Six nurses reflect on MD Anderson’s sixth Magnet designation
It’s official: MD Anderson has been re-designated a Magnet Recognized hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
This year marks the sixth consecutive time that MD Anderson has earned the prestigious international designation — an honor shared by only 25 other organizations worldwide. It represents 24 years of consistent nursing excellence for MD Anderson, starting with our inaugural Magnet designation...
Magnet hospitals: What sets MD Anderson apart in nursing excellence
In June 2025, MD Anderson achieved its sixth consecutive Magnet designation — and its first-ever Magnet Recognition with Distinction ...
Plumbing the depths of the brain: How a neurosurgeon approaches brain cancer treatment
Neurosurgeon Christopher Young, M.D., Ph.D., has always been interested in exploring new frontiers in medicine. With dreams of specializing...
What is a Living Will?
A Living Will is a legal document that allows you to specify which types of medical care you’d like, if a situation ever arises in which you cannot communicate these wishes for yourself. Sometimes called a “Directive to Physician,” it is one of three legal documents collectively known as Advance Directives in the State of Texas.
But how specific does a Living Will get? Do you need anything special to complete one? And which...
Surgeon-scientist: ‘MD Anderson is unique’
As a head and neck cancer surgeon and researcher, my day-to-day goal is to offer the best quality cancer care to every patient I see. ...
All roads led to MD Anderson for nursing institute head
For Sadie Hutson, Ph.D., her decision to lead MD Anderson’s Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing reflects decades of dedication to oncology...
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers: Are they safe for cancer patients?
It may seem obvious. You have a headache, you reach for acetaminophen. You start feeling menstrual cramps, you take a few ibuprofen. You wake...
Oncofertility specialist: Don’t let cancer keep you from building a family
As a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at MD Anderson, I bridge oncology and reproductive medicine to expand family-building...
Head of Cancer Medicine: ‘MD Anderson is the place I bring my loved ones’
As a physician-scientist, I have a series of roles at MD Anderson. I’m the division head of Cancer Medicine where I oversee 16 medical oncology...
Gynecologic oncologist: Why I’m passionate about cancer care at MD Anderson
I’ve always sought out opportunities to advocate for women and women’s health. That’s what drew me to the field of gynecologic oncology.