‘How I knew I had lung cancer’: 5 survivors share their symptoms
Chest pain, shortness of breath and a persistent cough can all be symptoms of lung cancer.
But they can also be signs of other conditions, including heart problems, anemia and even a COVID-19 infection.
So, how do you know when it’s time to call a doctor?
“Some lung cancer symptoms warrant immediate attention,” says thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon Ara Vaporciyan, M.D. “Others just need to be looked at within...
Energy efficiency empowering the future of cancer care
“Energy efficiency has very little to do with turning off lights,” deadpans Greg Norris, a mechanical engineer who directs MD Anderson’s Energy...
What is dysplasia?
“Dysplasia” is the scientific term for “abnormal cells,” which don’t look the way they’re supposed to under a microscope. These abnormal cells...
Wired into wellness: Get to know Chief Wellness Officer Jennifer Bickel, M.D.
Ask Jennifer Bickel, M.D., about wellness, and you’ll quickly learn that she doesn’t think of it as a perk or a nice-to-have benefit that involves rolling out a yoga mat or an occasional visit to the gym.
Bickel, a neurologist and experienced health care leader, joined MD Anderson as our inaugural chief wellness officer in January 2025. She arrived with a strong...
How stress affects cancer risk
Stress is a normal part of life. You feel it when you’re preparing for the holidays, stuck in traffic or worrying about a friend’s health....
‘How I knew I had cervical cancer’: 4 survivors describe their symptoms
Like many women diagnosed with cervical cancer, Linda Emery didn’t initially have any symptoms. She didn’t even know she had the disease...
How an electrical engineer is making a big impact on cancer research
Xiling Shen, Ph.D., was an electrical engineering professor when a landmark discovery prompted him to shift the focus of his work and dedicate...
How to make a healthier smoothie
Is your smoothie as healthy as you think it is? Smoothies can be a great source of nutrients. But they can also be a source of extra sugar...
Can better breathing habits improve your health?
Breathing is not something most of us think about regularly. It’s just something we do, day in and day out, and it happens all the time without...
Which foods can reduce inflammation?
Inflammation is the body’s response to injury and infection. Without it, we would be defenseless against everything from bee stings and broken...