8 viruses that cause cancer
Researchers know that several infections can lead to cancer. This includes infections caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Studying infections and cancer helps researchers develop vaccines and other ways to reduce cancer risk, including early identification and treatment of viruses that cause cancer. We spoke with infectious disease specialist Harrys Torres, M.D., to learn more.
What is a virus?Viruses are very small...
What is anal dysplasia? Causes, treatment and outlook
Anal dysplasia is a condition in which cells in the anal canal change and become abnormal. Anal dysplasia is not cancer. But it can turn into...
6 pap smear questions, answered
It's a procedure that goes by many names: Pap smear, Papanicolaou test, Pap test, cytology or simply a ‘Pap.’
At MD Anderson, we refer...
Proton therapy saved my ability to taste during treatment for tongue cancer
For Carlos Morera, the only symptom of oral cancer was a small lump beneath his jaw when shaving.
With a history of cancer, he knew that a swollen lymph node or a painless lump in the neck was among the most common symptoms of oral cancer.
“My first reaction was fear,” says Carlos. “I had undergone surgery for thyroid cancer the year before and was told the cancer was gone.”
His ENT told him not to worry but recommended...
I have HPV. Now what?
We all hope the awkwardness is over after we get our Pap and HPV tests. So hearing that you have tested positive for HPV can be a blow...
12 things to know about tonsil cancer
Most people will experience swollen tonsils at some point in their lives. But how do you know if yours are due to a common cold, strep throat...
HPV tests with self-collection: What to know
This month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved self-collection to test for HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer. As a researcher...
14 common anal cancer questions
Anal cancer can be hard to talk about. And, even when it is talked about, anal cancer is often mistaken for — or lumped together with...
3 myths about anal cancer, debunked
Anal cancer is a fairly rare type of cancer that develops in the anus and anal canal. About 8,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with anal...
Driven to prevent cervical cancer worldwide
Kathleen Schmeler, M.D., has been focused on bringing high-quality cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment programs to women in underserved...