4 notable presentations from ASH 2025
MD Anderson researchers are working diligently to transform our understanding of blood cancers and bring the latest cutting-edge therapies to our patients. At the 2025 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, they are sharing their latest research with colleagues from across the globe.
Here are four of their latest advances that are being presented at ASH 2025.
1. Targeted combinations for patients...
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 ...
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 themselves on the disease and looked up treatment options.
“We were being proactive, getting multiple opinions,” says Ian, who was 45 at the time.
They lived in southeast Oklahoma and visited three different hospitals before coming to MD Anderson on Oct. 21, 2019.
“MD Anderson...
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...
Understanding stem cell transplants
A stem cell transplant is often the best option to treat blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and ...
‘How I knew I had lymphoma’: 6 survivors describe their symptoms
Night sweats, persistent fevers and unexplained weight loss are three of the most common symptoms of lymphoma, whether they stem from Hodgkin...
What causes jaundice in adults?
Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by abnormally high levels of bilirubin, an orangey-yellow pigment found in a liver secretion...
B-cell lymphoma survivor: MD Anderson’s expertise saved me and my pregnancy
When I was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma in August 2023, I wasn’t really frightened for myself. I was more worried about my pregnancy. At...