Committed to making cervical cancer screening easier
When it comes to eliminating cervical cancer, prevention and screening are vital. Behavioral science and cancer researcher Jane Montealegre, Ph.D., recently joined MD Anderson to advance cervical cancer screening.
We recently spoke with her to learn more about her background, her work and why she joined MD Anderson. Here’s what she said.
How did you get your start as a cancer researcher?Growing up in Guatemala, I was mesmerized...
What is a partial hysterectomy? Differences, benefits and risk factors
“Partial hysterectomy” is one of those phrases that isn’t very specific. It’s not always clear what the term means. So, most doctors try to...
6 pap smear questions, answered
It's a procedure that goes by many names: Pap smear, Papanicolaou test, Pap test, cytology or simply a ‘Pap.’
At MD Anderson, we refer...
How MD Anderson’s global oncology commitment is improving cancer care worldwide
MD Anderson has a clear mission: to end cancer. However, our efforts go far beyond our campuses in the Greater Houston area. To make the biggest impact, we’re making our expertise and care more accessible to the providers, patients and communities who need it most.
Achieving a future without cancer requires that we work together – locally, nationally and globally. MD Anderson’s Global Oncology Program collaborates with governments...
Immunotherapy clinical trial allows cervical cancer survivor to thrive
Jana Selman wants to share her experience on a clinical trial for cervical cancer with anyone who could benefit from knowing about it....
What's the best way to quit smoking?
Smoking is on the decline. But if you are one of the 28 million Americans still smoking, you probably know how hard it is to quit.
I have HPV. Now what?
We all hope the awkwardness is over after we get our Pap and HPV tests. So hearing that you have tested positive for HPV can be a blow...
HPV tests with self-collection: What to know
This month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved self-collection to test for HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer. As a researcher...
5 precancerous conditions and what you can do about them
You may already know that some types of colon polyps can develop into colorectal cancer. Or, that cervical dysplasia can sometimes lead to...
Sentinel lymph node biopsy: What cancer patients should know
We often hear about lymph nodes when we talk about how cancer spreads. That’s because when cancer starts to spread, it often goes to the lymph...