What started as incessant itching six years ago led to a diagnosis of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) for Seymour Goldstein.
“I was taking a shower during a trip to Paris and experienced this notorious itching. I thought it was the hard water in France,” Seymour remembers.
After visiting a doctor in Austin, he was diagnosed with thrombocythemia. This condition causes the body to make too many platelets in the bone...
The holidays can bring contrasting emotions. You might feel joyful and stressed, happy and sad, or even grateful and annoyed.
Having...
Your gallbladder is a small sac located just under your liver on the right side of your abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which aids in...
Dry, scaly skin can be a sign of many common skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. It could also be a sign that you’re dehydrated or just need some high-quality moisturizing cream.
But can dry, scaly skin ever be a symptom of cancer?
We checked with dermatologist Saira George, M.D. She told us which cancers might appear as dry, scaly patches or growths on the skin, what qualities distinguish them from benign...
While you can’t wrap health up in a box to give to your friends and loved ones, there are plenty of gifts you can give to help them feel and...
I was 40 when I was diagnosed with stage IB melanoma. Five years after I had surgery to remove the tumor on my back, I was diagnosed with...
When you’re only 23, the last thing you expect to hear a doctor say is that you have cancer. But that’s exactly what happened to me two years...
It can be challenging to find the best ways to support a friend or family member with terminal cancer — that is, cancer that can’t be cured...
Recent studies have shown that age-related neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease occur less frequently...
For many expectant parents, breastfeeding or chestfeeding offers a crucial way to bond with their babies and pass on important nutrients....
Cancer and its treatment can affect patients physically and mentally. For patients with a history of addiction, cancer can also trigger concerns...
Greens powders are having a moment in the spotlight.
Maybe you’ve come across them on the wellness aisle, heard them promoted on a...
Ablation therapy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that kills cancer cells with either very hot or very cold temperatures. <...
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lifted a decades-old blood donor ban last year, Hop Tran Cao, M.D., immediately rolled up his...
There is no shortage of delicious foods during the holidays – and so many opportunities to indulge! Even someone with the best of intentions...
If you’re receiving chemotherapy as a part of your cancer treatment, you’ve probably already figured out ways to make it a little more manageable...
‘Added sugar’ is used to describe any sugar in food beyond what its whole food ingredients naturally contain. It includes both chemically...
Getting a full-body scan to check yourself out for possible cancers might sound like a great idea. But what are the risks and benefits? And...
A quick online search of ‘dairy and cancer’ shows a mix of results saying that dairy may cause cancer and that dairy may prevent cancer.
In May 2021, Najaah Murray noticed a lump on her left breast. At 39, she was younger than the recommended age for breast cancer screening,...
High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, is common in people who have diabetes. A person’s blood sugar can be high when the pancreas doesn’t produce...
Imagine this: a rubber duck, perched on a vehicle in a parking lot, with a message that could save lives.
It's not your typical beginning...
Patients with cancer may take all kinds of medications – whether they’re used to treat cancer, its side effects, or other conditions that...
Learning about cancer risk factors can be scary, especially when these risk factors can be something as common as food.
This knowledge...
Did you know that the liver is the only internal organ that can regenerate? But it doesn’t grow back like a salamander’s tail. When a portion...
You don’t have to be a music lover to benefit from music’s healing impact. Studies have found that just 30 minutes of listening to relaxing...
Triple-positive breast cancer is a type of breast cancer that occurs when breast cancer cells use estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors...
Desmoid tumors are slow-growing, locally invasive tumors that develop in the body’s connective tissues. Also known as aggressive fibromatosis...
After a spearfishing trip, I noticed an unusual earache. When spearfishing, it is typical to dive down 50 to 60 feet in the water to fish,...
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We’ve all seen these confusing terms printed alongside dates on food packages and wrappers...
As a first-time mother, 35-year-old Stephanie Cobb expected to feel exhausted after the birth of her daughter, Eloise, in early 2019. But...
Ever heard someone blame their inability to lose weight on a “thyroid problem?”
While “thyroid problems” can and do cause people real...
For patients with cholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct cancer, the first line of treatment often includes standard cancer treatments, such as...
It is intriguing to imagine that the solution for countless health concerns can be purchased at the grocery store or pharmacy.
Castor...
A family history of cancer could put you at higher risk of developing that disease one day. Depending on what type of cancer is involved,...
“I never dreamed that I would have a mass in my skull,” says Curry Kennerly.
