What to know about the updated COVID-19 vaccine
Signs of fall are all around us: school is back in session, and temperatures are finally starting to drop.
Another sign of fall?...
17 simple health changes for the New Year
The new year is a wonderful time to reflect on the past and imagine the future, but it can also come with a lot of pressure to make...
Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT): Diagnosis,...
Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT) is a fast-growing cancerous tumor that develops in the central nervous system, located in the...
Graduate student explores cancer’s effect on metabolism
When Jose Enriquez first walked into a research chemistry lab as an undergraduate, he knew he’d found his path forward.
“I was...
Stage IV colorectal cancer survivor: 'MD Anderson gave me a...
Jeff Williams had been an FBI agent for 22 years and was in great health when he had his first colonoscopy at age 50, which, back...
23 cancer research highlights from the past year
Driven by our mission to end cancer, MD Anderson researchers developed new therapies, analyzed vast data sets, solved medical...
Married volunteers share passion for serving others
When Dick and Mimi Murphy started volunteering at MD Anderson in 2011, they had no idea how much giving back would impact the patients...
Former teacher’s wisdom helps increase high school blood...
After spending 13 years as a classroom teacher, MD Anderson Blood Bank community representative Jeannette Salloum was thrilled to...
5 ways MD Anderson promotes cancer prevention in the...
Cancer affects every community, so MD Anderson teams get creative to share prevention information with as many people as possible.
A father’s cancer diagnosis shapes a career
“When my father was diagnosed with cancer, I was immediately put into caregivers’ shoes,” recalls Dora Wood, a medical assistant at MD...
A father’s joy turns to purpose
Early in his career, Rodney Quindoy thrived on being a critical care nurse who helped patients recover from medical emergencies....
What color is breast cancer discharge?
Only about 5% of patients report having nipple discharge as one of their breast cancer symptoms.
But when they do, what does it look...
5 ways our dietitians make their holidays healthier
It is that time of year. There are get-togethers to attend, presents to wrap and matching pajamas to wrangle family into.
With so...
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS): How it works, why it’s used...
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a procedure that examines your gastrointestinal tract. It combines two imaging techniques – endoscopy...
Can leukemia be treated with a pill?
Leukemia treatments have been constantly improving from the days when patients had to come to the hospital or clinic for intravenous...
Triple-negative breast cancer survivor: ‘MD Anderson was...
By late 2021, Jennifer Connaly and her husband, Trey, completed five rounds of IVF in the hopes of becoming pregnant with a second...
O-negative leukemia patient stays positive thanks to blood...
What started as incessant itching six years ago led to a diagnosis of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) for Seymour Goldstein.
Navigating cancer during the holidays
The holidays can bring contrasting emotions. You might feel joyful and stressed, happy and sad, or even grateful and annoyed.
Having...
Gallbladder cancer: 9 facts about symptoms, diagnosis and...
Your gallbladder is a small sac located just under your liver on the right side of your abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which...
Can dry, scaly skin be a sign of cancer?
Dry, scaly skin can be a sign of many common skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. It could also be a sign that you’re...
10 healthy holiday gift ideas
While you can’t wrap health up in a box to give to your friends and loved ones, there are plenty of gifts you can give to help them...
Metastatic melanoma patient grateful for leptomeningeal...
I was 40 when I was diagnosed with stage IB melanoma. Five years after I had surgery to remove the tumor on my back, I was diagnosed...
B-cell lymphoma survivor: I experienced marriage and...
When you’re only 23, the last thing you expect to hear a doctor say is that you have cancer. But that’s exactly what happened to me...
7 ways to support a loved one with terminal cancer
It can be challenging to find the best ways to support a friend or family member with terminal cancer — that is, cancer that can’t be...
Neurodegeneration and cancer: What’s the link?
Recent studies have shown that age-related neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease occur less...
Can you breastfeed after cancer treatment?
For many expectant parents, breastfeeding or chestfeeding offers a crucial way to bond with their babies and pass on important...
How to navigate cancer with a history of addiction
Cancer and its treatment can affect patients physically and mentally. For patients with a history of addiction, cancer can also...
What to know about greens powders
Greens powders are having a moment in the spotlight.
