Study finds brachytherapy offers lower rate of breast preservation compared to standard radiation for older women with breast cancer
MD Anderson News Release 01/30/14
When comparing treatments designed to enable long-term breast preservation for older women with invasive breast cancer, researchers found those treated with brachytherapy were at higher risk for a later mastectomy, compared to women treated with standard radiation therapy. The research was led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
The findings, published in the International...
Study uncovers molecular keys to invasive bladder cancer, points to potential drug targets -- including some found in other cancers
Researchers at MD Anderson, Baylor College of Medicine lead Cancer Genome Atlas project
MD Anderson News Release 01/29/...
Two proteins compete for one docking station on a growth factor; one promotes metastasis, the other blocks it
Rivals’ relative expression levels in cancer cells could be biomarkers for prognosis, treatment
MD Anderson News Room 01/23/14
MD Anderson Announces Collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Innovation on cancer immunotherapy
MD Anderson News Room 01/21/14
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will collaborate with Johnson & Johnson Innovation, LLC, and its affiliate Janssen Biotech, Inc., to develop immunology-based cancer treatments through the MD Anderson Moon Shots Program immunotherapy platform.
“The strengths of both organizations in the rapidly growing field of cancer immunotherapy can exploit opportunities to develop...
MD Anderson study finds sensor-based monitoring of cancer patients at home during radiation treatment may identify problems in their early stages
Study followed head and neck cancer patients looking for signs of dehydration, a common and sometimes dangerous side-effect
MD Anderson cancer experts identify five critical advances to combat tobacco use as America observes a major anti-smoking milestone
MD Anderson News Release 01/14/14
Fifty years ago this month, The U.S. Surgeon General jumpstarted America’s efforts to combat...
Study finds more targeted form of radiation improves survival in patients with head and neck cancers
IMRT reduces side effects, also improves outcomes
MD Anderson News Release 01/12/2014
Patients with cancers of...
Palm Beach community honors David Koch and Maria Floyd
Almost $2 million raised to support
unprecedented assault on cancer
unprecedented assault on cancer
MD Anderson News Release 01-10-14
The University...
A simple blood test that can locate gene defects associated with cancer? New MD Anderson research suggests the technology may not be too far off
Some surprising research findings from scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center suggest it’s possible...
MD Anderson teams up with Pfizer to advance cancer immunotherapy
Alliance aims to accelerate and improve new treatments through MD Anderson’s Moon Shots Program immunotherapy platform, led by...