10 things to know about neuroendocrine tumors
About 12,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors — sometimes called carcinoid tumors — each year. But what exactly are these tumors, where are they typically found and are they cancerous?
We spoke with neuroendocrine tumor specialist Daniel Halperin, M.D., to learn more.
What are neuroendocrine tumors, and where are they usually found?While the name “neuroendocrine” implies that these...
Recovered from COVID-19? 5 things to know
If you’ve caught and recovered from COVID-19, you might be wondering what that means. Are you immune to the virus now? Can you go out...
What's changed in a year at MD Anderson?
The past year challenged and changed all of us at MD Anderson. It changed the way we work, the ways we connect and, in some...
Training future oncologists and cancer researchers during the pandemic: Two educators' stories
Training the next generation of cancer researchers and clinicians plays a vital role in MD Anderson’s mission to end cancer. While our educators had to get creative and adapt quickly when the coronavirus pandemic arrived, they didn’t waver in their dedication to setting our trainees up for success.
Here’s how two of our educators have adapted to share knowledge and support our trainees during the COVID-19 pandemic. &...
How to practice self-care this holiday season
December is normally a time of togetherness and celebration. But with COVID-19 cases surging again all over the world, this season will likely...
What does it mean to be immunocompromised?
Most cancer patients and their caregivers will hear the word “immunocompromised” at some point.
But what does that actually mean? What...
10 things to know about esophageal cancer
Updated June 1, 2022
More than 16,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with esophageal cancer this year. Roughly 75% of...
Extra-mammary Paget’s disease survivor: Time matters
In 2013, Sandy Fontan was a 53-year-old marathon runner in tip-top shape. She maintained a healthy diet and ran between 25 and 30 miles a...
What constitutes a ‘safe’ gathering during the pandemic?
Your sister’s tiny outdoor wedding is less than two months away. Your nephew’s family-only backyard birthday party — complete with bounce...
How to prepare for a fall/winter COVID-19 surge: Advice for cancer patients and caregivers
With infection rates on the rise around the world and cooler temperatures driving people back indoors, we’re seeing the start of a fall and...
How to celebrate Thanksgiving safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
Got plans for a big Thanksgiving Day celebration? Not so fast.
Before you send out those feast invitations or make those travel arrangements...
Holiday travel during the COVID-19 pandemic: Is it safe?
Whether you’re itching to take a vacation, wanting to visit extended family and friends for the holidays, or needing to travel for cancer...
Does cancer treatment cause unwanted weight gain?
Weight loss is a common side effect of some cancer treatments. But sometimes, the opposite happens — and patients end up packing on the pounds...
Can air purifiers protect you from COVID-19?
Studies show that wearing a mask properly and consistently practicing good social distancing can significantly reduce the spread of the coronavirus...
Is it a cold, the flu, allergies or COVID-19?
Last updated September 24, 2021
Self-diagnosis has never been an exact science. But with the coronavirus (COVID-19) now added to the...
Halloween during COVID-19: Is it safe to go trick-or-treating during the pandemic?
Fall is here, and that’s got many people thinking about Halloween and other autumn activities. But as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...
Do COVID-19 saliva tests work?
With the Food and Drug Administration recently issuing emergency use authorization for a new method of saliva sample processing, you may be...
COVID-19 and the flu vaccine: What you need to know
Another flu season is right around the corner. And this year, we’re expecting to face it in the midst of a coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...
What type of mask works best for COVID-19 protection?
Studies show that cloth and medical-grade face masks can cut down on coronavirus droplet spread by 80% or more.
“So, if everyone wore...
Your COVID-19 vaccine questions, answered
Last updated Dec. 2, 2020
As coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to rise, more people are wondering when we’ll have a vaccine — both...
Retired NASA scientist benefits from cancer treatment he helped develop
Less than a year after three scientists won the 1962 Nobel Prize for unraveling some of DNA’s mysteries, Dennis Morrison, Ph.D., became one...
Cancer treatment side effect: Involuntary weight loss
Whether it’s due to pain from a growing tumor, swallowing difficulties caused by radiation therapy, or the nausea, loss of appetite or mouth...
Hand washing vs. hand sanitizer: which is better?
Last updated Aug. 25, 2020
Cleaning your hands regularly remains one of the simplest and most-effective defenses against illnesses...
8 things to know about squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma (skin cancer)
More than 2 million Americans will learn they have some form of skin cancer this year. It’s the most frequently diagnosed type of cancer in...
COVID-19 herd immunity: 7 questions, answered
Last updated on Dec. 7, 2020
As the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continues to rise worldwide, there’s been a lot...
Is the coronavirus airborne?
A growing body of evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, may be airborne — meaning tiny bits of...
Should you send kids to in-person school during COVID-19? 4 things cancer patients and caregivers should consider
A new school year is approaching for many children. But the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues.
So, is it safe to send your...
What counts as COVID-19 exposure?
Last updated Oct. 22, 2020.
As the numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases and related hospital admissions continue to rise, so, too, does...
Siblings help each other through sarcoma treatment during COVID-19 pandemic
When Ewing’s sarcoma survivor Erica Nowell learned that her older brother, Chris Plummer, had cancer earlier this year, she was shocked. But...
How can cancer patients and their families safely enjoy summer during the COVID-19 pandemic?
After almost three months of social distancing to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), you might be itching to get out and enjoy...
Kids and masks during the COVID-19 pandemic: 7 questions, answered
Wearing a mask when out in public is one of the easiest ways to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, especially by those...
Leukemia survivor after COVID-19 recovery: ‘There’s always something to fight for’
Mary Hernandez didn’t realize how sick she was when she came to the MD Anderson Emergency Center on March 30. The 41-year-old was still reeling...
Despite COVID-19 pandemic, MD Anderson Cancer Network enables patient to continue clinical trial
Like many people, Suzanne Damann has had to curtail her activities due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Social distancing and...
4 COVID-19 myths
Last updated Oct. 13, 2020
Have you heard the one about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) isn’t nearly as bad as catching the flu? How...
Despite COVID-19, survivor gets to ring the bell with his family
Over the course of their 33-year marriage, Jack ("Pat") and Cindy Chamberlain have faced many challenges. Jack lost his job right...
Surgeon’s kids’ digitized cards spread hope during COVID-19 pandemic
Mara Antonoff, M.D.’s children have been hand-delivering encouragement to her patients regularly, ever since the cardiothoracic surgeon joined...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) glossary: What do these pandemic terms mean?
Last updated July 17, 2020
The novel coronavirus – also known as COVID-19 – has introduced many new terms to our vocabulary: from “...
Traveling for cancer treatment during COVID-19: 5 patient questions, answered
Cancer patients often need regular doctor visits, both to receive treatment and to have their progress and side effects monitored and managed...
COVID-19 symptoms, screening and testing: Insight for cancer patients and caregivers
Last updated June 29, 2020
Some cancer patients take medications that suppress their immune systems as a part of their treatment. That...
Protecting cancer patients from the coronavirus (COVID-19): 4 things caregivers should know
As a cancer caregiver, you may be wondering how you can protect your loved one from infection — particularly with the 2019 novel coronavirus...