After losing their son to cancer, parents support Kinder Children’s Cancer Center
Ethan Perry was an outgoing kid with a big personality. He enjoyed playing sports, creating inventions and playing violin in his middle school orchestra.
“Ethan was outgoing, funny, curious and always kind. He was an extrovert and always volunteering to help someone,” says his mother, Angie Perry. “Anytime we’d go anywhere in the neighborhood, we’d hear, ‘Hi, Ethan.’ Everyone knew him. He spread kindness wherever he went.”...
‘Drug hunter’ deploys AI to accelerate path to new therapies
When Tim Heffernan, Ph.D., arrived at MD Anderson in 2011, he saw an opportunity to fundamentally change how cancer drugs are developed. With...
Understanding VEXAS Syndrome: Why this often-missed condition affects men over 50
VEXAS syndrome is a clonal blood disorder that can trigger widespread inflammation throughout the body and mostly affects men over age 50....
When a breast cancer oncologist becomes a breast cancer patient
Jennifer Litton, M.D., knows more than most about breast cancer. As a breast medical oncologist and MD Anderson’s chief clinical research officer, she oversees the world’s largest cancer clinical trials program, which includes many trials that determine the latest and best treatments for breast cancer patients. She herself has led multiple clinical trials that have changed the way oncologists treat breast cancer today.
And in fall...
How to improve your lymphatic system
You probably know that you have a whole lymphatic system in your body. But do you know what it does?
The lymphatic system is a crucial...
‘How I knew I had throat cancer’: Survivors share their symptoms
For high school football coach Mark Teague, the only symptom of throat cancer he noticed was a small lump beneath his jaw.
“I...
Leveraging lessons from cancer immunotherapy to develop better treatments for autoimmunity
Immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment, helping countless patients live longer, healthier lives. But researchers are continuing to...
Leukemia survivor finds companionship of rescue dog during treatment
Mark Janes’ chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) diagnosis came after he’d initially visited his doctor for swollen lymph nodes in his neck....
A dream realized: Building attendant helps other families touched by cancer
Aurora Calderon was 12 years old and living with her family in Mexico when her sister was diagnosed with leukemia. Her mother had dreamed...
Kidney cancer specialists: 3 things to know about renal cell carcinoma (RCC)
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the scientific name for kidney cancer. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma accounts for about 75% of all new kidney...
‘How I knew I had lung cancer’: 5 survivors share their symptoms
Chest pain, shortness of breath and a persistent cough can all be symptoms of lung cancer.
But they can also be signs of other conditions...
Energy efficiency empowering the future of cancer care
“Energy efficiency has very little to do with turning off lights,” deadpans Greg Norris, a mechanical engineer who directs MD Anderson’s Energy...
What is dysplasia?
“Dysplasia” is the scientific term for “abnormal cells,” which don’t look the way they’re supposed to under a microscope. These abnormal cells...
Wired into wellness: Get to know Chief Wellness Officer Jennifer Bickel, M.D.
Ask Jennifer Bickel, M.D., about wellness, and you’ll quickly learn that she doesn’t think of it as a perk...
How stress affects cancer risk
Stress is a normal part of life. You feel it when you’re preparing for the holidays, stuck in traffic or worrying about a friend’s health....
‘How I knew I had cervical cancer’: 4 survivors describe their symptoms
Like many women diagnosed with cervical cancer, Linda Emery didn’t initially have any symptoms. She didn’t even know she had the disease...
How an electrical engineer is making a big impact on cancer research
Xiling Shen, Ph.D., was an electrical engineering professor when a landmark discovery prompted him to shift the focus of his work and dedicate...
How to make a healthier smoothie
Is your smoothie as healthy as you think it is? Smoothies can be a great source of nutrients. But they can also be a source of extra sugar...