MD Anderson helps bladder cancer survivor through recurrences
What began as a summer family vacation in New York ended with a bladder cancer diagnosis for Houston-area resident Bill Hennessey.
He¡¯d had blood in his urine off and on for about a month but thought it was due to kidney stones. But when it went from a little blood in the urine once or twice a week to a steady stream of blood every day, he told his wife he needed to get it checked out.
The doctor at the urgent care center...
Floor of mouth cancer: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
The floor of the mouth describes the area underneath your tongue that extends along the margins of your jaw. It¡¯s considered part of the oral...
5 notable presentations from ESMO 2025
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress brings together international experts for collaborative discussions on every area...
How much sleep do I need?
Sleep plays a vital role in our growth, development and health maintenance, so it¡¯s important to get enough sleep.
But a good night¡¯s sleep looks different for each of us. So, how can you figure out how much sleep you need?
As clinicians at MD Anderson¡¯s Sleep Center, we¡¯ll share answers to this and other common sleep questions. Fair warning: while sleep science is interesting stuff, don¡¯t be surprised if you can¡¯t make...
Can brain tumors cause personality changes?
A brain tumor diagnosis is life-changing. Symptoms can appear suddenly, affecting both your physical and mental health.
Your brain...
5-time cancer survivor: Dual diagnoses led me to MD Anderson
The first time I had cancer, I was in my late 20s. What I thought was a persistent zit on my nose turned out to be basal cell carcinoma. I...
5 things to know about clonal hematopoiesis
Bone marrow is the factory for our blood cells. New cells are created as old cells divide and split. During that process, a mistake can sometimes...
Why the Champion Sisters continue to give cancer the boot
For the Champion Sisters, singing together comes as naturally as finishing each other¡¯s sentences ¡ª both of which they frequently do. Twins...
3 recent advances in pancreatic cancer research
About 80% of pancreatic cancers are found when the disease is in its advanced stages. That means it either cannot be removed surgically or...
Does testosterone cause cancer?
Testosterone.
It¡¯s the male hormone that supports sexual function, increases muscle mass and strength, and gives men their deeper voice...
IQOS: 4 questions about this tobacco product, answered
¡°IQOS¡± (pronounced EYE-kose) is an alternative to cigarettes that uses heat rather than fire to deliver its nicotine payload.??<...
Cancer recurrence: 4 questions to ask?
You¡¯ve finished your cancer treatment and shown no evidence of disease ¡ª for weeks, months or maybe even years.?Then, a routine scan or bloodwork...
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor thankful for clinical trial
When Ian Leybas was diagnosed with a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma called peripheral T-cell lymphoma in 2019, he and his wife educated...
5-fluorouracil/5-FU: 5 things to know about this common chemotherapy drug
5-fluorouracil (pronounced ¡°flure-oh-YOOR-ah-sill¡±), or 5-FU for short, is a well-established chemotherapy drug that interferes with a specific...
Beans 101: What to know and why it matters
Eating beans is an easy way to boost the amount of fiber, iron and other essential nutrients in your diet. When combined with whole grains...
What is esthesioneuroblastoma? Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Esthesioneuroblastoma, also called olfactory neuroblastoma, is a cancerous tumor that originates in the nasal cavity.
It¡¯s a very rare...
What to expect at your first mammogram
You may feel nervous about getting your first screening mammogram. After all, it¡¯s your first one, so you don¡¯t know exactly what to expect...