What to expect from an endometrial biopsy
If you’ve been told you need an endometrial biopsy, you probably have some questions. Why has it been ordered? What will it involve?...
8 insights on lobular breast cancer
Historically, two breast cancer subtypes known as invasive lobular carcinoma and ductal carcinoma have been grouped together. They’ve...
Gift ideas for cancer patients: 14 survivors share their...
A bag of simple peppermint candies can provide welcome relief from the nausea that sometimes accompanies chemotherapy. And a tube of...
High-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma survivor defies the odds
Last updated Feb. 14, 2023
Curtis Crump is serious about staying in shape. With his job, he has to be.
“I’m an airplane and helicopter...
Paraplegic bladder cancer survivor: ‘I wouldn’t trade my...
I am a licensed clinical social worker. So, I’m a really good person to have around in a crisis. Usually, I approach those situations...
Occupational therapy for cancer patients: What is it, and...
Cancer and its treatments, such as chemotherapy and surgery, can sometimes affect a patient’s physical and cognitive functions. This...
Donors bring fun and comfort to childhood cancer patients
MD Anderson donors can make a big impact for programs that ultimately support some of our youngest cancer patients like 5-year-old...
Melatonin for cancer patients: Is it safe?
If you’ve ever struggled with insomnia, you’ve likely heard of melatonin. This nutritional supplement has been widely available in...
How to ensure you’re getting high-quality cancer treatment
Deciding where to receive treatment is one of the most critical decisions you can make when you receive a cancer diagnosis.
So, how...
Survivor: Why I’m on a mission to help others prevent...
The running joke in my family is that I’m always at the doctor’s office. I’ve never missed a checkup since I was in my early 20s. And...
Dense breast tissue: What it is, and what to do if you have...
Breasts come in all shapes and sizes, but did you know they can also vary in density? Breasts are composed of fat and glandular breast...
Heart-healthy diet: What is it, what can you eat and what...
If you’re newly diagnosed with cancer and preparing to start treatment, heart health might be the last thing on your mind. But it...
Childhood rhabdomyosarcoma: 6 facts
Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children and adolescents. This type of sarcoma grows in the muscles...
Can the Budwig diet prevent cancer?
In the 1950s, German biochemist Johanna Budwig developed a diet that she believed kept unhealthy cells from growing. Known as the...
Hairy cell leukemia: 6 questions, answered
Hairy cell leukemia is a rare blood cancer diagnosed in only about 1,000 people each year in the United States. Usually slow-growing,...
COVID-19 and summer travel: Advice for cancer patients
Last updated May 31, 2022
Figuring out how to travel safely has never been more confusing — especially for cancer patients and their...
Young adult chondrosarcoma survivor: MD Anderson helped me...
At age 21, most people are still discovering who they are. But I was being treated at MD Anderson for osteochondroma-associated...
Pain management for pancreatic cancer patients
One of the earliest and most common side effects of pancreatic cancer is pain. The pancreas sits below your sternum in your...
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor: Why I traveled more than...
I had symptoms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the spring of 2008, though I didn’t recognize them at the time. The first was a severe...