How to detect colon cancer without a colonoscopy
Current screening guidelines suggest that people at average risk for colorectal cancer should get their first colonoscopy at age 45. But concerns about bowel prep, taking time off work and anesthesia during the procedure can keep some people from getting screened.
Good news: a colonoscopy is not your only option. We spoke with gastroenterologist David Richards, M.D., about alternatives to a colonoscopy and why getting screened...
Art Space volunteer uses drawings to make an impact and build connections
Art has long been recognized as having healing power. That’s one of the reasons Leslie Cromeans chose to volunteer at UT MD Anderson’s Art...
Young adult ovarian cancer survivor: ‘Be aggressive when it comes to your health’
It took several months before Elizabeth Jardinella learned the cause of the mysterious symptoms she’d been having since giving birth to her...
Leukemia survivor finds hope and connection at UT MD Anderson
In early 2024, Leigh Ann Chiles had just turned 50. She and her husband, Chris, were empty nesters who had just moved into their new home in South Alabama. Aside from a few planned trips, she was looking forward to a year of relaxation.
Then, a leukemia diagnosis changed everything.
Leukemia symptoms that led to a diagnosisLeigh Ann thought the extreme fatigue she’d begun experiencing was due to age and hormones. So, she...
Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) survivor grateful for UT MD Anderson
When John Clark III was diagnosed with cancer of unknown primary (CUP) in April 2023, he was shocked and scared. CUP is a rare cancer that...
Rectal cancer survivor thankful for UT MD Anderson’s patient-centered care
At age 54, Chris Gibson worked out five days a week and ate a healthy diet. He felt like he was in the best shape of his life.
Then...
What is the glycemic index?
You probably know that eating a nutritious, balanced diet is important for your overall health. But when it comes to carbohydrates, not all...
Anaplastic thyroid cancer survivor finds perfect fit at UT MD Anderson
In June 2021, Leslie Mellinger was diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer, the rarest and most aggressive type of thyroid cancer. She was...
Metastatic breast cancer survivor: ‘UT MD Anderson saved my life’
Gladys Gakuu was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer in 2012. She was 29. She had a mastectomy with breast reconstruction surgery, followed...
What is broken heart syndrome (Takotsubo cardiomyopathy)?
You may have heard someone say they were “heartbroken” after a major loss or stressful event. While that expression is usually not meant literally...