Chronic myeloid leukemia survivor: Why I joined a clinical trial at MD Anderson
When I was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in 2005, I was flabbergasted. There was no history of cancer in my family. I was only 42. And, I felt perfectly fine.
But routine blood work at my annual physical showed my white blood cell count was significantly elevated. It was more than four times the upper limit of the normal range. There was no question that I had leukemia. All that was left to decide was where to go...
Olympic swimmer with acoustic neuroma finds connection and healing at MD Anderson
Clark Burckle Jr., now 36 years old, is no stranger to adversity. Clark represented the United States in the 2012 Olympics, competing in the...
Should you do Dry January? Experts weigh in
January is a popular time to reflect on health goals and habits. After the holiday season’s many opportunities for celebratory drinks and...
Daughter honors dad by giving blood in his memory
Facing the holidays after the death of a loved one can be incredibly tough, but Valeria Medrano is channeling her grief into action and gratitude.
Valeria wrote to MD Anderson to express appreciation for the “great care” her father, Luis Sergio Medrano, received during his three years of treatment for liposarcoma, a rare cancer that develops in the body’s fatty tissue.
Shortly after Luis’ death this past August, Valeria...
Patient access representative supports patients, team during hurricane
As a patient access representative for Lymphoma, Graciela “Grace” Chavez is the first point of contact for many new MD Anderson patients....
11 new research advances from the past year
Over the past year, MD Anderson researchers and clinicians have investigated the gut microbiome, examined the earliest genesis of lung adenocarcinoma...
5 changes MD Anderson made to improve the patient and caregiver experience this past year
At MD Anderson, we are committed to exceptional patient care and research each day. That drive to care for patients and their families goes...
Menin inhibitor clinical trial puts pediatric leukemia patient in remission
When David Stan was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in the summer of 2023, his parents, Emil and Maria, were stunned. Cancer doesn’t...
Lung nodules: What you need to know
Lung nodules — or pulmonary nodules — are small growths that can develop in the lungs. By definition, they are no larger than 3 cm, or about...
6 breast cancer myths you shouldn’t believe
Can wearing underwire bras cause breast cancer? What about using antiperspirants containing aluminum or eating foods made with soybeans? ...
Finding hope for cancer patients in ferroptosis research
Guang Lei, M.D., Ph.D., spends his days in a lab studying ferroptosis, a type of programmed cell death.
But it’s not a love of science...
Understanding allogeneic stem cell transplants: What you need to know
Stem cell transplants use healthy, immature cells to replace those that either aren’t working properly in a person’s bone marrow or have been...
Stage IV lung cancer survivor: Why you should start your treatment at MD Anderson
After watching my grandmother die with emphysema, I resolved never to smoke. So, when I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer — and told...
What is a partial hysterectomy? Differences, benefits and risk factors
“Partial hysterectomy” is one of those phrases that isn’t very specific. It’s not always clear what the term means. So, most doctors try to...
Stage III ovarian cancer survivor: Don’t ignore your symptoms
When I was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer in July 2023, it hit me like a thunderbolt. Ovarian cancer doesn’t run in my family. But...
What is an eye freckle? 7 things to know
An eye freckle is a dark-colored spot on the eye. Doctors may also call it a nevus or mole. Nevi refers to more than one freckle.
Eye...
What to know about metastatic prostate cancer
Metastatic prostate cancer is prostate cancer that has spread outside of the prostate to other parts of the body. This is also known as stage...
Journal prompts for cancer patients and caregivers
Journaling is a helpful way to process events, express emotions and reflect on growth and progress. But journaling can also feel overwhelming...
4 things to know about cortisol and stress
Stress and cortisol have been linked ever since early stress research identified cortisol as the main mediator of stress – that is, the main...