Stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor: Why I’m excited about MD Anderson coming to Austin
I grew up in Beaumont, about 85 miles northeast of Houston. Everyone there knows that MD Anderson is the best place to go for world-class cancer care.
So, when I was diagnosed with stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma the day before my 26th birthday, I wouldn’t even consider going anywhere else.
My non-Hodgkin lymphoma symptomsI’d been losing weight and feeling...
CAR NK cell therapy clinical trial puts follicular lymphoma survivor into remission
When JC Cox was diagnosed with a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma called follicular lymphoma in 2006, the now-retired HVAC technician sought treatment...
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor thankful for clinical trial
When Ian Leybas was diagnosed with a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma called peripheral T-cell lymphoma in 2019, he and his wife educated...
Leukemia specialists: How advances in measurable residual disease (MRD) are improving cancer care
Measurable residual disease (MRD) is a monitoring tool that physicians use to assess the remission status of patients with leukemias, lymphomas, myelomas and other blood disorders.
Formerly known as “minimal residual disease,” this term describes a situation in which cancer cells are still present in the body after treatment, yet undetectable using current testing methods.
Two of our leukemia specialists...
Can UV light really be used as a cancer treatment?
Normally, you probably hear health care professionals talk about ultraviolet (UV) light regarding sun safety.
That’s because...
27-year cutaneous T-cell lymphoma survivor: Peace of mind is MD Anderson’s greatest gift
When I was diagnosed with stage II cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in November 1998, I thought I was going to die. The reason? I did exactly the...
Your stem cell transplant consultation: Questions to ask
Your doctor may recommend that you undergo a stem cell transplant if you’ve been diagnosed with a blood cancer, such as leukemia, lymphoma...
Understanding stem cell transplants
A stem cell transplant is often the best option to treat blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and ...
Understanding allogeneic stem cell transplants: What you need to know
Stem cell transplants use healthy, immature cells to replace those that either aren’t working properly in a person’s bone marrow or have been...
Need a stem cell transplant? 4 tips to make your life easier
Cancer patients usually have to make some lifestyle adjustments to accommodate their treatment. That could mean anything from taking time...