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...
Understanding adenoid cystic carcinoma: Symptoms, treatment and outlook
Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare cancer of the secretory glands, which are glandular tissues that make and release substances such as saliva...
Proton therapy helps survivor overcome two cancer diagnoses
In early 2022, Phil Sprick noticed a lump behind his cheekbone while shaving. He visited his ear, nose and throat doctor a few weeks later...
Mucosal melanoma survivor trusts MD Anderson to treat rare cancer
Joy McDevitt was diagnosed with a rare cancer called mucosal melanoma of the nasal cavity on Aug. 6, 2024. She had seen an ENT because she couldn’t breathe out of the right side of her nose. A biopsy revealed the diagnosis. She was 63.
Joy lives in Michigan but spent years living in Houston. So, she was familiar with MD Anderson. Because mucosal melanoma is so rare, she wanted to get treated at a place that had seen this kind of...
Floor of mouth cancer: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
The floor of the mouth describes the area underneath your tongue that extends along the margins of your jaw. It’s considered part of the oral...
What is esthesioneuroblastoma? Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Esthesioneuroblastoma, also called olfactory neuroblastoma, is a cancerous tumor that originates in the nasal cavity.
It’s a very rare...
Positive thoughts helped adenoid cystic carcinoma survivor heal
When Tammy Ebbinghaus was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the nasal cavity in 2023, the timing couldn’t have been worse. She was...
Cancer of the jaw: 8 things to know
Jaw cancer is a type of oral cancer that can develop in the jawbone or the soft tissue surrounding the jaw. Cancer from other areas of the...
Surgeon-scientist: How we're moving the needle for head and neck cancer
The head and neck are home to so many structures like nerves and blood vessels that intimately impact function. From speaking to swallowing...
Olfactory neuroblastoma didn’t stop this survivor from achieving his goals
When Justin Masse was diagnosed with a type of skull base tumor called olfactory neuroblastoma, he wanted to learn everything about this rare...