Today, the father and grandfather who inspects new construction...
It is well known that a healthy diet includes fiber, but what exactly is fiber and why is it important?
“Fiber is an undigestible carbohydrate...
It may seem strange to feel lucky while going through cancer treatment, but that’s exactly how I feel. My lung cancer experience...
Many of us grew up being told to eat our vegetables. However, as adults, it can be easy to skimp on vegetables, especially when no one is...
At the beginning of 2017, Binsu Oommen decided to focus on her health, aiming to lose 40 pounds by her 40th birthday in December. She was...
If you follow professional or collegiate sports, you’ve probably heard at least a few athletes say they needed a B12 injection to boost their...
Olivia Franz was 27 years old when she was diagnosed with stage IV, HER2 positive inflammatory breast cancer (IBC).
In mid-October...
When I was 27, I was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). It's a type of blood cancer usually found in children and...
Autistic children with cancer often face unique challenges during treatment. Because autism spectrum disorder affects how a child communicates...
If you’re undergoing cancer treatment, it’s important to maintain a healthy diet. But you may be wondering which foods provide the most nutrients...
I am probably the luckiest unlucky person you will ever meet. I was diagnosed with four different types of cancer between 2016 and 2020. And...
Radiation therapy to the pelvis can be used to treat gastrointestinal cancers, such as anal cancer and rectal cancer.
Because the anal...
Since radiation therapy was first used to treat cancer over a century ago, clinicians have sought the right balance between maximizing the...
For many patients diagnosed with certain types of B-cell lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy...
When you hear the term ‘processed food,’ what examples come to mind? Perhaps colored ketchup, artificially flavored soda and potato chips...
‘Hygiene’ typically draws to mind examples such as hand washing, showering or brushing teeth. But did you know there is also sleep hygiene...
Art is an essential part of science. And for Nick Navin, Ph.D., it’s a succinct way to share important scientific discoveries.
“Art...
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) or “ministrokes” are temporary blockages caused by clots in the blood vessels that supply the brain. Usually...
Most people diagnosed with colon cancer won’t mention pain as one of their symptoms. But when they do, how do they describe it? What does...
Amidst the excitement of heading back to school, football season and pumpkin spice-flavored everything, it is easy to forget that fall is...
If it feels challenging to keep up with seemingly ever-changing vaccination recommendations, you are not alone.
Just this month, the...
Maria Lozano was already well into menopause when she started experiencing the most common symptom of endometrial cancer (also known as uterine...
An advance directive is a written legal document that allows you to communicate your wishes for your health care in the event you are no longer...
Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, or MALT lymphoma, is a slow-growing type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that...
The idea of saying a permanent goodbye to an unwanted tattoo might sound almost too good to be true.
But how does laser tattoo removal...
The risk of developing blood clots is somewhat higher among cancer patients. This is due both to the inflammatory nature of the disease itself...
It’s pitch black at 2 a.m. when John Dunsmoir gets in his car to make the drive from Austin every Friday to volunteer.
When he...
Growing up in Clear Lake, Texas, I used to dream of one day working in the Texas Medical Center, with its towering buildings full of exciting...
“Will I be able to do Sudoku?”
That was the first question Grace Jou asked neurosurgeon Jeffrey Weinberg, M.D., who performed a craniotomy...
Last updated Sept. 12, 2023
Most of the time, nipples on the breast point outward. Sometimes a nipple lays flat against the areola,...
Many cancer patients will need a type of tissue analysis called a biopsy at some point. What is a biopsy, how does it work and what can it...
There’s no doubt that a cancer diagnosis can be very stressful, both physically and psychologically. But those processes don’t occur independently...
Cancer and its treatment can affect patients in many ways. Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry, is a...
For college professor Chu Nguyen, Ph.D., taking care of his health and eating a plant-based diet is important. So, when he noticed a lump...
Michelle Bordovsky had been diligent about scheduling her annual mammograms for over a decade. So, when the 52-year-old noticed a bump on...
Central nervous system lymphoma, or CNS lymphoma, is an aggressive, rare subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It most often occurs when cancerous...
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical technology, an innovation that could revolutionize cancer screening has emerged. Multi-cancer early...
Many patients receive chemotherapy as part of their cancer treatment plan. These drugs have long shown benefits in extending patients’ lives...
When I was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer about 12 years ago, I sought treatment for it in Anchorage, the biggest city near my home...
