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. Â
Thatâs because exposure to the sunâs UV light is connected to so many different types of skin cancer, including:Â
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 â and hope â 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.âŻâŻÂ
âI was only 62 at the time,â David recalls. âI hadnât had any symptoms. And Iâd always been very fit and active. So, I couldnât accept that prognosis.ââŻÂ
The Texas Hill Country resident sought a second opinion at MD Anderson. Gastroenterologist...

Teenâs âpowered by peopleâ presentation highlights motherâs 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 Andersonâs sixth Magnet designation
Itâs 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. Â
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10 cancer symptoms women shouldn't ignore
If youâre 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 youâve 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...
Mother and son survivors share inspiration, passion for cancer prevention
William Lindley has been watching his mother, Faye Wright, deal with cancer for more than 25 years. He was only a teenager when she was diagnosed...
What is hematemesis? Vomiting blood, explained
Hematemesis is the scientific term for vomiting blood. But itâs not the same thing as hemoptysis, which is coughing up blood. The difference...
Canât give blood yourself? Here are three other ways to support blood donation
If you know how much blood donations benefit cancer patients, you may already be eager to roll up your sleeve.
But what if youâve been...
Music to a motherâs ears: Awake craniotomies bring musicians together
Witnessing her adult son, Adrian, suffer a severe seizure at their home in the Rio Grande Valley during the spring of 2022 was nerve-wracking...
Hematochezia vs. melena: Whatâs the difference?
Hematochezia and melena are two terms that describe different ways blood can appear in your stool.
Hematochezia is bright red blood that...Asbestos exposure and cancer: 8 things to know
Most cases of mesothelioma are caused by exposure to a substance called asbestos. This rare cancer develops in the mesothelial cells, the...
Opportunistic infections: What cancer patients need to know
An opportunistic infection is one that a person with a healthy immune system is unlikely to get. It happens when bacteria or some other pathogen...