When a breast cancer oncologist becomes a breast cancer patient
Jennifer Litton, M.D., knows more than most about breast cancer. As a breast medical oncologist and MD Anderson’s chief clinical research officer, she oversees the world’s largest cancer clinical trials program, which includes many trials that determine the latest and best treatments for breast cancer patients. She herself has led multiple clinical trials that have changed the way oncologists treat breast cancer today.
And in fall...
Why is breast cancer so common?
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you’re not alone. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women...
What to expect during a clinical breast exam
While mammograms are the gold standard breast imaging for breast cancer screening, they are performed along with a clinical breast exam. In...
5-time cancer survivor: Dual diagnoses led me to MD Anderson
The first time I had cancer, I was in my late 20s. What I thought was a persistent zit on my nose turned out to be basal cell carcinoma. I had a Mohs procedure and reconstructive surgery locally to treat it.
The second time was in 2018, when I was diagnosed with stage III anal cancer, after a series of false starts and misdiagnoses. Again, I got treated locally. So, by my mid-50s, I felt like I was pretty familiar with both cancer...
What to expect at your first mammogram
You may feel nervous about getting your first screening mammogram. After all, it’s your first one, so you don’t know exactly what to expect...
From patient to student: How this breast cancer survivor hopes to encourage others
Fifteen years ago, Paula Jones was diagnosed with stage IIIC triple-negative breast cancer. She was treated at MD Anderson and describes the...
5 little-known breast cancer facts
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. But there are still some things you might not know about it.
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10 cancer symptoms women shouldn't ignore
If you’re a relatively healthy young woman, cancer may not even be on your radar yet. But it should be, regardless of your age or family history...
Demystifying the well-woman: What to expect during this annual exam
If you’ve never had a well-woman exam before, you might be wondering what to expect. Is it similar to an annual physical? Which parts of your...
Mother and son survivors share inspiration, passion for cancer prevention
William Lindley has been watching his mother, Faye Wright, deal with cancer for more than 25 years. He was only a teenager when she was diagnosed...