49-year leukemia survivor: Why I support immunotherapy research at UT MD Anderson
I didn’t learn that Crystal Cruises was supporting UT MD Anderson’s immunotherapy research until I became a guest speaker for the cruise line in February 2026. But finding out that the company was donating a portion of its passengers’ booking fees to UT MD Anderson’s James P. Allison Institute™ through the end of 2026 was thrilling.
Why?
Because Dr. Allison won...
T cell prolymphocytic leukemia (TPLL): Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
T cell prolymphocytic leukemia (TPLL) is an extremely rare form of leukemia that affects mainly older individuals. Only about 600 people...
What is a menin inhibitor?
If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with leukemia, you might have heard about a new treatment option called a menin inhibitor...
Immunosuppressants: What is their role in cancer care?
An immunosuppressant is anything that diminishes the body’s natural ability to respond to threats, such as cancer or viruses, like the ones that cause the common cold.
Sometimes, due to autoimmune disorders such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma or Sjögren’s syndrome, the immune system is already suppressed. But in the context of cancer care, immunosuppressants are drugs that we sometimes give to patients...
Leukopenia: 6 things to know about a low white blood cell count
Leukopenia is the scientific term for having a low white blood cell count. It’s considered a more general term than neutropenia, which is...
Rare double-hit leukemia survivor: ‘Go straight to UT MD Anderson’
Normally, leukemia is a disease that strikes old people and babies. So, when I was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in ...
A leukemia survivor’s perspective on aligning care with what matters most
When Britt Mayo received a phone call from his doctor at 7:15 a.m. after a routine physical, he knew it wouldn’t be good news.
“I remember...
Leukemia survivor finds companionship of rescue dog during treatment
Mark Janes’ chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) diagnosis came after he’d initially visited his doctor for swollen lymph nodes in his neck....
4 notable presentations from ASH 2025
MD Anderson researchers are working diligently to transform our understanding of blood cancers and bring the latest cutting-edge therapies...
5 things to know about clonal hematopoiesis
Bone marrow is the factory for our blood cells. New cells are created as old cells divide and split. During that process, a mistake can sometimes...