Can UV light really be used as a cancer treatment?
Normally, you probably hear health care professionals talk about ultraviolet (UV) light regarding sun safety.??
That¡¯s because exposure to the sun¡¯s UV light is connected to so many different types of skin cancer, including:?
basal cell carcinoma squamous cell carcinoma melanomaBut did you know that UV light can sometimes be used to treat cancer or its side effects, rather than cause it? We spoke with stem...
4-time rare sarcoma survivor finds new treatment options ¡ª and hope ¡ª at MD Anderson
By the end of 2022, Idaho resident Patty Hornby had already endured three major surgeries to remove a rare, recurrent soft tissue sarcoma...
Food allergies vs. cancer symptoms: How can you tell the difference?
Diarrhea, itching and rashes can all be signs of a food allergy. They could also be symptoms of some cancers, including colorectal cancer,...
Second opinion, rare interventional radiology procedure save stage IV pancreatic cancer patient
When retired geologist and author David Allard was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in August 2020, his local doctor told him he had less than six months to live.???
¡°I was only 62 at the time,¡± David recalls. ¡°I hadn¡¯t had any symptoms. And I¡¯d always been very fit and active. So, I couldn¡¯t accept that prognosis.¡±??
The Texas Hill Country resident sought a second opinion at MD Anderson. Gastroenterologist...
Teen¡¯s ¡®powered by people¡¯ presentation highlights mother¡¯s experience at MD Anderson
Ivan Espinoza has aspired to be a physical therapist since middle school, when he created his own bodybuilding program to better manage his...
Six nurses reflect on MD Anderson¡¯s sixth Magnet designation
It¡¯s official: MD Anderson has been re-designated a Magnet Recognized hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).? ...
5 little-known breast cancer facts
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. But there are still some things you might not know about it.??
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10 cancer symptoms women shouldn't ignore
If you¡¯re a relatively healthy young woman, cancer may not even be on your radar yet. But it should be, regardless of your age or family history...
Which blood tests show cancer?
PSA tests can detect elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen in the blood, which are sometimes a sign of prostate cancer. And complete...
Demystifying the well-woman: What to expect during this annual exam
If you¡¯ve never had a well-woman exam before, you might be wondering what to expect. Is it similar to an annual physical? Which parts of your...