Maybe you’ve come across them on the wellness aisle, heard them promoted on a...
How is ablation therapy used to treat cancer?
Ablation therapy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that kills cancer cells with either very hot or very cold...
Surgeon glad to donate blood after FDA eligibility update
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lifted a decades-old blood donor ban last year, Hop Tran Cao, M.D., immediately rolled up...
How to feel better after overeating during the holidays
There is no shortage of delicious foods during the holidays – and so many opportunities to indulge! Even someone with the best of...
5 things to expect after finishing chemotherapy
If you’re receiving chemotherapy as a part of your cancer treatment, you’ve probably already figured out ways to make it a little more...
How many grams of added sugar should you have per day?
‘Added sugar’ is used to describe any sugar in food beyond what its whole food ingredients naturally contain. It includes both...
Should you get a full-body scan to look for cancer?
Getting a full-body scan to check yourself out for possible cancers might sound like a great idea. But what are the risks and...
5 things to know about dairy and cancer risk
A quick online search of ‘dairy and cancer’ shows a mix of results saying that dairy may cause cancer and that dairy may prevent...
Triple-negative breast cancer survivor faces diagnosis with...
In May 2021, Najaah Murray noticed a lump on her left breast. At 39, she was younger than the recommended age for breast cancer...
6 tips to lower your blood sugar
High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, is common in people who have diabetes. A person’s blood sugar can be high when the pancreas...
Colon cancer survivor uses rubber ducks to boost awareness
Imagine this: a rubber duck, perched on a vehicle in a parking lot, with a message that could save lives.
It's not your typical...
4 types of medications that can interfere with anesthesia
Patients with cancer may take all kinds of medications – whether they’re used to treat cancer, its side effects, or other conditions...
5 foods and drinks linked to cancer
Learning about cancer risk factors can be scary, especially when these risk factors can be something as common as food.
This...
Liver regeneration: How the liver’s ability to recover...
Did you know that the liver is the only internal organ that can regenerate? But it doesn’t grow back like a salamander’s tail. When a...
What is music medicine?
You don’t have to be a music lover to benefit from music’s healing impact. Studies have found that just 30 minutes of listening to...
What is triple-positive breast cancer? 6 insights
Triple-positive breast cancer is a type of breast cancer that occurs when breast cancer cells use estrogen receptors, progesterone...
Desmoid tumors: 8 things to know
Desmoid tumors are slow-growing, locally invasive tumors that develop in the body’s connective tissues. Also known as aggressive...
Squamous cell carcinoma survivor grateful for proton therapy
After a spearfishing trip, I noticed an unusual earache. When spearfishing, it is typical to dive down 50 to 60 feet in the water to...
Sell by, best by and use by dates: 5 things to know
Use by.
Best by.
Sell by.
We’ve all seen these confusing terms printed alongside dates on food packages and wrappers...
Inflammatory breast cancer survivor finds hope at MD...
As a first-time mother, 35-year-old Stephanie Cobb expected to feel exhausted after the birth of her daughter, Eloise, in early 2019....
Signs of thyroid issues: How do you know if you have them?
Ever heard someone blame their inability to lose weight on a “thyroid problem?”
While “thyroid problems” can and do cause people...
A next-generation treatment for bile duct cancer
For patients with cholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct cancer, the first line of treatment often includes standard cancer treatments, such...
What to know about castor oil health claims
It is intriguing to imagine that the solution for countless health concerns can be purchased at the grocery store or...
Adoption and cancer risk: Should you get genetic testing?
A family history of cancer could put you at higher risk of developing that disease one day. Depending on what type of cancer is...
Brain mass survivor on MD Anderson: ‘You’re in the best...
“I never dreamed that I would have a mass in my skull,” says Curry Kennerly.
Today, the father and grandfather who inspects new...
8 tips for reaching your daily fiber intake
It is well known that a healthy diet includes fiber, but what exactly is fiber and why is it important?
“Fiber is an undigestible...
Lung cancer patient finds pain relief at MD Anderson
It may seem strange to feel lucky while going through cancer treatment, but that’s exactly how I feel. My lung cancer experience...
How many servings of vegetables do adults need per day?
