Stage III cervical cancer survivor: Why I no longer skip my well-woman exams
When I was diagnosed with stage III cervical cancer this past spring, it came as a shock. I hadn¡¯t been feeling well for several months, but I never expected it to be cancer. There¡¯s absolutely no history of that disease in my family.??
Before my diagnosis, I rode about 30 horses a day as a professional trainer. But I¡¯ve been working in this field for more than 20 years. So, I attributed the hip pain I¡¯d been feeling...
Is allulose a healthy sugar substitute?
If you¡¯ve been looking to cut back on added sugar, you may have heard of a sugar substitute called allulose.
Allulose has been promoted...
What is erythroplakia??Symptoms, causes and treatment?
Erythroplakia is the scientific term for abnormal red patches that can form inside the mouth. Though not usually cancerous themselves, they...
A family¡¯s Boot Walk tradition honors their loved one¡¯s legacy
Every year, the Perley family puts on their boots to walk in MD Anderson¡¯s Boot Walk to End Cancer? in honor of Eileen Campbell, their beloved mother and wife.
Eileen faced cancer twice ¡ª first, a breast cancer diagnosis in 2005, and then, a metastatic small bowel cancer diagnosis in 2017. Both times, she and her family knew they could trust MD Anderson to provide the best possible cancer care.
Since she died in 2018, Eileen...
What can dipping and chewing tobacco do to your body? 5 things to know
The use of tobacco, whether by smoking or through smokeless tobacco products, is one of the most common causes of head and neck cancer. ...
Alcohol and breast cancer risk: What to know
Many factors can raise your risk of?breast cancer. Some, like?family history, are outside of our control, while others are more...
Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment give employee new perspective
Crystal Futrell-Pratts has worked at MD Anderson for 23 years. While she's always felt connected to its mission, she never imagined she would...
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.??
That¡¯s because...