Moncrief Cancer Institute

Join Carter BloodCare for a special blood drive at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, July 6. Our community’s blood supply helps cancer patients, transplant recipients, heart surgery patients, and trauma patients. There is a critical need right now for O positive blood. Details and sign up: bit.ly/Cowboys_CBC_2024

Hey, Cowboys fans! 🏈 Don't miss out on our special Dallas Cowboys Blood Drive on 7/6 at AT&T Stadium. Donate blood and receive an AT&T Stadium tour voucher and co-branded socks* PLUS photo ops with Jalen Tolbert, Charles Haley and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. 👉 Details and sign up: bit.ly/Cowboys_CBC_2024

*While supplies last, restrictions apply.

This crowd-pleasing watermelon feta skewer recipe from our dietitian Milette Siler is perfect for your celebration! It's simple, delicious, and nutritious! Watermelons contain carotenoids that help our immune system, prevent and repair DNA damage, and reduce oxidative stress that can increase cancer risk. Enjoy and ! 🍉

We are offering three free prostate cancer screening events this month in Fort Worth and Arlington. We provide free blood tests to screen for prostate cancer on our Mobile Screening Clinic for men ages 40 to 69 who are uninsured and qualify. Appointments for the dates below: call 817.288.9970 or go to moncrief.com/screening

Friday, July 12 Como Community Center
Saturday, July 20 Fort Worth First Seventh-day Adventist Church
Wednesday, July 31 Shadow Brook Apartments, Arlington

Moncrief Cancer Institute Find out if you can get free cancer screeningsA cancer screening could save your life. We are here to help. Our mobile clinic may be in your area soon.We will be screening for:Breast cancerCervical cancerColorectal cancerProstate cancerCall 817.288.9970 to find out if you can get free cancer screeni...

It was an honor to meet Opal Lee at the recent “Empowering You” event. Our team partnered with Juneteenth Strong and Unity Unlimited to provide free mammograms and free blood tests to screen for prostate cancer at the event for women and men who are uninsured.

Take charge of your health this summer and schedule your annual mammogram appointment. We have appointments for free mammograms available on our Mobile Screening Clinic in Arlington, Fort Worth, and Grapevine. Mammograms are free for women who are uninsured and qualify. Call 817.288.9970 or go to moncrief.com/screening to request an appointment.

Tuesday, July 9: Central YMCA/Youth Engagement Services, Arlington
Thursday, July 11: Texas Health Family Care, Fort Worth
Saturday, July 13: GRACE Grapevine
Thursday, July 18: Goodwill South Cooper, Arlington

Moncrief Cancer Institute Find out if you can get free cancer screeningsA cancer screening could save your life. We are here to help. Our mobile clinic may be in your area soon.We will be screening for:Breast cancerCervical cancerColorectal cancerProstate cancerCall 817.288.9970 to find out if you can get free cancer screeni...

Meet Christina Reyna, a clinic staff assistant in our breast and cervical cancer screening department.

“I enjoy being a part of the Moncrief team and serving our community. We provide free cancer screenings to those who otherwise wouldn’t have access, and it’s an honor to help fulfill this mission.”

Christina is a native of Arlington and enjoys cooking and spending time at the pool with friends in her free time. We are thankful for her joyful spirit and all she does for our patients!

It's , so we’re taking the opportunity to talk about . Ladies, this is your reminder to schedule your annual mammogram! We offer free mammograms for women without insurance and those who qualify. Request an appointment: moncrief.com/screening

Happy ! Our cancer exercise trainer Lisa Ross hopes you incorporate some yoga and movement into your day today (and every day!).

Welcome the first day of summer with this light and naturally sweet mocktail recipe from our dietitian Milette Siler. The delicious drink is rich in lycopene and vitamin C and makes a refreshing addition to any summer get together.

Today on Juneteenth, we recognize and honor the end of slavery in the United States and the day federal troops arrived in Galveston to ensure that enslaved people were freed.

In commemoration of the holiday, we joined our community this past week at the Juneteenth Health and Education Fair and the 4K Freedom Walk & Festival. We thank everyone who came out to celebrate this joyous occasion.

Thanks to UT Southwestern Medical Center's Employee Advisory Council for celebrating our staff today. We are grateful for the recognition and for the fun swag and photo booth. Our employees work tirelessly to reduce the threat and impact of cancer, and we are thankful for their dedication to our mission.

During this National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week, we join the FDA’s in encouraging you to discuss your family's cancer history and to get screened. Screenings make it possible to find cancer at an early stage when it’s easiest to treat. We offer free cancer screenings for women and men who are uninsured and qualify. Check out the schedule of our upcoming screening events and call 817.288.9970 to request an appointment. https://www.moncrief.com/event-calendar
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We’re celebrating and honoring our dads today. We wish everyone a happy and healthy Father’s Day!

June is , and we are offering two, free prostate cancer screening events for the men in our community. We provide free blood tests to screen for prostate cancer on our Mobile Screening Clinic for men ages 40 to 69 who are uninsured and qualify. Appointments for the dates below: call 817.288.9970 or go to moncrief.com/screening
Saturday, June 15 Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus
Saturday, June 29 East Pointe Church of Christ

Beautiful new artworks fill our gallery. The exhibition, “Objects of Affection” features paintings, quilts, and sculptures by North Texas multimedia artist Beronica Gonzales. The artworks document scenes of the artist’s life and belongings to represent feelings of affection, self-introspection, and comfort. The exhibition was curated by Leslie Medrano, who received her Master of Arts in Art History from the TCU School of Art in May 2024. We are grateful for this partnership with The Art Galleries at TCU that brings artwork to our patients and families.