Many of us grew up being told to eat our vegetables. However, as adults, it can be easy to skimp on vegetables, especially when no one...
From breast cancer patient to chair of MD Anderson’s Boot...
At the beginning of 2017, Binsu Oommen decided to focus on her health, aiming to lose 40 pounds by her 40th birthday in December. She...
7 questions about B vitamin supplements
If you follow professional or collegiate sports, you’ve probably heard at least a few athletes say they needed a B12 injection to...
Stage IV breast cancer survivor thankful she can watch her...
Olivia Franz was 27 years old when she was diagnosed with stage IV, HER2 positive inflammatory breast cancer (IBC).
In mid-October...
Leukemia survivor: How a second opinion at MD Anderson...
When I was 27, I was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). It's a type of blood cancer usually found in children and...
How to help your autistic child navigate cancer treatment
Autistic children with cancer often face unique challenges during treatment. Because autism spectrum disorder affects how a child...
Healthy foods to eat during cancer treatment
If you’re undergoing cancer treatment, it’s important to maintain a healthy diet. But you may be wondering which foods provide the...
Four-time cancer survivor: Why I’m glad I went to MD...
I am probably the luckiest unlucky person you will ever meet. I was diagnosed with four different types of cancer between 2016 and...
How women can manage sexual health after pelvic radiation
Radiation therapy to the pelvis can be used to treat gastrointestinal cancers, such as anal cancer and rectal cancer.
Because the...
Is FLASH the future of radiation therapy?
Since radiation therapy was first used to treat cancer over a century ago, clinicians have sought the right balance between maximizing...
Optimizing CAR T cell therapy with bridging radiation...
For many patients diagnosed with certain types of B-cell lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T...
7 examples of processed food
When you hear the term ‘processed food,’ what examples come to mind? Perhaps colored ketchup, artificially flavored soda and potato...
How sleep affects your health – and how to get more of it
‘Hygiene’ typically draws to mind examples such as hand washing, showering or brushing teeth. But did you know there is also sleep...
Researcher uses art to share science with a broad audience
Art is an essential part of science. And for Nick Navin, Ph.D., it’s a succinct way to share important scientific discoveries.
“Art...
Ministrokes and cancer: 9 questions answered
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) or “ministrokes” are temporary blockages caused by clots in the blood vessels that supply the brain....
What does colon cancer pain feel like?
Most people diagnosed with colon cancer won’t mention pain as one of their symptoms. But when they do, how do they describe it? What...
What vaccines do you need this fall?
Amidst the excitement of heading back to school, football season and pumpkin spice-flavored everything, it is easy to forget that fall...
‘How I knew I had endometrial cancer’: Six survivors share...
Maria Lozano was already well into menopause when she started experiencing the most common symptom of endometrial cancer (also known...
6 myths about advance directives
An advance directive is a written legal document that allows you to communicate your wishes for your health care in the event you are...
What is MALT lymphoma? 6 things to know
Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, or MALT lymphoma, is a slow-growing type of non-Hodgkin...
5 questions about laser tattoo removal, answered
The idea of saying a permanent goodbye to an unwanted tattoo might sound almost too good to be true.
But how does laser tattoo...
Deep vein thrombosis as a side effect of cancer: 9 things...
The risk of developing blood clots is somewhat higher among cancer patients. This is due both to the inflammatory nature of the...
Keep calm and play on: Volunteer uses his gifts to inspire...
It’s pitch black at 2 a.m. when John Dunsmoir gets in his car to make the drive from Austin every Friday to volunteer.
When he...
Pain medicine specialist: How research helps improve...
Growing up in Clear Lake, Texas, I used to dream of one day working in the Texas Medical Center, with its towering buildings full of...
Glioma survivor thrives after treatment at MD Anderson
“Will I be able to do Sudoku?”
That was the first question Grace Jou asked neurosurgeon Jeffrey Weinberg, M.D., who performed a...
Are inverted nipples a sign of breast cancer?
Last updated Sept. 12, 2023
Most of the time, nipples on the breast point outward. Sometimes a nipple lays flat against the areola,...
What is a biopsy? 7 questions, answered
Many cancer patients will need a type of tissue analysis called a biopsy at some point. What is a biopsy, how does it work and what...
