Glioblastoma survivor: ¡®You can live with cancer and still have a really good life¡¯
Focal seizures are not what you might typically imagine when you first hear the word ¡°seizure.¡± They¡¯re not the kind that makes you suddenly fall to the floor and start writhing around. These just make you space out for a few minutes, or maybe smell chocolate strongly for a second, or yawn 15 times in a row really quickly.?
I was having brain fog and at least a handful of those seizures every day by January 2024. I just didn...

Is stomach cancer hereditary?
Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC) is a rare, serious genetic condition that increases the risk of developing stomach cancer. Despite...
The benefits of foam rolling
Stress, fatigue, too much physical activity or even too little physical activity can all contribute to inflammation and the buildup of tension...
Oral chemotherapy: 9 questions, answered
Oral chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that is taken by mouth. It is used to shrink, eliminate or prevent cancer from advancing. It comes in several forms, including pills, capsules and liquids, such as solutions and suspensions.?
Depending on how recently an oral chemotherapy drug was developed and approved for use, it may be available commercially or only through specialty or compounding pharmacies. It may also...

From patient to student: How this breast cancer survivor hopes to encourage others
Fifteen years ago, Paula Jones was diagnosed with stage IIIC triple-negative breast cancer. She was treated at MD Anderson and describes the...
What is a total pelvic exenteration?
¡°Exenteration¡± refers to a complex surgery in which organs, bones and other structures are removed from the pelvis in order to treat cancer...
15-year stage IV melanoma survivor: ¡®This is the best I¡¯ve felt in years¡¯
Sometimes, when people receive a cancer diagnosis, they start going from one doctor to the next, hoping to hear better news.??
Understanding microplastics: Exposure, health and prevention
Odds are, you aren¡¯t too far away from something made of plastic: the computer or phone you are reading this on, food storage, the fibers...
Is fatty liver disease increasing your cancer risk?
You may not think about it much, but your liver is working hard for you. Every day, this vital organ helps digest food, break down medicines...
What is a case manager navigator?
Navigating the transition from hospital to home can be complex, especially for cancer patients whose care often continues well beyond discharge...
Breast cancer recurrence: Which types of breast cancer are most likely to come back?
Breast cancer recurrence happens when breast cancer comes back after you receive treatment. I often get asked which breast cancer types have...
What are chemo curls? Understanding post-chemo hair changes
Many patients are surprised to find that their hair looks different when it grows back after chemotherapy. Hair that was once straight may...
5 barriers to diet change and how to overcome them
Changing your eating habits is hard. Even with the best of intentions, ditching unhealthy food for a healthy eating routine can be a challenge...
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...
Alcohol affects sleep ¨C here's how
For cancer prevention, it¡¯s best not to drink alcohol. If you choose to drink, be aware of the cancer risks, aim to drink less often and have...
Top four questions I receive about cancer survivorship care
I can normally tell within the first 2-3 minutes of meeting someone if they¡¯ve received the proper orientation about what to expect from me...
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...
How can you tell if a mole is cancerous?
Maybe a new spot catches your eye while you¡¯re drying off from your shower. Or maybe the spot you swear used to be flat has suddenly started...
Tips for using AI to find cancer information
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way many of us find information online. Only a few years ago, a web search would pull up pages...
Using math to answer cancer¡¯s biggest questions
One of the most important parts of science is asking the right questions. As an engineer trying to break into medical research, Joseph Butner...
Can breastfeeding really lower your breast cancer risk?
You probably already know that breastfeeding will give your baby a healthy start. But that¡¯s not its only health benefit. It can also lower...
Should you be getting regular mental health checkups?
You may already know the importance of an annual physical, especially if you¡¯re managing chronic health conditions such as hypothyroidism,...
Astrocytoma survivor gives back to MD Anderson
Jim Bartlett, now 57, was a self-described workaholic before his brain tumor diagnosis in 2022.?
¡°I¡¯ve been practicing for almost...
10 thyroid myths you shouldn¡¯t believe
Have you ever heard that people with thyroid disorders shouldn¡¯t eat certain vegetables? Or that you can treat an underactive thyroid gland...
Is BMI the best body weight calculator?
Maintaining a healthy weight puts you at a lower risk for more than 10 types of cancer. But what's the best way to determine if your weight...