Can immunotherapy treat breast cancer? For certain patients, the answer is yes. “And we hope it will work for more in the future,” says breast medical oncologist Bora Lim, M.D.
Although immunotherapy has been successful in treating some cancers like melanoma, colorectal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, it hasn’t shown as wide success in treating breast cancer yet. “It's hard because breast cancer is very smart,” Lim says...
Growing up in El Paso, Jon Filbert loved collecting autographed Major League Baseball trading cards.
“I really was into it, and I still...
Medullary thyroid cancer is a rare cancer diagnosed in about 1,200 patients annually in the U.S. Because it’s often a silent disease, many...
I have suffered from migraines for 30 years. And to cope with the pain, I enjoy journaling. It helps me to distract myself and find clarity. My words have turned into songs that could help others experiencing similar pain.
I even joined a songwriters’ group where I collaborate with others who share the same interests. Over the years, writing and singing have given me strength to let go and be free of the pain in my head.
Studying new cancer therapies through clinical trials is essential for progress in cancer care. Phase I clinical trials are designed to evaluate...
Now that we’re several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are feeling the emotional toll of the uncertainty, worry and dramatic...
When I learned six years ago that I carry a genetic mutation called CDH1, my initial response was anger. I had just gotten married, and my...
Since childhood, Birdia Churchwell has been fascinated by science.
“I was interested in the why, so I spent my time reading, asking...
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at MD Anderson in January 2019, my biggest concern wasn’t actually my breasts. It was my heart. Because...
In cancer, there are often large-scale deletions, rearrangements or other disruptions to our genetic information, which lead to a phenomenon...
Your body is home to trillions of microbes. These bacteria, viruses, fungi and other organisms impact everything from how you process food...
I’ve been coming to MD Anderson for almost 11 years now, because I have a rare genetic condition called Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. It puts me at...
When you’re undergoing cancer treatment, it’s important to get the right care at the right time – especially when it comes to seeking emergency...
When I got my second cancer diagnosis in early 2017, I was already going to MD Anderson regularly to see Dr. Alessandra Ferrajoli. I’d been...
In 2014, I learned that I carry a genetic mutation called CDH1, which markedly increases my risk of developing breast and stomach cancers....
For patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR mutations, targeted therapy with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) has...
If you’re due for a mammogram, it’s important that you choose the facility wisely.
Getting the most accurate mammogram results possible...
As a neurofibromatosis survivor, I’m already in a high-risk group for contracting the coronavirus (COVID-19). So, even though I’ve never had...