5 emerging therapies presented at ASCO 2025
Every year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting provides a platform for sharing exciting new cancer therapies. In 2025, MD Anderson clinicians and researchers will present more than 120 studies. Five stand out for their potential to change the way cancers are treated.
They include therapies for thyroid cancer, colorectal cancer and a rare type of leukemia. The studies represent a variety of first-in-class...

What are polyps?
You may already have heard about colon polyps. These abnormal cell growths are more likely to develop as we age. They occur in the colon and...
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...
How to make colonoscopy prep better
Clear liquid diets, giant containers of prep solution, heightened nerves, and spending the majority of an evening tied to your toilet—it’s no wonder that for many people, the toughest part of a colonoscopy isn’t the procedure itself: it’s the preparation.
As a gastroenterologist, colorectal cancer screening is one of my most important tasks. However, a colonoscopy is really a partnership. Your care team doesn’t do all the work;...

Breast cancer survivor-volunteer and colorectal cancer patient share unique friendship
It all began over a hot cup of coffee, a warm smile and the need to speak with someone who knew what she was going through.
Colorectal...
Hematochezia vs. melena: What’s the difference?
Hematochezia and melena are two terms that describe different ways blood can appear in your stool.
Hematochezia is bright red blood that...Weight loss injections and cancer: 6 questions, answered
Most people know that losing weight has numerous benefits, but making major lifestyle changes can be extremely difficult. For example, obese...
Gastrointestinal medical oncologist and researcher driven to help patients live longer
Van Morris, M.D., is driven to offer more to patients.
“I am reminded every day about the opportunities for improving treatments for...
Colon cancer in young adults: What you need to know
Colorectal cancer cases are on the decline overall. Research shows this is because more people are getting regular colorectal cancer...
What are the risk factors for colorectal cancer?
Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the colon or the rectum. It is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S.<...