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 have tried to target them to disrupt the division and proliferation of cancer cells. This is especially true in breast cancer due to its reliance on this process for growth.
The first generation of these agents, known as CDK inhibitors, targeted both CDK4 and CDK6. That is why they’re known as CDK4...
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 wrong...
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 adenocarcinoma...
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 instance? If so, how does each work, why might doctors pick one over the other, and what side effects can you expect to experience afterward?
For answers, we consulted anesthesiologist Katherine Hagan, M.D.
How many different types of anesthesia are used for colonoscopies?Generally speaking...
Breast cancer survivor: second opinion led to correct diagnosis and treatment plan
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 prostate...
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 of stress...
Uterine leiomyoma patient: An embolization procedure at MD Anderson changed my life
I was diagnosed with an extremely rare myeloproliferative disorder called Rosai-Dorfman disease in 2014. It’s not fatal, but it does cause...
Clinical trial enables marathoner with glioblastoma to keep running
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 researcher, all roads lead back to MD Anderson
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 making and...
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 home...
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 effect...
Anesthesia for pediatric cancer patients: What parents should know
Throughout cancer treatment, patients may undergo anesthesia for a variety of reasons. Surgery may be the most obvious, but patients may also...
Mesothelioma survivor: Why I support fecal transplant research
When I started immunotherapy for mesothelioma at MD Anderson last year, I wasn’t concerned about colitis as a possible side effect. I was...
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 cell...
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 a very...
Breast cancer survivor and employee: MD Anderson is the only place to be
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 there...
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. About...
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 almost...
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 be simpler...
Ovarian cancer survivor: Immunotherapy clinical trial saved my life
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 from...
After two melanoma diagnoses, a family reflects on their experiences at MD Anderson
Sam Gee was preparing for a wrestling tournament his freshman year of high school when a referee pointed out a suspicious spot on his back...