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 CA-125 may result in fewer ovarian cancer deaths. That's because the CA-125-based strategy identifies more women with ovarian cancer in earlier stages.
While the study is a significant step forward for early detection, it may be years before ovarian cancer screening guidelines change....
Cancer survivors: What to know about breast cancer screening
During cancer treatment, you may be focused on just one thing: beating cancer. But after treatment, it can be hard to remember to get your...
How to encourage loved ones to get spiral CT lung cancer screening
Spiral CT lung cancer screening can help save lives. Current smokers (or former smokers who quit in the past 15 years) and those who smoke...
Study: How you cook meat can affect your kidney cancer risk
Red meat and processed meat have long been linked to increased cancer risk. But did you know the way you cook meat also can affect your cancer risk?
Eating meat cooked at high temperatures through methods like barbecuing and pan-frying can increase a person's chances of developing kidney cancer, according to a new study from our researchers.
"This study encourages us to look not only at what foods we're eating...
Processed meat and colorectal cancer: Is there a link?
Eating processed meats can raise the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO...
New breast cancer screening guidelines: What women should know
The American Cancer Society issued new guidelines this week for breast cancer screening. The new guidelines state:
Women with average...
Young adults: Genetic counseling and testing for colorectal cancer
Recent reports show that colorectal cancer is on the rise in young adults, especially those younger than 40. And many of these cases are linked...
Brain stem tumor survivor: "Take it one day at a time"
In 2010, Jeff Hurdle started experiencing headaches every few weeks. He’d never had frequent headaches before, so he ignored them. He had...
How caregivers can get exercise at MD Anderson
Sticking to an exercise routine while helping a loved one through cancer treatment can be a challenge. That's especially true when you...
5 ways our social work counselors can help during cancer treatment
Whether you're a patient or a caregiver, cancer treatment is stressful. But our social work counselors can help.
At MD Anderson,...