By the time I was diagnosed with stage IV double-hit B-cell lymphoma in early 2019, I was in really bad shape. Scans showed that the cancer...
Anal cancer is a fairly rare type of cancer that develops in the anus and anal canal. About 8,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with anal...
Edema is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissue. It happens when the fluid that would normally stay in the bloodstream leaks out...
A cancer diagnosis can be life-changing. Many patients struggle to deal with the physical and emotional symptoms and side effects caused by...
Male breast cancer represents approximately 1% of all cases of breast cancer. Until my diagnosis, I did not know men could get breast cancer...
Many patients diagnosed with breast cancer will need radiation therapy as part of their treatment plan. How is it different from treatments...
Chemotherapy is one of the most common treatments for cancer. It’s typically used to kill cancerous cells in the body, but it can also be...
Some elements of travel are the same for everyone. Clothing and toiletries, for instance, are generally a packing staple. Many people bring...
A study published in Nature last fall suggests that breast cancer is slightly more common on the left side of the body than it is on the right...
Watery eyes, also known by the medical term epiphora, occur when excessive tears drain from the eyes.
This may seem common, but can...
Going back to work after cancer treatment can be challenging. You may be consumed with constant thoughts of what ifs: What if I can’t physically...
As a young adult, it can be difficult supporting someone with cancer. Whether it’s your parent, grandparent, or family friend, learning how...
I was 71 years old when Guillermo Garcia-Manero, M.D., diagnosed me with aggressive, high-risk, acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) that morphed...
When Gene Jones was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in 1993, cryoablation was such a new therapy that MD Anderson was still waiting on...
On Oct. 29, 2022, David Irwin woke up in a hospital, groggy and confused. It was his 39th birthday, but it was clear this was no celebration...
On the night of Sept. 19, 2022, J’Nan Erker visited her parents to congratulate them on a milestone event. But after the celebration, she...
Anal cancer and colorectal cancer both develop in the lower gastrointestinal tract, but these types of cancer differ in many ways.  ...
Curt Bogard recalls first being more tired than usual during a father and son road trip from Texas to the northeast corner of Maine. When...
As he approaches his 30th birthday, Harrison Elias often looks around and cannot believe how far he has come. After completing his master’...
Artificial sweeteners have been on a lot of people’s minds lately — especially since the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency...
In early 2023, I had my first-ever colonoscopy. I was 68. My wife had been pushing me to get one for several years, but I felt fine and didn...
Lymphoma is often thought of as a cancer of lymph nodes, but it's actually a cancer of the lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are white blood cells...
Jewel Johnson was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in December 2019 at age 57. She’d visited her primary care physician in Houston...
I will never forget the day I found out I had breast cancer. It was the first week of October 2022 — the very beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness...
A cancer diagnosis can be scary at any age, but navigating cancer as a young adult presents unique challenges. We spoke with Wendy Griffith...
Dealing with cancer as a teenager or young adult living at home can be difficult, but what happens when you go away to college? Whether you...
When I matched with MD Anderson for my fellowship in gynecologic oncology, my wife and I joked we would only be in Texas for four years. But...
When our son Lue was about 18 months old, we noticed he was sweating a lot. He was a happy toddler with no other visible symptoms. But when...
When Lucinda Rudolph was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in April 2020 after an annual breast cancer screening, she wasn’t given much...
After smoking, radon exposure is considered the second most common cause of lung cancer in the United States. It is usually suspected when...
As a professional firefighter, I’ve seen death close-up on more than one occasion. I’ve literally watched the light fade from a critically...
One of the first physicians you may speak with after a cancer diagnosis is a medical oncologist.
These doctors specialize in...
Antibiotics are a class of medications used to treat bacterial infections. They work by either killing the bacteria outright or by disabling...
Antibody drug conjugates have existed for years, but several recent advances are helping to refine how these cancer drugs work, expanding...
A colonoscopy is the best way to screen for colorectal cancer. Everyone at average risk for the disease should start getting them at age 45...
For high school football coach Mark Teague, the only symptom of throat cancer he noticed was a small lump beneath his jaw.
“I...
How do you thank someone properly for saving your life? Seriously, how do you accomplish that in a way that the recipient might find meaningful...
Laryngeal cancer, or larynx cancer, occurs when cancerous cells form in the larynx. The larynx, also known as the voice box, is the part of...
Benign — or non-cancerous — ovarian cysts are common among women of childbearing age. And most premenopausal women who have one at any given...
