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 given much hope.
“After looking at my scans, the surgeon told me there was absolutely nothing they could do for me,” says Lucinda. “Surgery wasn’t an option because the cancer had already spread to my heart and ribs, and chemo wouldn’t help. Basically, I had two years to live. My oncologist told me...
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...
Stage IV adrenal cancer survivor: Why I’ll keep on climbing mountains
As a professional firefighter, I’ve seen death close-up on more than one occasion. I’ve literally watched the light fade from a critically...
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 treatment with medications, such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy. (Surgical oncologists, meanwhile, treat cancer by performing surgical procedures, and radiation oncologists use proton therapy, brachytherapy, and other types of radiation therapy to treat it.)
So, what...
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...
Antibody drug conjugates: A shift in treatment options for solid tumors
Antibody drug conjugates have existed for years, but several recent advances are helping to refine how these cancer drugs work, expanding...
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 age 45...
‘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...
Breast cancer survivor and employee: Why I made quilts for two MD Anderson doctors
How do you thank someone properly for saving your life? Seriously, how do you accomplish that in a way that the recipient might find meaningful...
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 part of...
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...
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 take...
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 different...
Prostate cancer survivor: MD Anderson is the only place to be
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 New...
Breast cancer survivor: Preventive surgery at MD Anderson caught my early-stage ovarian cancer
When I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in 2018, I wasn’t really that surprised. My gynecologist had been monitoring several...
Cancer of the nose: Facts about nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer
Nose and sinus cancers occur when cancerous cells form in the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses. These types of cancers are extremely rare...
Colorectal cancer screening: At what age should I get a colonoscopy?
Colorectal cancer screening can detect cancer early, giving you the greatest chance for successful treatment. While colonoscopy is the gold...
Clinical trial of new AhR inhibitor shows cancer might be even more wily than we thought
The human immune system is constantly attacking damaged cells that might turn into cancer, thus protecting us from these cells growing out...
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 it...
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...
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, nerves...
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 patients. <...