Triple-negative breast cancer: 7 things you should know
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a type of breast cancer that does not have the same receptors as most other types of breast cancer. It’s an aggressive disease with a high rate of recurrence.
Here, I’ll share more about triple-negative breast cancer, including why the disease is more difficult to treat than other breast cancers, who’s at greater risk for developing it and how research is advancing
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Things to say to someone with cancer
When a friend or loved one receives a cancer diagnosis, it's important to be there for them and show that you care. But finding the right...
5 questions about multiple myeloma, answered
Many patients’ goal for cancer treatment is cure. But what if there isn’t a known cure for your diagnosis? That’s the case for patients with...
11 inspiring mantras from our patients and caregivers
When you're dealing with cancer, it can be hard to stay focused and cope day after day. But for many patients and caregivers, having a mantra can help. And sometimes the best mantra -- the one that really speaks to you -- comes from someone else who's walked in your shoes.
This past year, dozens of our patients and caregivers shared great mantras and words of wisdom on our Cancerwise blog and in video interviews.
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Best of Cancerwise 2015: Advice from our cancer patients
From relationship advice to what to pack for chemo, many of our survivors have shared what they've learned from their cancer experiences in...
Best of Cancerwise 2015: Stories for cancer caregivers
Caring for a loved one during cancer treatment is one of the hardest jobs there is. That's why at MD Anderson, we consider cancer caregivers...
Facing chemo in costume
Adele Hartland says that if anyone can handle breast cancer, it's her.
"Who else has 20 wigs in her garage and lives 10 minutes...
CA-125 screening for ovarian cancer may save lives
New results from the world's largest ovarian cancer screening study demonstrate that a strategy that starts with a simple blood test called...
AML survivor: What I wish I'd known
AML: those three letters forever changed my life, but I don't let them define me. I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in August...
Advice for moms with cancer
After years of trying to conceive, my husband and I were overjoyed when we found out I was pregnant with a healthy baby boy. I had an easy...