4 ways to recognize the mind-body connection during cancer...
There’s no doubt that a cancer diagnosis can be very stressful, both physically and psychologically. But those processes don’t occur...
Physical medicine and rehabilitation and cancer treatment:...
Cancer and its treatment can affect patients in many ways. Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry, is...
Lymphoma survivor grateful for second opinion
For college professor Chu Nguyen, Ph.D., taking care of his health and eating a plant-based diet is important. So, when he noticed a...
Breast cancer survivor: ‘I put my full trust in MD Anderson’
Michelle Bordovsky had been diligent about scheduling her annual mammograms for over a decade. So, when the 52-year-old noticed a bump...
Central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma: What you need to know
Central nervous system lymphoma, or CNS lymphoma, is an aggressive, rare subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It most often occurs when...
What are multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests, and...
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical technology, an innovation that could revolutionize cancer screening has emerged....
Peripheral neuropathy: Causes, symptoms and treatments
Many patients receive chemotherapy as part of their cancer treatment plan. These drugs have long shown benefits in extending patients’...
Desmoid tumor survivor: Why I fly 3,000 miles to get...
When I was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer about 12 years ago, I sought treatment for it in Anchorage, the biggest city near...
Double-hit lymphoma survivor: ‘If I hadn’t gone to MD...
By the time I was diagnosed with stage IV double-hit B-cell lymphoma in early 2019, I was in really bad shape. Scans showed that the...
3 myths about anal cancer, debunked
Anal cancer is a fairly rare type of cancer that develops in the anus and anal canal. About 8,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed...
Edema and cancer: 8 questions answered
Edema is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissue. It happens when the fluid that would normally stay in the bloodstream...
What is supportive care?
A cancer diagnosis can be life-changing. Many patients struggle to deal with the physical and emotional symptoms and side effects...
Male breast cancer survivor gains new perspective
Male breast cancer represents approximately 1% of all cases of breast cancer. Until my diagnosis, I did not know men could get breast...
Radiation treatment for breast cancer: What to expect
Many patients diagnosed with breast cancer will need radiation therapy as part of their treatment plan. How is it different from...
7 chemotherapy side effects and how to manage them
Chemotherapy is one of the most common treatments for cancer. It’s typically used to kill cancerous cells in the body, but it can also...
Traveling with cancer: 7 questions to ask your doctor
Some elements of travel are the same for everyone. Clothing and toiletries, for instance, are generally a packing staple. Many people...
Is breast cancer more common on the left side?
A study published in Nature last fall suggests that breast cancer is slightly more common on the left side of the body than it is on...
Can watery eyes be a sign of cancer?
Watery eyes, also known by the medical term epiphora, occur when excessive tears drain from the eyes.
This may seem common, but can...
7 tips for returning to work after cancer
Going back to work after cancer treatment can be challenging. You may be consumed with constant thoughts of what ifs: What if I can’t...
Supporting a loved one with cancer as a young adult? Follow...
As a young adult, it can be difficult supporting someone with cancer. Whether it’s your parent, grandparent, or family friend,...
Three years after stem cell transplant, leukemia survivor...
I was 71 years old when Guillermo Garcia-Manero, M.D., diagnosed me with aggressive, high-risk, acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) that...
30-year stage IV colon cancer survivor: Cryoablation...
When Gene Jones was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in 1993, cryoablation was such a new therapy that MD Anderson was still...
Brain tumor survivor thanks MD Anderson for second chance...
On Oct. 29, 2022, David Irwin woke up in a hospital, groggy and confused. It was his 39th birthday, but it was clear this was no...
Breast cancer survivor: ‘MD Anderson is a healing mecca’
On the night of Sept. 19, 2022, J’Nan Erker visited her parents to congratulate them on a milestone event. But after the celebration,...
Anal cancer vs. colorectal cancer: What’s the difference?
Anal cancer and colorectal cancer both develop in the lower gastrointestinal tract, but these types of cancer differ in many...
Bonded by a stem cell transplant, leukemia survivor and his...
Curt Bogard recalls first being more tired than usual during a father and son road trip from Texas to the northeast corner of Maine....
Childhood brain tumor diagnosis fuels commitment to future...
