Who can get a COVID-19 booster shot?
Last updated Jan. 12, 2022
COVID-19 boosters have now been approved for all adults. This is welcome news for many who are eager to get...
Merkel cell carcinoma survivor: I’ve been blessed by MD...
Arthur Sulkin believes a series of personal experiences put him in a unique position to deal with what he calls “the trauma of cancer.”
Genetic testing found a variant of uncertain significance....
When you agree to genetic testing, you expect a yes or no answer: yes, you have an abnormal change in a gene that increases your...
Diabetes and pancreatic cancer: What is the link?
Insulin is a hormone produced by clusters of cells in the pancreas called islets. It helps our bodies use sugars from food for energy....
What is the best time of day to exercise?
When it comes to exercise, the most important thing is that you do it. But if you like high-intensity exercise, research suggests that...
Pheochromocytoma survivor achieves remission through...
By the time Susan Waldrop was diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine tumor called sporadic metastatic pheochromocytoma in May 2015,...
Pancreatic cancer survivor: Whipple procedure made me...
When I was diagnosed with stage III pancreatic cancer in January 2017, I was pretty shocked. Both of my parents died of heart disease...
Physical activity program helps breast cancer survivor get...
Breast cancer treatment took a toll on Debbie Mendoza, but she regained her strength and energy with the help of Active Living After...
Why I went to MD Anderson for my oral squamous cell...
A few of my relatives have had cancer over the years, but not many. And the one who developed lung cancer was a grandparent who smoked...
Why muscle toning is a myth
When it comes to strength training, the idea of becoming bulky is off-putting for some people.
If you don’t want big muscles, a...
Leukemia survivor still grateful for childhood cancer...
In some ways, 2005 was a challenging year for Carrington Marzett. The 15-year-old sophomore was still settling in after a recent move...
Have tattoos? Read this before your next mammogram
Tattoos have been around for centuries, but how do they impact our modern approaches to screening for cancer? As more women reach the...
Nasopharyngeal cancer survivor: Why I got a cancer...
I was about halfway through my cancer treatment for soft tissue sarcoma of the nasal cavity — a type of nasopharyngeal cancer —when I...
What I learned about phytophotodermatitis
If life hands you lemons, do NOT squeeze them outside. When I tried that, it soured my summer in a single afternoon.
Citrus fruits,...
Diabetes as a side effect of cancer treatment: 8 things to...
Diabetes affects roughly 10% of people in the United States. Another 1 in 3 has pre-diabetes, or elevated blood sugar levels that...
6 things to know about peritoneal mesothelioma
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that affects the lining of the abdomen, known as the peritoneum. Although...
Myelodysplastic syndrome survivor: A targeted therapy...
In my almost 73 years on this planet, I’ve been in a war, been held as a political prisoner, and been diagnosed with myelodysplastic...
COVID-19’s new mu variant: 8 things to know
The highly contagious delta variant continues to be the most dominant strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, causing thousands of new...
Melanoma 101: Answers to five common questions
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that occurs in melanocytes, the cells that carry pigment.
But are there different types? How is it...
Head and neck cancer survivor: 5 ways I made treatment...
In August 2019, I noticed a small lump on the right side of my neck while shaving. I immediately thought to myself that this was not...
7 questions about double-hit lymphoma, answered
If you’ve never heard of double-hit lymphoma or you’re unfamiliar with the specifics of the disease, you’re not alone. This rare and...
What should I do if my child is exposed to COVID-19?
In-person classes are back in session for millions of school children across the country. But masking requirements vary by state, the...
Electrical lineman gets more time with his family after...
On a warm day in May 2018, Ashton and Charmayne Thomas swiftly booked a flight from Arizona to Houston. They dropped off their two...
Breast reconstruction options: What to know about DIEP...
Navigating breast reconstruction options can be overwhelming. There are so many decisions to make. Will you have immediate or delayed...
Cancer surgeon and researcher: My pre-cancer diagnosis gave...
As a cancer surgeon and researcher, I’ve poured my heart and soul into making a difference for patients over the past 20 years....
When should I get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19?
Last updated Nov. 19, 2021
Flu season is upon us once again, and for a second time in as many years it’s occurring during the COVID...
Graft vs. host disease: 6 things to know about this stem...
Between 20% and 70% of patients who receive an allogeneic stem cell transplant as a part of their cancer treatment will develop at...
Does ivermectin prevent or cure COVID-19?
There’s been a lot of talk recently about a drug called ivermectin, in connection with COVID-19.
But what is ivermectin, exactly?...
Childhood cancer programs help young Wilms’ tumor survivor...
Kinsley Curley was only 3 years old when she was diagnosed with a stage IV Wilms’ tumor, one of the most common types of kidney cancer...