Does immunotherapy treat breast cancer?
Last updated March 22, 2022.
Can immunotherapy treat breast cancer? For certain patients, the answer is yes.
Pembrolizumab is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for some patients with metastatic and early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. It’s an immune checkpoint inhibitor, the most common type of immunotherapy.
To understand how the drug works, which breast cancer patients are benefiting...
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...
Why doesn’t immunotherapy work for everyone?
In the last decade, immunotherapy has become a viable treatment option for many cancer patients. Unlike radiation and chemotherapy, immunotherapy...
How I celebrated the end of leukemia treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic
When the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reached Houston earlier this year, I was already expecting it to affect my leukemia treatment schedule. I knew my doctors would probably want to limit my in-person clinic visits, and maybe even conduct some of my check-ups virtually.
What I didn’t expect was the way the pandemic would affect my attitude about my end-of-treatment celebration plans. And that that shift,...
What to know about mantle cell lymphoma
Mantle cell lymphoma was classified as a separate type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 1992. Since then, it’s historically been one of the most...
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...
LGBTQ+: What to know about cancer prevention
Last updated June 9, 2022
Your risk for cancer is linked to many factors, and some people are at greater risk than others.
Certain...
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...
Four-time cancer survivor spreads awareness of Cowden syndrome
Growing up in El Paso, Jon Filbert loved collecting autographed Major League Baseball trading cards.
“I really was into it, and I still...
Progress in treating medullary thyroid cancer
Medullary thyroid cancer is a rare cancer diagnosed in about 1,200 patients annually in the U.S. Because it’s often a silent disease, many...
Skull base tumor survivor: Writing music helped me cope with my pain
I have suffered from migraines for 30 years. And to cope with the pain, I enjoy journaling. It helps me to distract myself and find clarity...
New targeted therapy and immunotherapy approaches: Phase I clinical trial developments at ESMO Virtual Congress 2020
Studying new cancer therapies through clinical trials is essential for progress in cancer care. Phase I clinical trials are designed to evaluate...
COVID-19 blues vs. depression: How to tell the difference
Now that we’re several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are feeling the emotional toll of the uncertainty, worry and dramatic...
Fertility preservation using IVF with PGD-M is helping end stomach cancer in my family
When I learned six years ago that I carry a genetic mutation called CDH1, my initial response was anger. I had just gotten married, and my...
Multiple myeloma survivor in partial remission after choosing MD Anderson
Since childhood, Birdia Churchwell has been fascinated by science.
“I was interested in the why, so I spent my time reading, asking...
Comprehensive breast cancer treatment made me an MD Anderson fan for life
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at MD Anderson in January 2019, my biggest concern wasn’t actually my breasts. It was my heart. Because...
Chromosomal instability study yields possible cancer treatment approach
In cancer, there are often large-scale deletions, rearrangements or other disruptions to our genetic information, which lead to a phenomenon...
The gut microbiome and cancer treatment: What we do and don’t know
Your body is home to trillions of microbes. These bacteria, viruses, fungi and other organisms impact everything from how you process food...
Five-time cancer survivor: Don’t put off checkups during COVID-19
I’ve been coming to MD Anderson for almost 11 years now, because I have a rare genetic condition called Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. It puts me at...
When should cancer patients seek emergency care?
When you’re undergoing cancer treatment, it’s important to get the right care at the right time – especially when it comes to seeking emergency...
Leukemia and male breast cancer survivor: Teamwork makes the difference at MD Anderson
When I got my second cancer diagnosis in early 2017, I was already going to MD Anderson regularly to see Dr. Alessandra Ferrajoli. I’d been...
After my stomach removal, I've never looked back
In 2014, I learned that I carry a genetic mutation called CDH1, which markedly increases my risk of developing breast and stomach cancers....
Study identifies key factor in non-small cell lung cancer resistance and potential therapeutic targets
For patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR mutations, targeted therapy with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) has...
Does it matter where you get your mammogram?
If you’re due for a mammogram, it’s important that you choose the facility wisely.
Getting the most accurate mammogram results possible...
Neurofibromatosis survivor: Please wear a mask to prevent COVID-19
As a neurofibromatosis survivor, I’m already in a high-risk group for contracting the coronavirus (COVID-19). So, even though I’ve never had...