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Working during cancer treatment can be challenging. What do you say to coworkers? Will you be able to take...
Tom Taylor has been a blood donor since before MD Anderson had a computer system to keep records on the matter.
The records of ...
Getting a colonoscopy is important to screen for colorectal cancer. But how often you should get a colonoscopy depends on several different...
Before I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July 2020, neither my wife nor I had ever heard of MD Anderson. We’re both from upstate New...
When I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in 2018, I wasn’t really that surprised. My gynecologist had been monitoring several...
Nose and sinus cancers occur when cancerous cells form in the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses. These types of cancers are extremely rare...
Colorectal cancer screening can detect cancer early, giving you the greatest chance for successful treatment. While colonoscopy is the gold...
The human immune system is constantly attacking damaged cells that might turn into cancer, thus protecting us from these cells growing out...
You may have heard someone with multiple myeloma mention the possibility of BCMA-targeted therapy and wondered what BCMA means and why it...
Hagop Kantarjian, M.D., isn’t just the head of Leukemia at MD Anderson; he’s also a prolific artist.
Since 1992, the leukemia specialist...
Sarcoma describes a broad group of cancers that originate in the bones and soft or connective tissues, forming in the blood vessels, nerves...
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new drug or treatment to make sure that it is safe and effective for patients. <...
Since the discovery of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), a family of proteins vital in the early stages of cell development, scientists have...
In January 2020, Bart Wilson had a colonoscopy after complaining of lower abdominal pain and blood in his stool. Sensing something was wrong...
Tim Leary still remembers the shock he felt after he was diagnosed with two cancers in two years – prostate cancer and pancreatic adenocarcinoma...
If you’ve never had a colonoscopy before, you might have some questions about anesthesia.
Is there more than one option, for...
Cancer is no stranger to Robyn Heid’s family. Robyn, the youngest of 10 children, lost a brother in 1992 to lymphoma and her father to prostate...
Finding out you have cancer can be hard enough. Telling your family, friends and employer that you have cancer can add another layer of stress...
I was diagnosed with an extremely rare myeloproliferative disorder called Rosai-Dorfman disease in 2014. It’s not fatal, but it does cause...
Scott Brenneman embodies a spirit of endurance in every aspect of his life.
He is a corporate attorney focused on security and risk...
On a Saturday in late February, Hussein Abbas, M.D., Ph.D., celebrated becoming a U.S. citizen. It was nearly two decades in the making and...
Most colonoscopies end with a gastroenterologist saying to come back in 10 years for another colorectal cancer screening, a woozy ride home...
Pelvic organ prolapse — or the intrusion of nearby organs into the vaginal canal — is a condition that occurs most often as a side effect...
Throughout cancer treatment, patients may undergo anesthesia for a variety of reasons. Surgery may be the most obvious, but patients may also...
When I started immunotherapy for mesothelioma at MD Anderson last year, I wasn’t concerned about colitis as a possible side effect. I was...
By the time I got to MD Anderson in early 2011, I was very, very sick. I’d been diagnosed with a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma called B cell...
Xerostomia is the scientific term for a chronically dry mouth. Though it might not seem like that big of a deal, dry mouth is actually a very...
A breast cancer diagnosis is not the end of the world, though it can certainly feel like it at the time. And I know, because I’ve been there...
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lungs is a type of non-small-cell cancer that originates in the thin, flat cells lining the airways. About...
Pituitary tumors grow in the pituitary gland, the pea-sized structure just behind the eyes at the base of the brain. These tumors are almost...
Cancer of the salivary gland is not very common. Only about 2,500 cases are diagnosed in the United States each year.
So, how do you...
Learning that your child has cancer is never easy — no matter how old your child might be. But in some ways, managing their care can be simpler...
On Feb. 6, 2020, I was diagnosed with stage IIIc ovarian cancer. The abruptness of it all was shocking. In an instant, I was snatched from...
Sam Gee was preparing for a wrestling tournament his freshman year of high school when a referee pointed out a suspicious spot on his back...
Arlene Holden’s family knows all too well that cancer touches everyone. Over the past two decades, Arlene’s daughters, Gayle Kuoni and Lerryn...
Current screening guidelines suggest that everyone should get their first colonoscopy at age 45 if they are at average risk for colon cancer...
A woman could have her fallopian tubes removed for any number of reasons. Sometimes, it’s necessary to treat an ectopic pregnancy or to resolve...
