do!

05/12/2026

It’s Women’s Health Week—and the perfect time to schedule your annual mammogram and Pap test. We offer free mammograms and Pap tests for women who are uninsured and qualify. Request an appointment at https://bit.ly/MCIappt or by calling 800.405.7739.

05/10/2026

We’re sending love today to all the moms, including those on our staff. We are thankful for all you do. Happy Mother’s Day! We wish everyone a healthy and happy day. ❤️

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.