Could gold nanoparticles help treat cancer?
Gold nanoparticles are minuscule particles made of gold. From drug and gene delivery to photothermal and photodynamic therapies to...
Getting to know Chief Data Officer Caroline Chung, M.D.
In October 2021, radiation oncologist Caroline Chung, M.D., became MD Anderson’s first-ever chief data officer.
Her charge? To shape...
Patient with vaginal cancer with DDR mutation benefits from...
In March 2019, Shelly Busby began experiencing unusual vaginal bleeding. Frightened and concerned, she went to her OB/GYN for an...
What to expect when you meet with an oncofertility specialist
For people who hope to have children of their own, a cancer diagnosis can derail those plans. However, thanks to oncofertility...
COVID-19 vaccines and mammograms: 7 things to know
Could getting a COVID-19 vaccine affect the results of your mammogram or other diagnostic imaging exams?
Physicians at MD Anderson...
Targeting the KRAS mutation for more effective cancer...
Since the discovery of KRAS gene mutations in 1983, researchers have worked to develop new therapies that target this protein when...
Nanomedicine: Small particles with huge possibilities for...
Nanomedicine is a quickly emerging area of study that uses nanoparticles for drug delivery, diagnoses and in vivo imaging. While...