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Learn facts about cancer, its symptoms, risk factors and more. From basic information to innovative cancer therapies, including tips for making treatment decisions and helpful links to resources within M. D. Anderson you’ll find answers to your questions about cancer here.

Cancer Types

Programs

  • M. D. Anderson Speakers

    Request an M. D. Anderson speaker to give a presentation on a variety of cancer topics including ways to reduce your cancer risks.

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  • Tours of M. D. Anderson

    Take a tour of M. D. Anderson and learn about the history, standard of care, and accomplishments that ensures our place as a top, comprehensive cancer center.

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  • M. D. Anderson Booth/Exhibit

    Submit a request to have M. D. Anderson set up an exhibit at your health fair or event.  Exhibits include educational publications and an M. D. Anderson employee who can answer attendees' questions.

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  • M. D. Anderson Brochures

    Order M. D. Anderson brochures on cancer prevention, screening and risk-reduction topics to distribute to your organization. 

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  • Tobacco Awareness Puppet Show

    M. D. Anderson offers a free tobacco awareness program using puppets to help motivate children in kindergarten to fourth grade to stay tobacco free.

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  • Community Partnerships

    M. D. Anderson partners with worksites and community-based organizations to develop and implement programs that teach people of all ages about cancer.

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  • Prevention Programs

    At M. D. Anderson, we don’t just explore better ways to treat cancer — we want to understand how to prevent it too. By participating in a prevention study, you can help researchers learn more about the causes of cancer and how to avoid them.

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  • KUHF Radio Advertising

    View information on M. D. Anderson announcements that are currently running or have run on KUHF-FM radio.

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Cancer Topics

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that test new cancer drugs, diagnostic procedures and therapies on humans.

Find out how a clinical trial might help you

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Cancer Glossary

Look up cancer-related terms.