CAR NK cell therapy clinical trial puts follicular lymphoma survivor into remissionâŻâŻ
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 couldnât keep the cancer at bay. Â
Thatâs when he turned to MD Anderson. Â
Here, a single dose of a novel cell therapy put JC in remission.âŻSeven 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 askâŻ
Youâve finished your cancer treatment and shown no evidence of disease â for weeks, months or maybe even years.âŻThen, a routine scan or bloodwork...
How can you support someone whoâs facing cancer?
Supporting a friend, colleague or loved one who has cancer is a delicate balancing act.
You want to help them in ways theyâll find meaningful, yet you donât want to overstep any boundaries. You want to provide heartfelt encouragement, yet you donât want to be annoyingly positive. Â
You want to give them things theyâll 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 âhigh cholesterol,â 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. Â
Thatâs because...
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...
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...
Medication disposal: How to get rid of unused or expired medicine
Cancer treatment and its side effects can result in a lot of medications. But what should you do once you or a loved one no...
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...