Leukemia caregiver ensures her husband’s legacy lives on
Pat Sibille’s husband, Jerry, was known far and wide for his generosity.
His spirit of giving was extraordinary; it transcended circumstance, extending even into his own cancer diagnosis.
“For Jerry, giving wasn’t something he did,” says Pat. “It was the foundation of who he was, and it showed most undeniably during his battle with leukemia.”
Jerry Sibille was a proud Louisianan, described as a friend...
49-year leukemia survivor: Why I support immunotherapy research at UT MD Anderson
I didn’t learn that Crystal Cruises was supporting UT MD Anderson’s immunotherapy research until I...
T cell prolymphocytic leukemia (TPLL): Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
T cell prolymphocytic leukemia (TPLL) is an extremely rare form of leukemia that affects mainly older individuals. Only about 600 people...
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.
But what is a menin inhibitor? How does it work? And, which types of leukemia can it be used to treat?
Read on to find out.
What is a menin inhibitor?One reason people develop leukemia is that their cells are born normal, but the usual pathway...
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...
Leukopenia: 6 things to know about a low white blood cell count
Leukopenia is the scientific term for having a low white blood cell count. It’s considered a more general term than neutropenia, which is...
Rare double-hit leukemia survivor: ‘Go straight to UT MD Anderson’
Normally, leukemia is a disease that strikes old people and babies. So, when I was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in ...
A leukemia survivor’s perspective on aligning care with what matters most
When Britt Mayo received a phone call from his doctor at 7:15 a.m. after a routine physical, he knew it wouldn’t be good news.
“I remember...
Leukemia survivor finds companionship of rescue dog during treatment
Mark Janes’ chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) diagnosis came after he’d initially visited his doctor for swollen lymph nodes in his neck....
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...