Image-guided biopsies accurately identify breast cancer patients who achieve pathologic complete response following neoadjuvant therapy
In a clinical feasibility trial conducted at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, image-guided biopsies identified select breast cancer patients who achieved pathologic complete response (pCR) after neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NST) consisting of chemotherapy and/or targeted therapy. Should the findings be replicated in future studies, this research would be the first indication that surgery altogether may be eliminated...
Study provides better understanding of how brain tumors ‘feed’
All cancer tumors have one thing in common – they must feed themselves to grow and spread, a difficult feat since they are usually in a tumor...
San Diego Zoo Kids brings world of animals to MD Anderson pediatric cancer patients
The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital today debuted San Diego Zoo Kids, a new television channel for patients and...
Ellis Island Medal of Honor Presented to Ronald DePinho, M.D.
Ronald DePinho, M.D., professor of biology and former president, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, is among the recipients of the 2017 Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO).
The medal recognizes those who have made it their mission to share their wealth of knowledge, indomitable courage, boundless compassion, unique talents and selfless generosity with those less...
MD Anderson convenes global network of cancer-fighting institutions
More than 800 cancer doctors, nurses and scientists from all over the world will gather at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center...
MD Anderson names Ben Melson new chief financial officer
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has announced that Ben Melson will become the institution’s senior vice president and chief...
MD Anderson genetics expert Guillermina Lozano elected to National Academy of Sciences
Guillermina Lozano, Ph.D., chair of Genetics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has been elected to the prestigious National...