A champion for quality, safety and improvement
José Rivera is happiest outside of his comfort zone. That’s where the opportunities are, he recognizes. Whether it’s securing a college tennis scholarship that brought him to the U.S. from his native Mexico or helping transform MD Anderson’s quality and safety culture into one of the first true examples of high reliability in health care, Rivera thrives at identifying opportunities to reach new heights.
He hopes his son and...
How to manage the holidays after a cancer diagnosis
Facing the holidays can be stressful — even in the best of times. When you add a cancer diagnosis into the mix, the season may start to feel...
Treatment nurse navigator supports patients through cancer care
A cancer diagnosis can be incredibly scary and overwhelming for patients and their families. There are new terms to learn, side effects to...
The truth behind the ‘healthy smoker’ myth
There’s no such thing as a “healthy smoker” — especially when it comes to cancer prevention.
While exercise can help you lower your cancer risk by maintaining a healthy body weight, it can’t undo the damage that smoking does. Even if you exercise regularly and follow a healthy diet, smoking will still increase your risk of chronic diseases, including cancer.
“That’s why quitting smoking is by far the best way...
How can you support someone who’s facing cancer?
Supporting a friend, colleague or loved one who has cancer is a delicate balancing act.
You want to help them in ways they’ll find...
4 things I learned from my radiation oncology training at MD Anderson
As a radiation oncologist and physician-scientist, I spend my days caring for patients and running a lab dedicated to understanding the biology...
Tips for using AI to find cancer information
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way many of us find information online. Only a few years ago, a web search would pull up pages...
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).  ...
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...