Is hepatitis B curable?
Hepatitis B (HBV) is a common viral infection that targets liver cells. According to the World Health Organization, about a third of the world’s population had been exposed to it as of June 2026, and roughly 254 million people have a chronic hepatitis B infection.
But how serious is hepatitis B? Can you catch it just by kissing someone? And can hepatitis B be cured? Here’s what you need to know.
What is the main cause of hepatitis...
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN): 7 things to know about this rare leukemia
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a leukemia so rare that it affects only between 500 and 1,000 people in the U.S. each...
Is peanut butter good for you? A dietitian answers
Not all foods fit neatly into one category or another. Whole grains, for instance, don’t just contain carbohydrates. They have a little protein...
30-year brain tumor survivor grateful for UT MD Anderson
Phenomenal.
That’s how Kendra Warren describes her UT MD Anderson care team.
“UT MD Anderson is the best. I would never go to another hospital,” says the 56-year-old brain cancer survivor. Her care team has managed her ongoing treatment and coordinated her long-term care since her first appointment in 2000.
This year, as Kendra celebrates 30 years of survival, she’s reminded of how far she’s come and is thankful for...
Tumor boards: What they are, how they work and why they matter
When you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, you want to feel confident that every possible treatment option has been carefully considered....
Melanoma survivor grateful for personalized cancer vaccine clinical trial
Tony Hout first noticed a sore on the top of his ear after he got a bad sunburn while watching his son play soccer in the summer of 2023....
Fever during cancer treatment: When to seek care
We often warn our cancer patients here at UT MD Anderson to alert their care teams if they develop a fever.
But how high does your...
Dandelion root: Benefits, side effects and how to try it
You may have heard that dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) offer nutritional benefits. It’s true that this common plant — often considered...
ESMO 2026: 5 top studies
Our faculty at UT MD Anderson conduct studies at all stages of the research cycle. I’m especially excited about five studies our faculty members...
Are itchy breasts ever a symptom of cancer?
The skin on your breasts may itch for many different reasons. It could be because you’re allergic to a new laundry detergent. Or your skin...
Cervical cancer survivor: Why I trust UT MD Anderson
Do you know that stress scale that ranks traumatic life events? Like the death of a close family member or a major illness? Well, I had three...
Cancer-related cognitive impairment: 6 questions to ask yourself
Have you ever struggled to think of a certain word, recall where you left your car keys or remember why you walked into a particular room?...
Total pelvic exenteration survivor: ‘Attitude is everything’
When I was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in late 2023, I was treated initially near my home in Cincinnati. I know a lot of medical...
Bloating: Causes, relief and when to see a doctor
Most people have experienced bloating from time to time. It often occurs after a large meal, around your menstrual cycle or because of something...
How to detect colon cancer without a colonoscopy
Current screening guidelines suggest that people at average risk for colorectal cancer should get their first colonoscopy at age 45. But concerns...
Ecchymosis: 7 things to know about bruising and cancer
If you’ve ever bumped your shin on a car door, dropped something heavy on your foot by accident, or taken a tumble off a bicycle, you’re probably...
Finding meaning in my stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis
When I was diagnosed with stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer in April 2021, I decided that I wanted to make the experience mean something...
Smoking hookah: Health risks and side effects
You probably know that smoking cigarettes poses many health risks like cancer, heart disease and lung disease — in addition to being addictive...
Stage 4 lung cancer survivor: A shift in perspective helped me find gratitude
I’ve never been a smoker and have always lived an extremely healthy lifestyle. So, when I was diagnosed with a rare stage 4 lung cancer a...
What is inflammaging?
There’s a delicate balance that’s required when it comes to inflammation and your health. Without it, your body would never heal from an infection...
Art Space volunteer uses drawings to make an impact and build connections
Art has long been recognized as having healing power. That’s one of the reasons Leslie Cromeans chose to volunteer at UT MD Anderson’s Art...
‘How I knew I had breast cancer’: Survivors share their stories
You might think that finding a lump is the most common way to learn you have breast cancer. But more than half of all breast cancers in the...
Young adult ovarian cancer survivor: ‘Be aggressive when it comes to your health’
It took several months before Elizabeth Jardinella learned the cause of the mysterious symptoms she’d been having since giving birth to her...