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 showcase their cutting-edge work that impacts patients across the globe.
I’m so proud of all the progress our researchers have made in discovery science and translational research that will be on display. These advancements will bring forth new therapies...
'How I knew I had ovarian cancer’: Survivors and caregiver discuss symptoms
Bloating, diarrhea and abdominal pain are three of the most common symptoms of ovarian cancer. They’re also some of the easiest to overlook...
The pill and cancer: Is there a link?
There are multiple factors to consider when choosing a birth control: your reasons for seeking birth control, your medical history, whether...
Can breastfeeding really lower your breast cancer risk?
You probably already know that breastfeeding will give your baby a healthy start. But that’s not its only health benefit. It can also lower your breast cancer risk.
“Breastfeeding is more than a wonderful bonding opportunity; it also lowers your risk for some types of cancer,” says Therese Bevers, M.D., medical director of MD Anderson’s Lyda Hill Cancer Prevention Center.
Why? Read on as Bevers explains...
10 cancer symptoms women shouldn't ignore
If you’re a relatively healthy young woman, cancer may not even be on your radar yet. But it should be, regardless of your age or family history...
Which blood tests show cancer?
PSA tests can detect elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen in the blood, which are sometimes a sign of prostate cancer. And complete...
Demystifying the well-woman: What to expect during this annual exam
If you’ve never had a well-woman exam before, you might be wondering what to expect. Is it similar to an annual physical? Which parts of your...
Is talc in makeup safe?
Talcum powder, also known as talc, is a naturally occurring mineral that is a common ingredient in products from baby powder to chewing gum...
Ovarian cancer survivor, employee: Treatment at MD Anderson is ‘the best decision I ever made’
I work in Philanthropy at MD Anderson, and I’m a cancer survivor. This means I can say I’ve been both an employee and a patient at the greatest...
Gynecologic oncologist: How I combine art and science
My career path has been full of surprises. Growing up in a small town in northern Pennsylvania, I thought I wanted to be a lawyer. It wasn...