Second opinion, rare interventional radiology procedure save stage IV pancreatic cancer patient
When retired geologist and author David Allard was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in August 2020, his local doctor told him he had less than six months to live.
“I was only 62 at the time,” David recalls. “I hadn’t had any symptoms. And I’d always been very fit and active. So, I couldn’t accept that prognosis.”
The Texas Hill Country resident sought a second opinion at MD Anderson. Gastroenterologist...
Alcohol affects sleep – here's how
For cancer prevention, it’s best not to drink alcohol. If you choose to drink, be aware of the cancer risks, aim to drink less often and have...
Top four questions I receive about cancer survivorship care
I can normally tell within the first 2-3 minutes of meeting someone if they’ve received the proper orientation about what to expect from me...
Teen’s ‘powered by people’ presentation highlights mother’s experience at MD Anderson
Ivan Espinoza has aspired to be a physical therapist since middle school, when he created his own bodybuilding program to better manage his weight.
Now, the 18-year-old from Edinburg, Texas, hopes to work at MD Anderson someday, after accompanying his mother, Marcela de Leon Espinoza, to just one radiation therapy session at MD Anderson The Woodlands.
“He was really impressed by how friendly, professional and...
How can you tell if a mole is cancerous?
Maybe a new spot catches your eye while you’re drying off from your shower. Or maybe the spot you swear used to be flat has suddenly started...
Tips for using AI to find cancer information
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way many of us find information online. Only a few years ago, a web search would pull up pages...
Using math to answer cancer’s biggest questions
One of the most important parts of science is asking the right questions. As an engineer trying to break into medical research, Joseph Butner...
Can breastfeeding really lower your breast cancer risk?
You probably already know that breastfeeding will give your baby a healthy start. But that’s not its only health benefit. It can also lower...
Should you be getting regular mental health checkups?
You may already know the importance of an annual physical, especially if you’re managing chronic health conditions such as hypothyroidism,...
Astrocytoma survivor gives back to MD Anderson
Jim Bartlett, now 57, was a self-described workaholic before his brain tumor diagnosis in 2022.
“I’ve been practicing for almost...
10 thyroid myths you shouldn’t believe
Have you ever heard that people with thyroid disorders shouldn’t eat certain vegetables? Or that you can treat an underactive thyroid gland...
Is BMI the best body weight calculator?
Maintaining a healthy weight puts you at a lower risk for more than 10 types of cancer. But what's the best way to determine if your weight...