In December 2021, Luke Miller went to the emergency room because of pain in his side. An ultrasound revealed a small spot on his liver. Two...
If you know someone going through cancer treatment, you might feel eager to help, but not quite sure what to do.
Should you offer them...
As a member of the MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors (BOV), Vijay Goradia has been a long-time supporter of MD Anderson. But in...
If you’ve never heard of a fecal microbiota transplant before, the concept might seem a bit startling at first.
But transferring...
After a Mardi Gras parade in February 2019, Taylor Fradella-Doucet noticed some soreness in her thigh, but she chalked it up to evidence of...
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy has been an amazing advance for treating blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma and multiple...
Liver cancer is one of the most quickly increasing types of cancer in the United States due to a poor lifestyle causing obesity, diabetes,...
Our cells can die in many ways, one of which is ferroptosis. Recent studies reveal that ferroptosis plays a significant role in tumor suppression...
Single-cell sequencing transformed our ability to study cells individually and with much higher resolution, giving us a clearer picture of...
Tertiary lymphoid structures are highly organized clusters of immune cells that form in non-lymphoid tissues. They’re often found at sites...
Pets can provide emotional support, companionship and stress relief during cancer treatment. But cancer patients should exercise caution when...
You may already know that people tend to feel loved best when friends and family show affection in the ways that they find the most meaningful...
I’ve been diagnosed with six different cancers over the last 50 years: testicular, prostate, leukemia, bladder, pancreatic and kidney. All...
Neurofibromatosis is a collection of three different genetic disorders that cause fibrous tumors to form around nerves in the body. Neurofibromatosis...
Oral thrush is a fungal infection of the mouth often caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans. But why do people receiving cancer treatment...
My husband, Donald, and I had been dating for less than a year in June 2010, when he was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkin...
When Josephine Spence experienced a sudden, agonizing pain in her right calf, her husband and daughter urged her to go to the hospital right...
When I first joined the faculty at MD Anderson in 2012, I didn’t really intend to stay, even though I was one of only two diabetes specialists...
When you act as the caregiver for a cancer patient, it’s easy to let your own needs take a back seat sometimes. After all, they are the sick...
From 2013 to 2015, Mike Headley and his wife, Betty, kicked off their retirement by traveling to 30 states in their RV. When the couple returned...
Jordan Rance was only 11 years old when she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2005.
“I didn’t have any symptoms,” she says. “I got...
My son Benjamin was born weighing only 3 pounds. He stayed in the NICU for seven months. It was challenging and financially draining....
B cells are an important part of the immune system. One of their jobs is to neutralize the threat from a foreign invader known as a pathogen...
Redness or another change in the skin color of the breast, swelling on one side and/or a rash that appears quickly — sometimes literally overnight...
Overcoming cancer or completing treatment can make many survivors feel like they’re on top of the world. But there’s another very real, raw...
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), roughly 6 in every 10 adults live with some form of chronic illness. Many are severe enough...
There are four main types of thyroid cells: follicular, papillary, medullary and Hurthle. While they’re all different, each of these cells...
What does it mean when your cancer has spread? Many patients given a cancer diagnosis of metastatic cancer or stage IV cancer do not know...
I’ve been in treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma for more than 30 years. Since I was first diagnosed in 1992, I’ve had radiation therapy, a...
The symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and the symptoms of bladder cancer can be very similar. Both may involve pain while urinating...
You’ve probably heard that a colonoscopy is the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening and prevention. But you may still have questions...
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck. It’s responsible for the hormones that control your heart rate, blood...
When a patient receives a cancer diagnosis, one of the things their doctor might refer to is whether their cancer has microsatellite instability...
One reason ovarian cancer often comes with a poor prognosis is that the disease is not usually diagnosed until it’s already in the latter...
Taking care of myself is selfish.
All of the support available is for patients.
Nobody really understands what I'm going through...
Nearly eight years ago, I was undergoing surgery at MD Anderson to remove a low-grade brain tumor. My treatment lasted about 18 months. Although...
My son, Dan Hund, was everything a parent could ever want: a good student, a state high school football champion, a college graduate with...
When Regina Gibbs began having nasal congestion and a sore throat in late 2020, she assumed she’d caught COVID-19. The symptoms were similar...
Cervical cancer can be detected with a Pap test. Breast cancer can be detected with mammograms and clinical breast exams. But ovarian cancer...
