Angiosarcoma survivor aspires to become an oncologist
Michael Scott has always kept his support system in mind. That was true when he was diagnosed with angiosarcoma more than five years ago, and it remains true today as he pursues his dream of becoming an oncologist. He keeps a framed sheet of paper with names of friends, family, doctors and fellow patients, who kept him going through surgery, 19 rounds of chemotherapy and six weeks of radiation therapy.
“There are a lot of people...
Who’s at increased risk for skin cancer?
High exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause anyone to get skin cancer. But some people are more likely to develop skin cancer than others....
MD Anderson helps Major League Baseball broadcaster overcome head and neck cancer
When retired Major League Baseball player and Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez was diagnosed with cancer, he knew exactly what...
Need an ostomy? Here’s what to expect
If you need an ostomy as a part of your cancer treatment, you probably have a lot of questions.
To learn more about who needs these surgical procedures, how they work and what to expect after you’ve had one, we checked in with colorectal cancer surgeon Matthew Tillman, M.D., and three nurses who work regularly with ostomy patients: Jeanine Hanohano, Alice Hung and Helen Trinh.
What is...
10-year multiple myeloma survivor: Why I joined a clinical trial at MD Anderson
When I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma at age 63, it actually didn’t bother me. I felt like whatever this was, God had a plan charted...
Cancer immunologist: MD Anderson provides culture of collaboration, not competition
I’ve always been interested in how to jump-start the immune system. My curiosity led me to train as a postdoc under Jim Allison, Ph.D., in...
HER2 positive breast cancer: What it is, diagnosis and treatment
The human epidermal growth factor 2 – also known as HER2 – is a protein that tells human cells when to grow and when not to grow. Sometimes...
10 mpox (monkeypox) myths you shouldn’t believe
Last updated on Dec. 1, 2022
Was mpox (formerly called monkeypox) created in a lab? Can you get it from going in a swimming pool...
Diagnosed with breast cancer after menopause? Aromatase inhibitors can help
The female hormone estrogen is “fuel” for about 80% of breast cancers in women who’ve gone through menopause.
“Menopause itself...
Melanoma and colorectal cancer survivor: I’m glad I went to MD Anderson
Unless you’re a patient, or know a friend or relative who has it, I can’t imagine most people think too much about cancer — much less where...
Cutaneous T cell lymphoma: When a rash is actually cancer
Did you know that lymphoma is an umbrella term that includes several subtypes? In general, lymphoma is a cancer that involves immune cells...
Cervical cancer survivor: Why I still have hope, even after six recurrences
Some survivors spend a lot of time worrying that their cancer might come back. That is totally understandable. But it’s also something I make...
Neutropenic diets: What cancer patients should know
Some cancer treatments can weaken the immune system, making you more susceptible to infections. This means that cancer patients can often...
How does hormone therapy for breast cancer work?
Hormones control nearly all of our bodily functions, from growth and development to emotions, sexual function and even sleep. But hormones...
How cancer patients can avoid identity theft
Sophisticated cyberattacks are more common than ever as thieves find new ways to steal people’s information and identity. Patients with cancer...
Teen appendix cancer diagnosis leads family back to MD Anderson
When Angie Levinthal’s husband, Jared was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2012, she was terrified that he might not be there to watch...
Understanding the types of leukemia
How many types of leukemia are there? What makes each one unique, and are they treated any differently?
We went to leukemia specialist...
Ampullary cancer: 9 insights on this rare digestive system cancer
Ampullary cancer is a rare type of gastrointestinal cancer with symptoms so similar to pancreatic cancer that it is sometimes mistaken...
Breast cancer survivor grateful for MD Anderson’s care
In August 2021, Dawn Patrick found a lump underneath her arm while in the shower. She immediately made an appointment with her primary care...