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 called a solitary fibrous tumor from her chest cavity. So, when a routine CT scan showed more new tumors there in late 2022, the 9-year survivor was dismayed.?
¡°We¡¯d been told repeatedly that surgery was the only possible treatment,¡± Patty recalls. ¡°But we were also told you could only cut...
HPV vaccine: What age is too late?
Nearly 80% of men and women get the human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives, mainly through intimate skin-to-skin contact....
Prostate cancer survivor grateful for precise treatment during proton therapy
With a family history of prostate cancer, Jody Fuller knows the importance of annual prostate cancer screenings. So, at age 45, when his results...
Cancer treatment side effect: Joint pain?
Joint pain can make basic, everyday activities like climbing stairs, carrying groceries or even getting up off the couch an uncomfortable experience.??
But did you know that joint pain can also be a side effect of cancer treatment???
Here, I¡¯ll explain why cancer patients experience joint pain, how we treat it, and five things you can do to relieve the discomfort.??
Why does joint pain occur...
Are energy drinks healthy?
Find yourself cracking open an energy drink when you need some extra pep in your step? You¡¯re in good company. Energy drinks are second only...
13 healthy sleep habits
As the director of?MD Anderson¡¯s?Sleep Center, I believe one of the biggest sleep mistakes you can make is simply not prioritizing...
Innovative robotic Whipple procedure helps cancer survivor beat the odds again
In February 2024, Mandy Gartrell was diagnosed with stage III pancreatic cancer. The teacher, wife and mother of two was already a cancer...
How much water should you drink a day?
Most of us have probably heard the advice ¡°drink enough water¡± more times than we can count. But we promise there are good reasons for that...
What is a hemipelvectomy?
The pelvis is a set of bones in the lower torso that connects the spine to the legs. It starts out connected by cartilage when we¡¯re young...
How young can you get breast cancer?
While it¡¯s true that your breast cancer risk increases as you get older, in recent years, we¡¯ve seen an increase in breast cancer diagnoses...
Colon cleanse: Health or hype?
You¡¯ve probably heard that flushing out your colon can improve your health.
Ads for colon cleansing claim health benefits such as weight...
27-year cutaneous T-cell lymphoma survivor: Peace of mind is MD Anderson¡¯s greatest gift
When I was diagnosed with stage II cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in November 1998, I thought I was going to die. The reason? I did exactly the...
Cholecystectomy explained: What to know about gallbladder removal surgery
A cholecystectomy is a common surgery to remove the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small sac located on the right side of your abdomen...
Sense of urgency fuels collaboration for researcher
Jlenia Guarnerio, Ph.D., feels a sense of urgency when it comes to the work she and her fellow researchers at?MD Anderson?do. ...
Melanoma caregiver: 3 ways MD Anderson has exceeded our expectations
As a retired teacher, I really appreciate the importance of ¡°checking for understanding.¡±??
That¡¯s one reason I¡¯ve been so...
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,...
Beauty products and cancer: Are you at risk?
Have you washed your hands, showered, styled your hair or applied makeup today? If so, you¡¯ve used a personal care product.
While these...
Extramammary Paget disease (EMPD): What you need to know
Extramammary Paget disease (EMPD)?is a very rare form of skin cancer, affecting an estimated one in a million people in the U.S. It tends...
Rectal cancer survivor finds connection and comfort at MD Anderson
Kim Phillip was diagnosed with rectal cancer in November 2020. She was 46 at the time, so it was considered young-onset colorectal cancer....
What are neutrophils?
If you¡¯ve ever looked at the results of a blood test, you may have noticed a neutrophil count. Neutrophils are a common type of white blood...
Processed meat and cancer: What you need to know
Processed meats are convenient, affordable and woven into our collective diet. For many, bacon is a breakfast favorite, deli meat is a lunchbox...