12 things to know about alcohol and cancer
It can feel like there are always opportunities to have a drink: Mimosas at brunch. A glass of wine at happy hour. A nightcap after a long day.
But drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk for several cancers. About 5.5% of all new cancer diagnoses and 5.8% of all deaths from cancer are attributed to drinking alcohol, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
For those who drink, hearing this can...
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Does social distancing help prevent COVID-19?
Does social distancing effectively prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19?
New research from MD Anderson shows it does. The study found that putting social distancing policies into practice in the U.S. and internationally corresponded with reductions in spread of the coronavirus. These results suggest that practicing social distancing is an effective public health tool to reduce the spread of the disease...
Should your kids get the HPV vaccine during COVID-19?
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Coping with cancer-related sexual challenges with your partner
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma caregiver: MD Anderson saved me and my husband
I was diagnosed with early stage melanoma last summer. And my husband, Dennis, was diagnosed with stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma this past...
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...
Leukemia survivor and wife stay safe, connected despite COVID-19 restrictions
Britt Mayo has been coming to MD Anderson regularly since 2010, when he was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
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Due for a mammogram during COVID-19? 7 things to know
As our patients and caregivers know, cancer doesn’t stop for COVID-19. And that means you shouldn’t stop getting your cancer screenings either...
Myelofibrosis caregiver: 3 reasons to choose MD Anderson for treatment
In the spring of 2017, my husband Bill and I were getting ready to travel and do some charitable work. We’d finished raising our children...
7 things to know about penile cancer
Penile cancer is rare in the U.S., with only about 2,200 new cases diagnosed each year. But in many cases, men put off seeing a doctor until...
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 is minimal residual disease (MRD)?
After completing a course of treatment, there are few words that sound better to a patient than “complete remission.” It’s an indication that...
Breast cancer survivor: Don’t let COVID-19 keep you from getting your mammogram
As an MD Anderson employee, and someone who has worked in clinical research for many years, I know how important cancer screening exams are...
Facing sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma during pregnancy
I was working as a physician assistant in California when my husband’s job moved us to Singapore. About a year after we got there, I started...
Constantly worried you have COVID-19 symptoms? Here's what to do
Handwashing, disinfecting high-touch surfaces, social distancing, wearing masks and staying at home are the best tools we have right now to...
When siblings have cancer: Facing sarcoma alongside my sister
The first time my little sister, Erica Nowell, was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma in 2005, she was still a teenager and I was deployed overseas...
Examining the impact of the tobacco industry’s court-ordered anti-smoking advertisements
During the past three years, you may have seen anti-smoking advertisements sponsored by the tobacco industry on television, in newspapers,...
How martial arts training helped me through colorectal cancer treatment
I’m a professional martial artist, so I’m very aware of my body and live a healthy lifestyle. That’s why it took me by surprise when I was...
Myelofibrosis survivor: Why I chose MD Anderson
When I was diagnosed with myelofibrosis in March 2017, I didn’t know it was a bone marrow disorder that could turn into leukemia. All I knew...
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...