Seventeen-year-old Jeremy has spent the last nine years playing his fiddle on Magnolia Avenue during Arts Goggle. Each year, he donates his hard-earned tips to a local non-profit organization, and we are so grateful that this year he chose Moncrief Cancer Institute!

Donations like Jeremy’s are ensuring that all members of our community have access to cancer prevention services regardless of their ability to pay. Thank you, Jeremy, for your generous gift!

June is Men’s Health Month, and we are offering two, free prostate cancer screening events for the men in our community. We provide free blood tests to screen for prostate cancer on our Mobile Screening Clinic for men ages 40 to 69 who are uninsured and qualify. Appointments for the dates below: call 817.288.9970 or go to moncrief.com/screening

Saturday, June 15 Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus
Saturday, June 29 East Pointe Church of Christ

Moncrief Cancer Institute We are a nonprofit, community-based early detection and cancer support center.

We are grateful to walk alongside so many extraordinary survivors. You inspire us and are the reason we fight.

We have mammogram appointments available on our Mobile Screening Clinic in Arlington and Fort Worth. Mammograms are free for women who are uninsured and qualify. Call 817.288.9970 or go to moncrief.com/screening to request an appointment.

Saturday, June 8: Iglesia San Miguel, Fort Worth
Friday, June 14: Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus
Saturday, June 22: Vandergriff Park, Arlington
Tuesday, June 25: Cooper Street YMCA, Arlington
Wednesday, June 26: Mission Arlington/ Mission Metroplex

Moncrief Cancer Institute We are a nonprofit, community-based early detection and cancer support center.

Today is , and our colleagues Stephanie Savory, M.D, and Rohit Sharma, M.D., from UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center provide tips to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging rays. https://bit.ly/3K3rvp7

Our dietitian Milette Siler recommends following the Mediterranean Diet, 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 eating plan that offer unique flavors and powerful health benefits. https://bit.ly/44Ux5Dw

A cancer diagnosis can cause a range of feelings, and it’s normal for patients and their families to feel stress and anxiety, says Laura Howe-Martin, Ph.D., director of behavioral services at Moncrief Cancer Institute. She provides insight on how to address mental health concerns during a cancer journey in this video: https://bit.ly/44OCPP2

It’s —and the perfect time to schedule your annual mammogram. We have appointments available on our Mobile Screening Clinic in May and June in Arlington, Euless, and Fort Worth. Mammograms are free for women who are uninsured and qualify. Call 817.288.9970 or go to moncrief.com/screening to request an appointment.

Friday, May 31: Fort Worth Public Library - East Regional
Saturday, June 1: Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center, Euless
Saturday, June 8: Iglesia San Miguel
Saturday, June 22: Vandergriff Park, Arlington

Meet Robert Molina, Community Outreach Specialist. He works with our Outreach Team to increase public awareness and access to cancer prevention services.

“I enjoy spreading awareness of our cancer screening programs and seeing the tangible differences we are making in the communities I grew up in. Meeting our patients and hearing their testimonials of how Moncrief has helped them has further fueled my passion to become a health care professional and provide equitable care to those in need.”

A Fort Worth native, Robert is a graduate of the TCU Pre-Health Institute and enjoys playing tennis in his free time. He is moving to Spain this summer to teach English and travel while he applies to medical school. Join us in wishing Robert well in this next chapter. We are grateful for his dedication to our mission.

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.

Laura Howe-Martin, Ph.D., clinical psychologist at Moncrief Cancer Institute, outlines strategies to help initiate straightforward, age-appropriate discussions with children about a cancer diagnosis in the family.

How to talk with your kids about a cancer diagnosis in the family | Cancer | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center Telling your child you have cancer is difficult. Withholding the truth can be damaging. Get age-appropriate tips to talk with kids about the diagnosis from at UT Southwestern psycho-oncologist.

Our exceptional nurses at Moncrief Cancer Institute and UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center provide exemplary care to our patients every day. We thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many. We are grateful for your kindness and compassion, dedication to serving others, and commitment to our mission.

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, so let’s get moving! Our Cancer Exercise Trainers Lisa Ross and Dylan Durham recommend making fun by picking an activity you like. If you are moving, you are getting exercise! Some of their favorite ways to include running, skiing, hiking, and playing ice hockey. Riding a bike, playing tennis, and dancing are also great ways to stay active.

Congratulations to Emily Berry, Clinical Research Manager, who recently received her Ph.D. in Biostatistics from SMU. Emily also holds a Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) and a Master of Science in Public Health (Epidemiology) from Texas A&M University. She has worked in our Research Department for more than 11 years. We are thankful for Dr. Berry’s years of service and proud of her remarkable accomplishment!

It’s National Therapy Animal Day, and we are thankful for Shipley! He is a registered therapy dog with Pet Partners who visits patients, families, and staff at Moncrief Cancer Institute and UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center. 🐾