
Fall 2014
The human papillomavirus and the cancers it causes can be prevented with a vaccine. Unfortunately, not enough young people are getting it. Also in this issue: An update on the Moon Shots Program’s progress, the work of the Skull Base Tumor Program, it’s prom night at Camp AOK and more.

The cancer prevention vaccine
Close to 80 million people in America currently are infected with the human papillomavirus, more commonly known as HPV. MD Anderson doctors are working to stop HPV-related diseases by increasing awareness and accessibility to what some call the cancer prevention vaccine.
Expanding access to MD Anderson care
MD Anderson and Memorial Hermann Health System are bringing a new level of breast screening and diagnostic services to Memorial...
MD Anderson Diagnostic Imaging Center in West Houston is now open, bringing cancer care services closer to home for residents of West...
The annual Camp AOK prom, which is held each August as part of a weeklong summer camp for “Anderson’s Older Kids,” gives cancer...
MD Anderson is taking care to where the cancer burden is heaviest
Since being announced in 2012, the Moon Shots Program has launched new approaches in surgery, targeted therapies, drug combinations...
Overcoming drug resistance
Grounded by disease, a pilot flies again with the help of an immunotherapy drug combo
They’re scientists. They’re miners. They dig deep through seemingly endless streams of numbers and terabytes of data to discover...
The Skull Base Tumor Program is an all-pro team of surgeons and specialists tackling tumors in very hard-to-reach places.
Seasoned volunteer Ervin Grice is so good at giving that they asked him to teach others the right way to do it
Meet four winners of the Arceneaux Award, MD Anderson’s highest nursing honor
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