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 relaxing classical music can decrease levels of stress hormones in the blood.
Science demonstrates the power of music’s healing properties. The field is called music medicine. Music medicine researchers study how certain music-based interventions impact stress, pain, sleep and mood in patients...
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 receptors...
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 fibromatosis...
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 fish, so I thought it was simply some water in my ear. Then my lymph node in my neck became swollen.
In October 2022, I went to see my primary care doctor. She prescribed an antibiotic and eardrops. She told me not to worry and to follow up if things did not improve. I procrastinated and did...
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 Anderson
As a first-time mother, 35-year-old Stephanie Cobb expected to feel exhausted after the birth of her daughter, Eloise, in early 2019. But...
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 real...
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 as...
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 pharmacy.
Castor...
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 involved,...
Brain mass survivor on MD Anderson: ‘You’re in the best hands'
“I never dreamed that I would have a mass in my skull,” says Curry Kennerly.
Today, the father and grandfather who inspects new construction...
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 carbohydrate...
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 is...
From breast cancer patient to chair of MD Anderson’s Boot Walk to End Cancer®
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 was...
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 boost their...
Stage IV breast cancer survivor thankful she can watch her child grow up
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 improved and shortened my treatment
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 communicates...
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 most nutrients...
Four-time cancer survivor: Why I’m glad I went to MD Anderson
I am probably the luckiest unlucky person you will ever meet. I was diagnosed with four different types of cancer between 2016 and 2020. 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 anal...