How to lose weight after cancer
Weight loss can feel overwhelming. Cancer survivorship may make it feel even more complex. Fortunately, finding support during weight loss doesn't have to be an added challenge.
That's where Your Health is Calling, a new telehealth program for cancer survivors, comes in. This free, evidence-based telehealth curriculum combines expertise...
Stage III laryngeal cancer survivor: Why I call my MD Anderson care team ‘heroes’
After I was diagnosed with HPV-related throat cancer in December 2023, I planned to get a second opinion at MD Anderson, then follow their...
‘How I knew I had lung cancer’: 5 survivors share their symptoms
Chest pain, shortness of breath and a persistent cough can all be symptoms of lung cancer.
But they can also be signs of other conditions...
What is dysplasia?
“Dysplasia” is the scientific term for “abnormal cells,” which don’t look the way they’re supposed to under a microscope. These abnormal cells are not considered cancer in and of themselves, but they do have the potential to become cancer someday, if left untreated. That’s why dysplasia is considered a precancerous condition.
So, how do you know if you have dysplasia? What causes it? And, how is dysplasia treated? Here...
‘How I knew I had cervical cancer’: 4 survivors describe their symptoms
Like many women diagnosed with cervical cancer, Linda Emery didn’t initially have any symptoms. She didn’t even know she had the disease...
Red wine and your health: Facts and myths
Research has shown that drinking even a small amount of alcohol — as little as one glass of wine per day — can increase cancer risk.
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Are cigars bad for you?
Cigars and cigarettes look and sound a lot alike. But do they share health risks?
Here, Jason Robinson...
6 simple ways to boost your immune system
Your immune system is constantly working to detect and fight off infections. These could be caused by bacteria, such as Salmonella, or...
What’s the difference between UVA and UVB rays?
If you’re interested in staying safe in the sun, you’ll hear a lot about ultraviolet radiation. That’s because UV rays are the part of sunlight...
What men need to know about HPV-related throat cancer (oropharyngeal cancer)
HPV spreads to the oropharynx through intimate kissing or oral sex.
The oropharynx, which includes...