As he approaches his 30th birthday, Harrison Elias often looks around and cannot believe how far he has come. After completing his...
Artificial sweeteners and cancer: 7 things to know
Artificial sweeteners have been on a lot of people’s minds lately — especially since the World Health Organization’s (WHO)...
College professor: I tell my students not to make the same...
In early 2023, I had my first-ever colonoscopy. I was 68. My wife had been pushing me to get one for several years, but I felt fine...
4 things to know about marginal zone lymphoma
Lymphoma is often thought of as a cancer of lymph nodes, but it's actually a cancer of the lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are white blood...
Triple-negative breast cancer survivor finds success with...
Jewel Johnson was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in December 2019 at age 57. She’d visited her primary care physician in...
Breast cancer survivor: Why I chose MD Anderson for...
I will never forget the day I found out I had breast cancer. It was the first week of October 2022 — the very beginning of Breast...
Navigating cancer as a young adult: Common issues and how...
A cancer diagnosis can be scary at any age, but navigating cancer as a young adult presents unique challenges. We spoke with Wendy...
Navigating cancer as a young adult: Going away to college
Dealing with cancer as a teenager or young adult living at home can be difficult, but what happens when you go away to college?...
Chief Patient Experience Officer: My pancreatic cancer...
When I matched with MD Anderson for my fellowship in gynecologic oncology, my wife and I joked we would only be in Texas for four...
Pediatric cancer parents: Why we traveled from Denmark for...
When our son Lue was about 18 months old, we noticed he was sweating a lot. He was a happy toddler with no other visible symptoms. But...
Breast cancer survivor: ‘MD Anderson gave me my life back’
When Lucinda Rudolph was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in April 2020 after an annual breast cancer screening, she wasn’t...
Radon exposure and lung cancer: 11 things to know
After smoking, radon exposure is considered the second most common cause of lung cancer in the United States. It is usually suspected...
Stage IV adrenal cancer survivor: Why I’ll keep on climbing...
As a professional firefighter, I’ve seen death close-up on more than one occasion. I’ve literally watched the light fade from a...
5 questions to ask a medical oncologist during your first...
One of the first physicians you may speak with after a cancer diagnosis is a medical oncologist.
These doctors specialize in...
When should I take antibiotics? 7 questions, answered
Antibiotics are a class of medications used to treat bacterial infections. They work by either killing the bacteria outright or by...
Antibody drug conjugates: A shift in treatment options for...
Antibody drug conjugates have existed for years, but several recent advances are helping to refine how these cancer drugs work,...
How long does a colonoscopy take?
A colonoscopy is the best way to screen for colorectal cancer. Everyone at average risk for the disease should start getting them at...
‘How I knew I had throat cancer’: Four survivors share...
For high school football coach Mark Teague, the only symptom of throat cancer he noticed was a small lump beneath his jaw.
“I...
Breast cancer survivor and employee: Why I made quilts for...
How do you thank someone properly for saving your life? Seriously, how do you accomplish that in a way that the recipient might find...
Laryngeal cancer: What you should know
Laryngeal cancer, or larynx cancer, occurs when cancerous cells form in the larynx. The larynx, also known as the voice box, is the...
Ovarian cysts and cancer: Is there a connection?
Benign — or non-cancerous — ovarian cysts are common among women of childbearing age. And most premenopausal women who have one at any...
Working during cancer treatment: Advice to help you manage
Last updated Sept. 22, 2023
Working during cancer treatment can be challenging. What do you say to coworkers? Will you be able to...
Meet MD Anderson's longest contributing blood donor
Tom Taylor has been a blood donor since before MD Anderson had a computer system to keep records on the matter.
The records of ...
How often should I get a colonoscopy?
Getting a colonoscopy is important to screen for colorectal cancer. But how often you should get a colonoscopy depends on several...
Prostate cancer survivor: MD Anderson is the only place to...
Before I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July 2020, neither my wife nor I had ever heard of MD Anderson. We’re both from upstate...
Breast cancer survivor: Preventive surgery at MD Anderson...
When I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in 2018, I wasn’t really that surprised. My gynecologist had been monitoring...
Cancer of the nose: Facts about nasal cavity and paranasal...