It’s normal to feel a bit nervous after a colon cancer diagnosis. Questions about treatment options, lifestyle changes and life expectancy...
In the fall of 2020, Bill Middelthon felt something like a canker sore in his mouth. Normally, canker sores heal on their own in about 2 to...
Looking at his career, it might seem like Hussein Tawbi, M.D., Ph.D., was destined to become one of the founding leaders of MD...
If you’ve been diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, you might have questions. For instance, is DCIS the same thing as stage 0...
Navigating life with a food allergy is often a challenge on its own. Throw in a cancer diagnosis on top of it, and nourishing yourself properly...
In November 2020, I returned to work after spending years at home with my then 6-year-old daughter. I started noticing irregular vaginal bleeding...
If you need an oophorectomy as a part of your ovarian cancer treatment, you probably have some questions.
How much of your internal...
Nolan Maxie, 84, has been motivating those around him to donate blood for nearly six decades. His dedication to helping others through blood...
Being part of a community doesn’t have to mean conforming to others. I’ve found my community at MD Anderson. We celebrate our differences...
You may already know that it’s important to wash your hands, wear a face mask and avoid sick people while neutropenic.
But is there...
The palate — or roof of the mouth — consists of two sections. The soft area toward the back of the mouth is considered a part of the throat...
You may already know that MRIs and CT scans are two of the imaging methods doctors use to diagnose and stage cancer.
But do you...
Body changes are a normal, expected part of pregnancy for most women. In addition to a growing belly, you can also experience changes to your...
If you shop online or use social media at all, you’ve probably seen at least one advertisement recently for topical magnesium sprays or transdermal...
By the autumn of 2017, I’d been working as a grant program manager in the Department of Translational Molecular Pathology on the research...
I’m taking medication.
I just got over the flu.
I have a chronic health condition.
These are three common reasons...
Before I was diagnosed with stage IV salivary gland cancer at age 65, I’d thought of MD Anderson as a place where only people with serious...
When Ben Gadot’s brain tumor symptoms began in 2013, he was just 3 months old. The first sign was a visual change in his eyes. &...
Last updated on Nov. 3, 2023
Like hundreds of thousands of starlings aloft in the sky flying together to create a mass that swoops...
With the single spark of an idea, MD Anderson’s researchers – some of the best and brightest minds in the field – have the freedom and support...
Before moving to Hong Kong with my husband for his job in 2004, I was an ER and neurosurgery nurse in the Texas Medical Center. I really liked...
Courtney Holladay’s connection to MD Anderson’s mission began at age 4 when she learned her mom had ovarian cancer. “I don’t remember much...
CAR T cell therapy is a type of immunotherapy used to treat lymphoma, multiple myeloma and some forms of leukemia. The treatment modifies...
If you need radiation therapy as a part of your breast cancer treatment, you may have questions about side effects.
What are the most...
Doyle Bosque always felt called to become a nurse. But early in his career, he questioned that decision.
“Some days can be especially...
After losing her mother and six of her 15 siblings to cancer, everything Marvetta Walker does as executive director for Projects and Operations...
Rappelling up a rock-climbing wall was Akilah Lopez’s greatest challenge at MD Anderson’s Camp Family Fun Day in August 2022.
“They...
For Benjamin Schrank, M.D., Ph.D., personalized medicine is about more than tailoring treatment.
Schrank, a resident physician...
Rectal cancer can impact many of the body’s most basic functions. So, it’s important to find a surgeon who understands the balance between...
A new COVID-19 subvariant called XBB1.5 is on the rise across the U.S.
Early reports indicate that it is much more contagious...
Coming from a long line of educators all the way back to her great-grandmother, Toysha Mayer, D.H.Sc., swore she’d choose a different career...
Gum disease is far more common than any type of gum cancer.
But how do you know if you have gingivitis, periodontitis or cancer...
Sangeeta Goswami, M.D., Ph.D., always has been a “people person.” Her love of her patients and her colleagues has fueled her work in both...
MD Anderson serves patients from across the globe while making its home in one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States....
Surgery is a common part of colon cancer treatment. Just about every patient diagnosed with stage I-III colon cancer will have surgery at...
If you’re receiving chemotherapy as a part of your cancer treatment, you’ve probably already learned a few tricks to make the experience easier...
Like most college seniors, graduation, starting a career and making a mark on the world are top of mind for Saloni Cholia. An ecology and...