Cell therapy clinical trial could bring hope for patients with T-cell lymphoma and beyond
During his medical residency, Sattva Neelapu, M.D., felt the pull of oncology. He was drawn to the opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives. He was motivated by the challenge of treating such aggressive diseases.
But he couldn’t help noticing that chemotherapy, radiation and surgery all had limitations. And he hated seeing his patients suffer from the side effects that came with these standard pillars of cancer...
Does red light therapy work for peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that occurs outside of your brain and spinal cord. It can cause weakness, numbness and pain — most commonly...
5 detox myths: The truth about cleanses and liver detox
Detox diets or cleanses have grown in popularity over recent years on social media and in online health forums. The idea is that these detoxes...
What is the blood-brain barrier, and how can we get past it to treat cancer?
One of the most significant challenges for treating brain cancers is the blood-brain barrier, which protects the brain but also prevents certain drugs and therapies from getting through to where they are needed.
UT MD Anderson researchers are exploring methods to better deliver medications across the blood-brain barrier to treat patients with cancers of the brain and nervous system.
Here’s what to know about the blood-brain...
4-time cancer survivor finds security and comfort at UT MD Anderson
When Tamara Mitchell first came to UT MD Anderson in November 2023, she had already been diagnosed with three types of cancer.
In 2018...
4 things to know about peptides
Your social media feed is probably full of talk about peptides. Influencers claim this dietary supplement can boost your health in various...
6 tips to lower your blood sugar
Blood glucose is the main type of sugar found in your blood. It is also called blood sugar. The hormone insulin, produced by your pancreas...
Why my husband and I support cancer research at UT MD Anderson
A good friend and breast cancer survivor once told me, “If you ever get diagnosed with cancer, go straight to UT MD Anderson.” So, when my...
Is DEET bad for you? 9 things to know about bug spray
Because many insects are cold-blooded, they’re more active in the summer when they get more energy from warm weather to feed and reproduce...
Duodenal cancer: 8 things to know about this rare gastrointestinal cancer
The duodenum is the first part of your small intestine, also known as your small bowel. It is connected to your stomach. It helps with digestion...
Sinus infections and cancer treatment: What to know
While they sit in the middle of your face, you may not think much about your sinuses until they start giving you trouble.
“Think of...
2-time cancer survivor thankful for UT MD Anderson’s guidance and expertise
When Armando Gallegos was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer at age 52, he was shocked. Cancer did not run in his family.
He’d...
Bemotrizinol 101: What to know about this new sunscreen ingredient
There’s a new ingredient coming to sunscreens in the U.S. soon. Known as bemotrizinol, this chemical compound has been widely used in Europe...
Does a cold plunge have health benefits?
You’ve probably seen athletes sitting a tub of ice water after a competition. This practice of cold-water immersion — also known as a cold...
Doctor and stage 4 stomach cancer survivor thankful for clinical trial at UT MD Anderson
As an emergency physician who comes from a family of health are workers, Derek Cooney, M.D., has dealt with his share of challenging situations...