Blood donor: Why I give at MD Anderson
Growing up, Ross Robinson knew the type O-negative blood he and his family shared was special.
"I'm a universal donor, so I know I...
Clinical trial explores drug repurposing for non-small cell...
Over the last decade, the three-year survival rate for lung cancer has increased dramatically. That means more people are living...
Metastatic melanoma survivor grateful for immunotherapy...
Last updated March 18, 2022.
When Bob Seibert reflects on the nearly one and half years since his stage IV melanoma diagnosis...
A community-based approach to cancer prevention and wellness
“Every community is unique,” says Ruth Rechis, Ph.D., director of Be Well Communities™, MD Anderson’s place-based strategy for cancer...
4 lung cancer myths, busted
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women, and the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Yet, there are...
Physical activity program helps breast cancer survivor get...
Breast cancer treatment took a toll on Debbie Mendoza, but she regained her strength and energy with the help of Active Living After...
Reducing secondhand smoke exposure and tobacco disparities...
As a child, researcher Surendranath Shastri, M.D., D.Ph., worshiped his dad. “He was a lifetime smoker, so I thought it was cool to...
Tobacco cessation study helps LGBTQ+ community members quit...
As a former competitive CrossFit athlete, Katherine Norman sees herself as a healthy person. Over the last year, she also saw herself...
What role do nerves play in cancer?
Nerves control everything from your heart rate to muscle movement to the fight-or-flight stress response.
“Nerves are critical to...
Helping cancer survivors get – and stay – active
At the time of her breast cancer diagnosis, Teresa Serbia knew she was overweight.
“After I was fortunate enough to become a...