Menthol cigarettes: The FDA's proposed ban and why they’re more...
Cigarette smoking has been on the decline for years. But menthol cigarettes are one segment of the tobacco market that has remained...
Lung cancer survivor: 3 things to love about MD Anderson
When I was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer at age 50, I received treatment from a local oncologist, close to my home in...
Molecular profiling gives pancreatic cancer survivor more...
Drew Huggins still gets emotional when he recalls the day clinical trial coordinator Jing Yang phoned him with some good news that...
Prostatectomy: What to expect
Many prostate cancer patients don’t need surgery. But for young patients with prostate cancer that hasn’t spread, a surgery called a...
Air travel for the fully vaccinated against COVID-19: Is it...
You’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and life is inching back toward normal. Now, with temperatures creeping back up, you find...
Breast cancer treatment at MD Anderson: 6 things that make...
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you may already know you have many options when it comes to where to seek...
H. pylori and your stomach cancer risk
Most stomach cancers are caused by bacteria called helicobacter pylori or H. pylori. Having H. pylori doesn’t mean you’ll get...
What to expect when you meet with an oncofertility...
For people who hope to have children of their own, a cancer diagnosis can derail those plans. However, thanks to oncofertility...
6 things to know about chlorophyll
We all know that eating your greens is good for you, but what if you could extract the green and take it as a supplement?
A recent...
Proton therapy spared me from side effects after a head and...
When I first noticed what I thought was a swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck, I thought it was just an infection coming...
Reclaiming my life after a rare stage IV neuroendocrine...
I’ve known six people who have died of pancreatic cancer, including my own dad in 2015. So, when I was diagnosed with that disease in...
Young adult caregiver: What my wife’s cancer experience...
When you’re a young adult dealing with a cancer diagnosis, you realize that planning for the future is a luxury. However, as my wife...
TIL therapy: 6 things to know
Adoptive cellular therapy is a form of immunotherapy that uses cells from our immune systems, such as T cells, as a treatment for...
Active surveillance versus treatment for prostate cancer:...
Prostate cancer treatment options can include surgery, radiation therapy and hormone therapy. But some men are candidates for active...
Can mushrooms help during cancer treatment?
In some parts of the world, mushroom extracts are often used by patients for their medicinal benefits. They’re packed with vitamin D,...
Metastatic testicular cancer survivor: A positive attitude...
In 2001, I was 31 years old, working full time and engaged to be married. I had no symptoms or abnormalities. But one day, I noticed a...
Mantle cell lymphoma survivor creates COVID-19-killing...
Musician Jeff Blankenship was playing guitar in the orchestra pit during a local theatre’s live production of “American Idiot” when he...
Plant-based burgers: Are they healthy?
Research shows it’s best to limit red meat because it can increase your risk for colorectal cancer.
With that in mind, plant-based...
How to cope with cold sensitivity during chemotherapy
Some types of chemotherapy can damage nerves, leading to a side effect called peripheral neuropathy. Patients may feel tingling,...
Does Crohn’s disease affect your cancer risk?
Having Crohn’s disease doesn’t mean you will get colorectal cancer, but it does increase your risk.
Crohn’s disease is a chronic...
6 questions about cancer of the unknown primary (CUP)
Cancer is defined by where it starts and not by where it spreads. Where it starts helps determine how it’s treated and even the way...
3 things to know about the tumor microenvironment
The tumor microenvironment is the ecosystem that surrounds a tumor inside the body. It includes immune cells, the extracellular...
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: The latest research
Smoking is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer. Yet, about 20% of lung cancers deaths occur in people who have never smoked, according to...
How to view your notes and test results in MyChart
Knowledge is power, and now patients across the country are starting to have more timely access to their health information.
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How are biomarkers used to treat cancer?
In the past, patients with a particular cancer type all received the same treatment, but research has shown that tumors have unique...
Brother and sister face colorectal cancer together
Siblings Christopher and Lindsay Welch have always been close.
“We were born only 18 months apart,” Lindsay says, “so we shared a...
Tea and cancer prevention 101
Tea is thought to have many health benefits, from keeping you hydrated to supporting weight-loss and reducing dental cavities.
Tea...