Is soy safe for patients with breast cancer?
Soybeans are nutritious and versatile. They are used to make products ranging from tofu to soy milk, and contain protein, fiber,...
Three-time cancer survivor: Why I joined a clinical trial
I’ve been treated for three different types of cancer at MD Anderson. The first one was a rare skull base tumor called mucoepidermoid...
Nine-time cancer survivor: ‘Actually, I feel kind of lucky’
Cancer has been a part of my life practically from Day 1.
I had to have my left kidney removed when I was just 4 months old,...
Immunotherapy clinical trial puts bladder cancer survivor on road...
After Ron Speidel retired, he and his wife, Brenda, ventured around the U.S. in their RV for nine years.
“Then I got the big C,” says...
Nasopharyngeal cancer survivor faces the same cancer...
Growing up with a family history of cancer, Jonathan Ting knew the importance of regular checkups. If anything were to happen, he...
What is the future of immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy represents a new paradigm in cancer care. It’s really an entirely new mechanism for treating cancer. We're not...
Triathlete: Tongue cancer treatment was my race course
I ran my first triathlon in the summer of 2015. Even with the 100-degree Texas heat, I fell in love with the sport. I started training...
Inflammatory breast cancer survivor: I’m glad I went to MD...
On Oct. 13, 2014, I received the news that I had inflammatory breast cancer. Everything my local doctor said right after that sounded...
How to choose the best spring produce
The arrival of spring often inspires change, like spring cleaning. It can also be a great time to add more seasonal, healthy foods to...
How retzius-sparing prostatectomy helped a prostate cancer...
Just six weeks after his prostate cancer surgery, Alejandro Ayestaran ran a 10K.
His recovery was speedy thanks to rehabilitation...
How I quit smoking and gained a new life
I was just 11 when I started smoking in the 1980s. Finding cigarettes was easy. My mom was a smoker, and when she reached the end of a...
What are ultra-processed foods?
There’s a new term floating around the food world. It’s designed to help you identify the processed foods it’s OK to eat, and the ones...
Solitary plasmacytoma survivor finds relief in MD...
Around his 31st birthday in April 2021, Brian Hertz scratched the side of his head and felt something strange.
“It’s hard to...
Nurse finds insight in her breast cancer diagnosis
During the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, my doctor told me that my inflammatory markers were sky high. She also was concerned...
Multiple cancer diagnoses inspire visionary gift
Whether designing computer systems as a management consultant in the oil-and-gas industry or earning an MBA at Rice University,...
Stage IV mantle cell lymphoma survivor: ‘Cancer patients...
It all started in October 2018 during a trip to Mexico. I consumed a fruit that caused me to become ill. Upon my return to the U.S.,...
Anaplastic thyroid cancer survivor: I wish I’d gone to MD...
Everything I have today, I owe to my voice. God granted me a wonderful singing voice at a very young age, and it served me well until...
‘How I knew I had colorectal cancer’: Six survivors share...
Constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain can all be symptoms of colorectal cancer.
But they can also be signs of other...
What is the best donation for your blood type?
Cancer patients often need blood and platelet transfusions during their cancer treatment, and MD Anderson depends on our generous...
6 things to know about breastfeeding and your cancer risk
Moms-to-be get asked a lot of questions. How are you feeling? Have you picked a name yet? How long to go? And then the questions about...
5 facts about acrylamide and cancer risk
French fries. Potato chips. Processed cereals. You probably know these aren’t the best foods for you because of the calories and...
Colon polyps: 10 things to know
If you’re age 45 or older, your doctor may have already talked to you about the need to start getting a colonoscopy to check for...
Prostate cancer researcher finds rewards in mentoring
Daniel Frigo, Ph.D., developed a passion for science at a young age, inspired by his mechanical engineer dad and physician mom.
“I...
Acute myeloid leukemia survivor shows no signs of cancer...
Connor Johnson was eager to return to his job as a licensed electrician after recovering from COVID-19 last spring. But his enthusiasm...