Triple-negative breast cancer survivor: MD Anderson inspired me to resume triathlons
Before I retired from teaching in May 2014, I was very active as a soccer and volleyball coach. I’d do push-up competitions alongside my junior high students and join them on the court or field as they practiced, then rollerblade or play recreational adult league soccer afterward. I did six or seven sprint triathlons, too, over the years, which have shorter distances than the regular ones.
Then I injured my right arm somehow...
8 ways to say, ‘Don’t smoke around me’
Trying to take better control of your health? Steer clear of secondhand smoke.
Here’s the surprising reason: The amount of many...
Anal cancer vs. hemorrhoids: How to know the difference
You may feel a bit uncomfortable talking about issues with your bottom, but you shouldn’t. It’s important to see a doctor if you’re experiencing...
What to know about saffron
Saffron is an herb from the saffron crocus flower. It gives dishes from rice to stew a burst of flavor and a pop of color. Saffron is also used in traditional medicine. Today, researchers are exploring its use for conditions ranging from mental health to cancer.
So, can spicing up your diet or taking saffron supplements help your health? We asked MD Anderson nutrition support dietitian Elizabeth Chin and Integrative Medicine physician...
Stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor: Why I’m excited about MD Anderson coming to Austin
I grew up in Beaumont, about 85 miles northeast of Houston. Everyone there knows that MD Anderson is the best place to go for ...
Treatment nurse navigator supports patients through cancer care
A cancer diagnosis can be incredibly scary and overwhelming for patients and their families. There are new terms to learn, side effects to...