Stage 4 lung cancer survivor: Why I joined a targeted therapy clinical trial at UT MD Anderson
I work in the pharmaceutical industry with a drug that treats Parkinson’s disease symptoms, so I’m familiar with the drug-vetting process. Just because a drug hasn’t been approved yet by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not safe or effective — it just means it’s still being studied in anticipation of approval.
So, when my UT MD Anderson thoracic medical oncologist, Dr. Eric Singhi, offered me...
Swollen collar bone (supraclavicular) lymph nodes: 4 things to know
You may already be aware that swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of cancer. But did you also know that where they arise on the body can sometimes...
A passion for personalized medicine and lung cancer care
As a lung cancer oncologist, Eric Singhi, M.D., often tells patients, “We don’t just treat cancer. We treat your cancer.”
So much of...
Top 3 UT MD Anderson abstracts at AACR 2026
At the 2026 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, UT MD Anderson experts will showcase their cutting-edge work that impacts patients across the globe.
I’m so proud of all the progress our researchers have made in discovery science and translational research that will be on display. These advancements will bring forth new therapies...
Lung cancer survivor finds care, support and connection at UT MD Anderson
When Daniel West was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2022, he was shocked. Not only had he quit smoking in 2006, but he was fit, active...
Intrathecal chemotherapy: 10 questions, answered
Leptomeningeal disease (LMD) occurs when microscopic cancer cells spread to the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. These cells may...
How to talk to your children about vaping
About 1.63 million American children under age 18 — roughly 6% of our youth population — reported vaping in 2024. That figure represents a...
Stage IV lung cancer survivor: ‘Go straight to UT MD Anderson’
By the time I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in the fall of 2024, it had spread all ...
‘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...
IQOS: 4 questions about this tobacco product, answered
“IQOS” (pronounced EYE-kose) is an alternative to cigarettes that uses heat rather than fire to deliver its nicotine payload. <...