Nose and sinus cancers occur when cancerous cells form in the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses. These types of cancers are extremely...
Colorectal cancer screening: At what age should I get a...
Colorectal cancer screening can detect cancer early, giving you the greatest chance for successful treatment. While colonoscopy is the...
Clinical trial of new AhR inhibitor shows cancer might be...
The human immune system is constantly attacking damaged cells that might turn into cancer, thus protecting us from these cells growing...
Your questions about BCMA and multiple myeloma, answered
You may have heard someone with multiple myeloma mention the possibility of BCMA-targeted therapy and wondered what BCMA means and why...
Leukemia specialist, amateur painter finds meaningful...
Hagop Kantarjian, M.D., isn’t just the head of Leukemia at MD Anderson; he’s also a prolific artist.
Since 1992, the leukemia...
Updates in soft tissue sarcoma
Sarcoma describes a broad group of cancers that originate in the bones and soft or connective tissues, forming in the blood vessels,...
Is a clinical trial right for me?
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new drug or treatment to make sure that it is safe and effective for...
The next generation of CDK inhibitors is coming
Since the discovery of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), a family of proteins vital in the early stages of cell development, scientists...
Stage IV colon cancer survivor grateful for MD Anderson
In January 2020, Bart Wilson had a colonoscopy after complaining of lower abdominal pain and blood in his stool. Sensing something was...
Husband and wife undergo same pancreatic cancer surgery
Tim Leary still remembers the shock he felt after he was diagnosed with two cancers in two years – prostate cancer and pancreatic...
Colonoscopy anesthesia: 7 things to know
If you’ve never had a colonoscopy before, you might have some questions about anesthesia.
Is there more than one option, for...
Breast cancer survivor: second opinion led to correct...
Cancer is no stranger to Robyn Heid’s family. Robyn, the youngest of 10 children, lost a brother in 1992 to lymphoma and her father to...
How to disclose your cancer diagnosis
Finding out you have cancer can be hard enough. Telling your family, friends and employer that you have cancer can add another layer...
Uterine leiomyoma patient: An embolization procedure at MD...
I was diagnosed with an extremely rare myeloproliferative disorder called Rosai-Dorfman disease in 2014. It’s not fatal, but it does...
Clinical trial enables marathoner with glioblastoma to keep...
Scott Brenneman embodies a spirit of endurance in every aspect of his life.
He is a corporate attorney focused on security and risk...
From trainee to faculty: For leukemia specialist and...
On a Saturday in late February, Hussein Abbas, M.D., Ph.D., celebrated becoming a U.S. citizen. It was nearly two decades in the...
What happens if a doctor finds cancer during my colonoscopy?
Most colonoscopies end with a gastroenterologist saying to come back in 10 years for another colorectal cancer screening, a woozy ride...
Can pelvic organ prolapse be a sign of cancer?
Pelvic organ prolapse — or the intrusion of nearby organs into the vaginal canal — is a condition that occurs most often as a side...
Anesthesia for pediatric cancer patients: What parents...
Throughout cancer treatment, patients may undergo anesthesia for a variety of reasons. Surgery may be the most obvious, but patients...
Mesothelioma survivor: Why I support fecal transplant...
When I started immunotherapy for mesothelioma at MD Anderson last year, I wasn’t concerned about colitis as a possible side effect. I...
Stage III B cell lymphoma survivor: Go to MD Anderson first
By the time I got to MD Anderson in early 2011, I was very, very sick. I’d been diagnosed with a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma called B...
Dry mouth (xerostomia) in cancer patients: 5 things to know
Xerostomia is the scientific term for a chronically dry mouth. Though it might not seem like that big of a deal, dry mouth is actually...
Breast cancer survivor and employee: MD Anderson is the...
A breast cancer diagnosis is not the end of the world, though it can certainly feel like it at the time. And I know, because I’ve been...
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lungs: 5 things to know
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lungs is a type of non-small-cell cancer that originates in the thin, flat cells lining the airways....
Foods to avoid with pituitary tumors
Pituitary tumors grow in the pituitary gland, the pea-sized structure just behind the eyes at the base of the brain. These tumors are...
