9 things to know about sunglasses, eye protection and cancer
You’ve put on your UPF-rated clothing, applied your sunscreen and positioned your beach umbrella carefully. But are you also wearing sunglasses to protect your skin and eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays, which can cause both skin cancer and eye cancer?
These wardrobe staples aren’t just for keeping a low profile or making a fashion statement. UV-rated sunglasses can also provide critical daily protection for your eyes and...
How are targeted therapies used in lung cancer treatment?
Lung cancer is the third-most common type of cancer and the most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, according to...
7 tips for managing internet-related health anxiety
When you have a health-related question, whom do you ask? If you are like me and many of the patients I work with as a psychiatrist, you might...
How many calories should I eat a day?
If you’ve ever examined the Nutrition Facts label on food, you’ve likely seen a phrase like “2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.”
This guideline can help determine how certain foods fit into an overall diet, but it is not a one-size-fits-all recommendation.
Fortunately, there is an easy way to find calorie recommendations specific to you and your health goals.
To learn more about calorie recommendations...
Lung cancer survivor grateful for immunotherapy clinical trial
It’s been almost a year since Att Callahan was diagnosed with stage IIB lung cancer. The diagnosis came after she began coughing up blood...
‘How I knew I had a brain tumor’: 4 survivors share their symptoms
Headaches and seizures are common brain tumor symptoms. But they can also be caused by other medical conditions.
So, how can you tell...
Celiac plexus block: 5 things to know about the procedure
Managing pain is an important part of cancer treatment. There are many pain management options, depending on the patient’s preferences and...
Oral cancer symptoms by stage
Oral cancers can cause many different symptoms. And, because they may develop on the tongue, lips, gums, cheek, hard palate or floor of the...
Documentary filmmaker finds courage after chondrosarcoma diagnosis and hemipelvectomy
Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough knows the impact of storytelling. He’s spent 30 years working as a camera operator in television and film....
What is a cystoscopy?
A cystoscopy is a medical procedure in which a doctor uses a slender, flexible scope to look inside the bladder. It’s the best way we have...
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs): What are they, and how are they treated?
A gastrointestinal stromal tumor is a type of sarcoma that develops in the connective tissue of the gastrointestinal tract. It’s often referred...
What is radiation fibrosis? 5 things to know
Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells. It can be used alone or in combination with...
What is phantom limb pain? 5 questions, answered
Amputation surgeries are sometimes used to treat cancer that affects an extremity, including toes, fingers, legs and arms. When a limb is...
Does hormone replacement therapy increase cancer risk?
Hot flashes. Insomnia. Mood changes.
If you've experienced menopause symptoms, you can probably relate to the feeling of wanting them...
Medullary thyroid cancer survivor trusts MD Anderson for long-term care
In March 2019, Dana Reeves was preparing for several milestones. Her daughter was getting ready to graduate from high school. Her husband...
Clinical nutrition manager and cancer survivor: Why I’m an MD Anderson fan for life
My father died of hairy cell leukemia in 1980, when I was only 4. Before he passed away, he wrote me letters for every major milestone in...
Tongue cancer survivor thriving after minimally invasive surgery
After Tim Turner began feeling pain in his jaw, doctors discovered an ulcer underneath his tongue. A CT scan and biopsy in early 2023 confirmed...
Understanding chondrosarcoma: symptoms, treatment and prognosis
Chondrosarcoma is a rare type of bone cancer that develops in cartilage cells. It is the most common bone cancer in adults.
Conventional...
What happens when you get a sunburn
Sunburn causes skin sensations that many of us are all too familiar with: stinging, burning, blistering, peeling, and, of course, that hallmark...
Stage III bile duct cancer survivor: ‘I can’t imagine being anywhere but MD Anderson’
For over two years, JoAnne Holly fought a terrible rash on her face and back. She visited several doctors and even had biopsies done. They...