Questions to ask your doctor when transitioning to cancer survivorship care
At MD Anderson, you¡¯re considered a survivor from the day of your cancer diagnosis. And after you¡¯ve completed primary cancer treatment, you transition to survivorship. Essentially, this is your life after cancer. And it includes specialized survivorship care.
Survivorship care is focused on maximizing your health and well-being after cancer. This includes assessing for any late cancer recurrence as well as managing and reducing...
Not just a hangover: The Surgeon General's Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
You¡¯ve heard the warnings about tobacco. You know too much sugar isn¡¯t great. But what if one of the most common cancer risks is something...
Nutrivention: Food as medicine
We know that eating a balanced diet of whole foods rich in plants and high in nutrients, vitamins and fiber is good for us generally. While...
5 emerging therapies presented at ASCO 2025
Every year, the?American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting?provides a platform for sharing exciting new cancer therapies. In 2025, MD Anderson clinicians and researchers will present more than 120 studies. Five stand out for their potential to change the way cancers are treated.
They include therapies for thyroid cancer, colorectal cancer and a rare type of leukemia. The studies represent a variety of first-in-class...
7 things to know about myelofibrosis
A myelofibrosis diagnosis can be scary, especially since it¡¯s not a disease that many people have heard of. That¡¯s why having more information...
Addiction specialist: How to manage nicotine withdrawal
There¡¯s no debate: smoking and nicotine are not good for your health. Unfortunately, that knowledge doesn¡¯t make it any easier to quit smoking...
What SPF should I use?
Sunscreen helps protect your skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. But which SPF is best?
MD Anderson dermatologists recommend sunscreen...
Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML): What to know about this rare cancer
Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia is a rare cancer with features that overlap both myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative neoplasms...
Cancer of the jaw: 8 things to know
Jaw cancer is a type of oral cancer that can develop in the jawbone or the soft tissue surrounding the jaw. Cancer from other areas of the...
Can sitting for too long really increase your cancer risk?
You spend all day sitting at a desk. Then, you plop down on the couch to relax, watch TV, read a book or play computer games. Maybe you sit...
Young adult cancer pre-vivor: Why I had my stomach removed at age 25
Most people don¡¯t realize you can live quite comfortably without a stomach. But I found that out first-hand in 2020, after learning I carry...
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...
Is raw milk safe?
Most milk found in grocery stores in the United States undergoes a type of processing called pasteurization. Technically, this makes milk...
Surgeon-scientist: ¡®MD Anderson is unique¡¯
As a head and neck cancer surgeon and researcher, my day-to-day goal is to offer the best quality cancer care to every patient I see. ...
Young adult angiosarcoma survivor: Why I went to MD Anderson for my cancer treatment
There¡¯s no real history of cancer in my family. So, when I was diagnosed with a stage II soft tissue cancer called angiosarcoma in June 2024...
What are polyps?
You may already have heard about colon polyps. These abnormal cell growths are more likely to develop as we age. They occur in the colon and...
Understanding the BRAT diet: Foods, benefits and uses
It¡¯s not a meal with an attitude problem. If you¡¯ve ever had to care for a sick child ¡ª or maybe you¡¯ve been the one curled up on the couch...
How much caffeine is too much?
Caffeine does more than just provide a boost of energy. For many, it¡¯s a daily ritual.
A morning cup of coffee can make leaving a warm...
Interstitial cystitis symptoms and bladder cancer: Is there a connection?
Interstitial cystitis is a chronic inflammatory condition in which the lining of the bladder becomes irritated for no obvious reason and stays...
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...
All roads led to MD Anderson for nursing institute head
For Sadie Hutson, Ph.D., her decision to lead MD Anderson¡¯s Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing reflects decades of dedication to oncology...
Beef tallow benefits: Should you use it?
It might sound funny that the same ingredient could be responsible for both supple skin and a crispy French fry.? But beef tallow, a...
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...
Do GMOs cause cancer?
If you munch on corn for dinner, cook with canola oil or eat cereal for breakfast, chances are you¡¯re taking in a genetically modified organism...