Why getting an accurate lymphoma diagnosis matters
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lymphoma, you might think all you need to know is whether it’s Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin. But is that distinction enough to move forward confidently with a treatment plan? Or, is there more you should find out first?
Lymphoma specialists Sairah Ahmed, M.D., and Jason Westin, M.D., weighed in on this topic during a recent episode of UT MD Anderson...
My brain tumor journey: Finding faith and strength at UT MD Anderson
In May 2024, I had just started my summer internship at a bank and was preparing for my senior year at Texas A&M University....
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...
When to see a dermatologist about a skin change
As a dermatologist, I get a lot of questions about skin changes, what they mean and what to do about them.
Being aware of changes to your skin is important. In some cases, these skin changes could be skin cancers, including a particularly dangerous type of skin cancer called melanoma.
But, for many, it isn't always immediately obvious whether a skin change is harmless or cause for alarm.
That's why I'm sharing my...
What does a clinical ethicist do? Learn about their role in patient care
When you think of your care team, doctors and nurses might be the first people that come to mind. And while these clinicians are essential...
Two-time tongue cancer survivor: Why I support research at UT MD Anderson
Sometimes, the most meaningful breakthroughs in medicine aren’t about saving your life — they’re about saving your quality of life. That was...
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...
Stage 4 kidney cancer survivor thankful he chose UT MD Anderson
Roberto Gonzalez was diagnosed with stage 2 renal cell carcinoma in September 2020. He had a radical nephrectomy to remove his left kidney...
What is a menin inhibitor?
If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with leukemia, you might have heard about a new treatment option called a menin inhibitor...
Immunosuppressants: What is their role in cancer care?
An immunosuppressant is anything that diminishes the body’s natural ability to respond to threats, such as cancer or viruses, like the ones...