Hepatitis B and your cancer risk
Hepatitis B is the leading cause of liver cancer in the world. However, hepatitis B doesn't always have symptoms. This can make it difficult for people to know they have it and to seek treatment that can reduce their risk for liver damage and liver cancer.
But while the symptoms aren’t always obvious, the good news is there is a simple way to screen for hepatitis B, a vaccine that can prevent hepatitis B and effective hepatitis...
Austin breast cancer survivor: Why I went to MD Anderson for lymphedema treatment
I was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in April 2019, after noticing a lump in my right breast between screening mammograms. I thought...
Should you take a daily probiotic supplement?
Probiotics are beneficial live bacteria that support gut health.
In addition to being present...
Glioblastoma caregiver: Why I support neuroscience research at MD Anderson
When my late husband, James Broach, was diagnosed with a type of brain tumor called astrocytoma in 2010, it came as a huge shock. He was only 34 at the time. He was also a vibrant, otherwise healthy man, who played competitive tennis several times a week.
We sought treatment for James at MD Anderson after a family friend referred us to neurosurgeon Dr. Frederick Lang. Over the next three years, James underwent three...
How to cope with cancer ghosting
The verb ‘ghosting’ commonly describes when a friend, partner or even family member — who is still alive and well — simply vanishes from your...
CAR NK cell therapy clinical trial puts follicular lymphoma survivor into remission
When JC Cox was diagnosed with a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma called follicular lymphoma in 2006, the now-retired HVAC technician sought treatment...
Stage IV bladder cancer caregiver: Why I’ll support MD Anderson until the day I die
When my late husband, Ronnie, was diagnosed with stage IV bladder cancer in 2015, we both knew that our days together were numbered. The disease...
Do all patients receiving radiation to the head or neck need a feeding tube?
Historically, most head and neck cancer patients who needed radiation therapy have had a feeding tube installed as a matter of course. ...
Young adult stage II breast cancer survivor: Why I sought treatment at MD Anderson
When I was diagnosed with stage II invasive ductal carcinoma in the spring of 2022, it came as a shock. It didn’t seem possible — even as...
Easy strength training you can do at home
Just about every movement we do, like walking up stairs, carrying groceries and picking up our grandchildren, requires some strength. Our...
Mucosal melanoma survivor trusts MD Anderson to treat rare cancer
Joy McDevitt was diagnosed with a rare cancer called mucosal melanoma of the nasal cavity on Aug. 6, 2024. She had seen an ENT because she...
The benefits of a plant-based diet
Even in a world of ever-expanding menus and blink-and-you'll-miss them health trends, certain dietary advice never seems to go out of style...
Understanding liposarcoma: Types, symptoms, prognosis and treatment
Liposarcoma is a type of soft tissue sarcoma that develops in the fat cells in your body. It accounts for 15% to 20% of soft tissue sarcoma...
Is cancer hereditary?
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, you might be wondering how and why you got it.
Was it something that happened spontaneously?...
What to expect during a clinical breast exam
While mammograms are the gold standard breast imaging for breast cancer screening, they are performed along with a clinical breast exam. In...
MD Anderson helps bladder cancer survivor through recurrences
What began as a summer family vacation in New York ended with a bladder cancer diagnosis for Houston-area resident Bill Hennessey.
...
Floor of mouth cancer: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
The floor of the mouth describes the area underneath your tongue that extends along the margins of your jaw. It’s considered part of the oral...
5 notable presentations from ESMO 2025
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress brings together international experts for collaborative discussions on every area...
How much sleep do I need?
Sleep plays a vital role in our growth, development and health maintenance, so it’s important to get enough sleep.
But a good night...
5-time cancer survivor: Dual diagnoses led me to MD Anderson
The first time I had cancer, I was in my late 20s. What I thought was a persistent zit on my nose turned out to be basal cell carcinoma. I...
Can brain tumors cause personality changes?
A brain tumor diagnosis is life-changing. Symptoms can appear suddenly, affecting both your physical and mental health.
Your brain...
5 things to know about clonal hematopoiesis
Bone marrow is the factory for our blood cells. New cells are created as old cells divide and split. During that process, a mistake can sometimes...
Why the Champion Sisters continue to give cancer the boot
For the Champion Sisters, singing together comes as naturally as finishing each other’s sentences — both of which they frequently do. Twins...
3 recent advances in pancreatic cancer research
About 80% of pancreatic cancers are found when the disease is in its advanced stages. That means it either cannot be removed surgically or...
Does testosterone cause cancer?
Testosterone.
It’s the male hormone that supports sexual function, increases muscle mass and strength, and gives men their deeper voice...
IQOS: 4 questions about this tobacco product, answered
“IQOS” (pronounced EYE-kose) is an alternative to cigarettes that uses heat rather than fire to deliver its nicotine payload. <...
Cancer recurrence: 4 questions to ask
You’ve finished your cancer treatment and shown no evidence of disease — for weeks, months or maybe even years. Then, a routine scan or bloodwork...
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor thankful for clinical trial
When Ian Leybas was diagnosed with a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma called peripheral T-cell lymphoma in 2019, he and his wife educated...
5-fluorouracil/5-FU: 5 things to know about this common chemotherapy drug
5-fluorouracil (pronounced “flure-oh-YOOR-ah-sill”), or 5-FU for short, is a well-established chemotherapy drug that interferes with a specific...
Beans 101: What to know and why it matters
Eating beans is an easy way to boost the amount of fiber, iron and other essential nutrients in your diet. When combined with whole grains...
What is esthesioneuroblastoma? Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Esthesioneuroblastoma, also called olfactory neuroblastoma, is a cancerous tumor that originates in the nasal cavity.
It’s a very rare...
What to expect at your first mammogram
You may feel nervous about getting your first screening mammogram. After all, it’s your first one, so you don’t know exactly what to expect...