Salivary gland cancer: 9 things to know
Cancer of the salivary gland is not very common. Only about 2,500 cases are diagnosed in the United States each year.
So, how do you...
Caring for adult children with cancer: 4 tips for parents
Learning that your child has cancer is never easy — no matter how old your child might be. But in some ways, managing their care can...
Ovarian cancer survivor: Immunotherapy clinical trial saved...
On Feb. 6, 2020, I was diagnosed with stage IIIc ovarian cancer. The abruptness of it all was shocking. In an instant, I was snatched...
After two melanoma diagnoses, a family reflects on their...
Sam Gee was preparing for a wrestling tournament his freshman year of high school when a referee pointed out a suspicious spot on his...
Family touched by cancer invests in research and patient...
Arlene Holden’s family knows all too well that cancer touches everyone. Over the past two decades, Arlene’s daughters, Gayle Kuoni and...
How to detect colon cancer without a colonoscopy
Current screening guidelines suggest that everyone should get their first colonoscopy at age 45 if they are at average risk for colon...
Should you have your fallopian tubes removed to reduce your...
A woman could have her fallopian tubes removed for any number of reasons. Sometimes, it’s necessary to treat an ectopic pregnancy or...
Stage IV colon cancer survivor and family thankful for MD...
In December 2021, Luke Miller went to the emergency room because of pain in his side. An ultrasound revealed a small spot on his...
What does ‘supporting’ a cancer patient look like? 4 dos...
If you know someone going through cancer treatment, you might feel eager to help, but not quite sure what to do.
Should you offer...
Kidney cancer survivor donates $10 million to advance...
As a member of the MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors (BOV), Vijay Goradia has been a long-time supporter of MD Anderson. But...
Fecal microbiota transplants: 10 questions, answered
If you’ve never heard of a fecal microbiota transplant before, the concept might seem a bit startling at first.
But transferring...
Soft tissue sarcoma survivor’s trust in her care team was...
After a Mardi Gras parade in February 2019, Taylor Fradella-Doucet noticed some soreness in her thigh, but she chalked it up to...
What’s new in CAR T cell therapy? Solid tumor advances
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy has been an amazing advance for treating blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma and...
What’s new in treating hepatocellular carcinoma, the most...
Liver cancer is one of the most quickly increasing types of cancer in the United States due to a poor lifestyle causing obesity,...
What is the role of ferroptosis in cancer?
Our cells can die in many ways, one of which is ferroptosis. Recent studies reveal that ferroptosis plays a significant role in tumor...
How is single-cell sequencing accelerating progress against...
Single-cell sequencing transformed our ability to study cells individually and with much higher resolution, giving us a clearer...
Spatial omics offer a deeper look at tertiary lymphoid...
Tertiary lymphoid structures are highly organized clusters of immune cells that form in non-lymphoid tissues. They’re often found at...
8 do’s and don’ts for pet owners during cancer treatment
Pets can provide emotional support, companionship and stress relief during cancer treatment. But cancer patients should exercise...
5 thoughtful, personalized ways to make a cancer patient...
You may already know that people tend to feel loved best when friends and family show affection in the ways that they find the most...
Six-time cancer survivor: How my diagnoses led me to MD...
I’ve been diagnosed with six different cancers over the last 50 years: testicular, prostate, leukemia, bladder, pancreatic and kidney....
What is neurofibromatosis type 1?
Neurofibromatosis is a collection of three different genetic disorders that cause fibrous tumors to form around nerves in the body....
What does oral thrush look like?
Oral thrush is a fungal infection of the mouth often caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans. But why do people receiving cancer...
Lymphoma caregiver: MD Anderson is not just my workplace —...
My husband, Donald, and I had been dating for less than a year in June 2010, when he was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma, a type of...
Clear cell carcinoma survivor: Second opinion at MD...
When Josephine Spence experienced a sudden, agonizing pain in her right calf, her husband and daughter urged her to go to the hospital...
Diabetes specialist: Why I love working at MD Anderson
When I first joined the faculty at MD Anderson in 2012, I didn’t really intend to stay, even though I was one of only two diabetes...
5 ways to improve your life as a caregiver
When you act as the caregiver for a cancer patient, it’s easy to let your own needs take a back seat sometimes. After all, they are...
