I have HPV. Now what?
We all hope the awkwardness is over after we get our Pap and HPV tests. So hearing that you have tested positive for HPV can be a blow. What happens next?
Well, for one, you’re not alone.
“More than 80% of people will be infected at some point in their lifetime,” says gynecologic oncologist Lois Ramondetta, M.D.
The good news is that, in most cases, your immune system clears the virus before any health problems...
Urologic oncologist: What motivates me as a doctor
For anything you want to do, there’s got to be some inspiration. For me, it was the pain I felt when my mother died that prompted my career...
Should your kids get the HPV vaccine during COVID-19?
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic stretches on, the HPV vaccine may not seem like a priority for parents worried about keeping their...
7 things to know about penile cancer
Penile cancer is rare in the U.S., with only about 2,200 new cases diagnosed each year. But in many cases, men put off seeing a doctor until the disease has progressed, which can limit treatment options.
To learn about penile cancer symptoms and treatment options, we spoke with penile cancer specialist Curtis Pettaway, M.D.
What are the symptoms of penile cancer?
Most penile cancers start at the tip of the penis,...
How MD Anderson’s Moon Shots Program is working to end cancer through prevention
You’ve probably heard about MD Anderson’s Moon Shots Program™. But what is it?
We asked Ernest Hawk, M.D., co-leader of the Colorectal...
Why I vaccinate my sons against HPV
As a cervical cancer survivor, I have spent considerable time and energy trying to protect my children from cancer. I didn't want them to...