36 foods that can help lower your cancer risk
Is there such a thing as a cancer-fighting food? Can certain foods actually prevent cancer?
Unfortunately, the answer is "no." There is no food that can starve a cancer cell or lower your risk of developing cancer to zero. Eating healthy foods may reduce your cancer risk but won't eliminate it entirely.
"There are many different causes of cancer," says wellness dietitian Lindsey Wohlford....
Are you a victim of domestic violence?
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) — more commonly known as domestic violence — is defined as the emotional, psychological, sexual, or physical...
Immunotherapy side effects: What to know
If you’ve researched cancer treatment options, you’ve probably heard of immunotherapy, which trains the immune system to attack cancer, rather...
What cancer patients should know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine at MD Anderson
Last updated April 8, 2021
If you're currently in cancer treatment or have previously had cancer, you might be wondering if you should get the COVID-19 vaccine – and whether you can get vaccinated at MD Anderson.
After careful review of all available evidence, our clinical experts have determined COVID-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are safe and recommended...
What to expect at MD Anderson during a hurricane amid COVID-19
Last updated Aug. 25, 2021
At MD Anderson, the health and safety of our patients and employees is our top priority every day. That&...
The cancer patient’s hurricane checklist during COVID-19
Last updated Aug. 25, 2021
If you’ve ever prepared for a hurricane, you probably already know the basics. A flashlight, extra batteries...
7 things to know about penile cancer
Penile cancer is rare in the U.S., with only about 2,200 new cases diagnosed each year. But in many cases, men put off seeing a doctor until...
Have an MD Anderson appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here's what to know
Last updated on Aug. 11, 2020
Despite communities beginning to lift “stay home” orders during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...
New blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) treatment improves outlook for many patients
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare type of acute leukemia that impacts about 500-1,000 people in the U.S. each...
Hereditary leukemia syndromes: What patients and their families should know
Certain genetic changes, or mutations, can increase a person’s chances of developing cancer. These changes, known as hereditary cancer syndromes...