Immunotherapy clinical trial puts stage IV kidney cancer...
From 2013 to 2015, Mike Headley and his wife, Betty, kicked off their retirement by traveling to 30 states in their RV. When the...
Children’s Art Project gives osteosarcoma survivor...
Jordan Rance was only 11 years old when she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2005.
“I didn’t have any symptoms,” she says. “I got...
How proton therapy helped my son with a childhood brain...
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Oligometastatic cancer: What patients with stage IV cancer...
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor: How MD Anderson supports...
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What is microsatellite instability?
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How is ovarian cancer treated?
One reason ovarian cancer often comes with a poor prognosis is that the disease is not usually diagnosed until it’s already in the...
7 myths about caregiving you shouldn’t believe
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Tips on how to navigate MD Anderson
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Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): 7 things to know
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Food allergies and cancer: How to nourish yourself well...
Navigating life with a food allergy is often a challenge on its own. Throw in a cancer diagnosis on top of it, and nourishing yourself...
Two-time cancer survivor: ‘Without MD Anderson, I wouldn’t...
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What to expect after an oophorectomy: 9 questions, answered
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How much of your internal...
Former highway patrolman encourages others to give blood
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Physician-scientist: I found my sense of belonging at MD...
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Neutropenic precautions: 5 dos and don’ts for this cancer...
You may already know that it’s important to wash your hands, wear a face mask and avoid sick people while neutropenic.
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Cancer of the hard palate: 8 things to know
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CT scan vs. MRI: What’s the difference?
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But do you...
Pregnancy-related skin changes or skin cancer? How to tell...
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Topical magnesium patches and sprays for cancer patients:...
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Leukemia caregiver: Why I personally support MD Anderson’s...
By the autumn of 2017, I’d been working as a grant program manager in the Department of Translational Molecular Pathology on the...
8 excuses not to donate blood, busted
I’m taking medication.
I just got over the flu.
I have a chronic health condition.
These are three common reasons...
Salivary gland cancer survivor: Why MD Anderson is #1 in...
Before I was diagnosed with stage IV salivary gland cancer at age 65, I’d thought of MD Anderson as a place where only people with...
Pediatric brain tumor parent: We're grateful for MD Anderson
When Ben Gadot’s brain tumor symptoms began in 2013, he was just 3 months old. The first sign was a visual change in his eyes. &...
Realizing the power of data science to advance cancer...
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Getting to know Research Vice President Eyal Gottlieb, Ph.D.
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Triple-negative breast cancer survivor: MD Anderson is ‘a...
Before moving to Hong Kong with my husband for his job in 2004, I was an ER and neurosurgery nurse in the Texas Medical Center. I...
A personal mission to develop leaders to end cancer
Courtney Holladay’s connection to MD Anderson’s mission began at age 4 when she learned her mom had ovarian cancer. “I don’t remember...
Need CAR T cell therapy? Here’s what to expect
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Side effects of radiation therapy for breast cancer
If you need radiation therapy as a part of your breast cancer treatment, you may have questions about side effects.
What are the...
Nursing administrator raises awareness about MD Anderson in...
Doyle Bosque always felt called to become a nurse. But early in his career, he questioned that decision.
“Some days can be...
Driven to help other families access advanced cancer care...
After losing her mother and six of her 15 siblings to cancer, everything Marvetta Walker does as executive director for Projects and...
Childhood leukemia survivor is determined to be a counselor...
Rappelling up a rock-climbing wall was Akilah Lopez’s greatest challenge at MD Anderson’s Camp Family Fun Day in August 2022.
“They...
Resident physician focuses on improving LGBTQ+ cancer care
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Schrank, a resident physician...
Rectal cancer surgery: Your treatment options and what to...
Rectal cancer can impact many of the body’s most basic functions. So, it’s important to find a surgeon who understands the balance...
The XBB1.5 COVID-19 variant: 7 questions, answered
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Cancer of the gums: 9 things to know
Gum disease is far more common than any type of gum cancer.
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Physician-scientist driven to improve treatment options for...
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5 facts about colon cancer surgery
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10 things to avoid while receiving chemotherapy
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College student thrilled to volunteer again at MD Anderson
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