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 when someone who has never smoked or lived around anyone who smokes is diagnosed with lung cancer.
But what is radon? How might you encounter it in everyday life? And, is there anything you can do to minimize your risk of exposure?
We spoke with Ernest Hawk, M.D., vice president and...
5 questions to ask a medical oncologist during your first visit
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 disabling...
‘How I knew I had throat cancer’: Four survivors share their symptoms
For high school football coach Mark Teague, the only symptom of throat cancer he noticed was a small lump beneath his jaw.
“I’d been aware of it for a while,” says Teague, who was diagnosed with HPV-related throat cancer at age 49. “But I’d had sinus problems all my life, so I didn’t think anything of it. I just assumed it was another swollen lymph node.”
George Brownfield had a similar experience.
“I found...
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 given...
Leukemia specialist, amateur painter finds meaningful connection between art and medicine
Hagop Kantarjian, M.D., isn’t just the head of Leukemia at MD Anderson; he’s also a prolific artist.
Since 1992, the leukemia specialist...