Lung cancer survivor finds care, support and connection at UT MD Anderson
When Daniel West was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2022, he was shocked. Not only had he quit smoking in 2006, but he was fit, active and deeply committed to living a healthy life. Lung cancer felt impossible to accept as part of his story.
Daniel had lost his mother to breast cancer and his grandfather to lung cancer, so he knew how important it was to get the best treatment. The Houston native chose UT MD Anderson because...
Intrathecal chemotherapy: 10 questions, answered
Leptomeningeal disease (LMD) occurs when microscopic cancer cells spread to the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. These cells may...
How to talk to your children about vaping
About 1.63 million American children under age 18 — roughly 6% of our youth population — reported vaping in 2024. That figure represents a...
Stage IV lung cancer survivor: ‘Go straight to UT MD Anderson’
By the time I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in the fall of 2024, it had spread all over my body.
Scans showed the cancer was in my collar bones, shoulder blades, femur, pancreas and adrenal glands. I also had a broken pelvis, four cracked ribs and six fractured vertebrae. The cancer was literally eating through my bones. At one point, I had more than 40...
‘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...
IQOS: 4 questions about this tobacco product, answered
“IQOS” (pronounced EYE-kose) is an alternative to cigarettes that uses heat rather than fire to deliver its nicotine payload. <...
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...
What are polyps?
You may already have heard about colon polyps. These abnormal cell growths are more likely to develop as we age. They occur in the colon and...
Negative effects of vaping on teens
When e-cigarettes were first sold, many claimed users would be adult smokers who wanted to stop smoking regular cigarettes.
But youth...
Bronchoscopy 101: How it helps diagnose and treat lung conditions
A bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive medical procedure in which doctors use a special scope to examine the inside of your lungs and airways...