‘How I knew I had lymphoma’: 6 survivors describe their symptoms
Night sweats, persistent fevers and unexplained weight loss are three of the most common symptoms of lymphoma, whether they stem from...
Radiation therapy, the immune system and what’s ahead
Radiation therapy is often thought of as a treatment for localized cancer that hasn’t spread. But when paired with other therapies, it...
How MD Anderson’s global oncology commitment is improving...
MD Anderson has a clear mission: to end cancer. However, our efforts go far beyond our campuses in the Greater Houston area. To make...
Intrathecal pain pump improves pancreatic cancer patient’s life
In 2021, J. David Garrett, Ph.D., began to experience pain in his upper abdomen and back. He initially blamed it on acid reflux. When...
Radiation Planning Assistant: Delivering on the promise of...
Adoption of radiation therapy technology has increased around the world to the point that access to the technology itself is often no...
11 things to know about liver biopsies
If you’ve been told you need a liver biopsy, you might have some questions. What will the liver biopsy reveal? Will the procedure...
Multiple myeloma and spine cancer survivor: ‘Always think...
In 2022, Emily Shults, then 47, had recently moved to Magnolia, Texas, from California, to be closer to family. During the move, she...
Using multi-omics to advance ovarian cancer treatment
Every day on her way to her lab, Sammy Ferri-Borgogno, Ph.D., passed through the oncology waiting room. Seeing the faces, observing...
Here are the seasonal vaccines you need this fall
Fall is a busy time of year. Back-to-school is in full force, and the holidays are on the horizon. It’s also when new flu and COVID-19...
How to stay active when you don’t feel your best
When you don’t feel well, it may seem natural to stay curled in bed or parked on the couch while you recover. But what should you do...
What is leukoplakia? Symptoms, risk factors and treatment
Leukoplakia is the scientific name for abnormal white patches that develop inside the mouth. They can be a symptom of oral cancer or a...
Leukemia survivor, breast cancer caregiver: Why I joined MD...
My wife, Lorraine, is a 17-year breast cancer survivor, thanks to the treatment she received at MD Anderson in 2007. So, when I was...
Understanding kidney pain: Common causes, symptoms and when...
Kidney cancers don’t generally cause pain in patients before diagnosis. That’s because the most common types of kidney cancer tend to...
9 things to know about lip cancer
Lip cancer describes cancer that develops on the inside or outside of the lip. Anyplace from where the lips touch each other and...
Innovative directions in immunotherapy research
Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses a patient’s immune system to target their cancer cells. Some common types of...
3 myths you shouldn’t believe about integrative medicine
You might think that the terms “integrative medicine” and “alternative medicine” are interchangeable, or that they mean the same...
5 things to know about grains
Grains are small seeds that we eat every day. But how does our body use them? And are they healthy? We spoke with wellness dietitian...
Bone marrow biopsy explained: Process, pain management and...
A bone marrow biopsy is a procedure that helps diagnose diseases and other conditions in the blood and bone marrow. MD Anderson...
Myxoid liposarcoma: Diagnosis, treatment and prognosis
Myxoid liposarcoma is a rare cancer that accounts for about 30% to 40% of liposarcoma cases. This makes it the second most common type...
Are tampons bad for you?
Recently, period products have raised questions after a study found heavy metals in some brands of tampons.
While very small amounts...
Renal medullary carcinoma: 5 things to know about this rare...
Renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) is a rare and extremely aggressive kidney cancer. In the United States, it is diagnosed most...