CAR NK cell therapy clinical trial puts follicular lymphoma survivor into remission??
When JC Cox was diagnosed with a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma called follicular lymphoma in 2006, the now-retired HVAC technician sought treatment close to his home in Dallas. But several rounds of strong chemotherapy and an autologous stem cell transplant couldn¡¯t keep the cancer at bay.??
That¡¯s when he turned to MD Anderson.??
Here, a single dose of a novel cell therapy put JC in remission.?Seven years...
Do all patients receiving radiation to the head or neck need a feeding tube?
Historically, most head and neck cancer patients who needed radiation therapy have had a feeding tube installed as a matter of course. ...
Cancer recurrence: 4 questions to ask?
You¡¯ve finished your cancer treatment and shown no evidence of disease ¡ª for weeks, months or maybe even years.?Then, a routine scan or bloodwork...
How can you support someone who¡¯s facing cancer?
Supporting a friend, colleague or loved one who has cancer is a delicate balancing act.
You want to help them in ways they¡¯ll find meaningful, yet you don¡¯t want to overstep any boundaries. You want to provide heartfelt encouragement, yet you don¡¯t want to be annoyingly positive.??
You want to give them things they¡¯ll find useful, yet you might not know what they want or need.
So, where do you start and...
Hyperlipidemia: 8 things to know about high cholesterol and cancer
Hyperlipidemia is the scientific term for ¡°high cholesterol,¡± or when the amount of fat circulating in your bloodstream is high. It is one...
Leukemia specialists: How advances in measurable residual disease (MRD) are improving cancer care
Measurable residual disease (MRD) is a monitoring tool that physicians use to assess the remission status of patients with leukemias, lymphomas...
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...
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...