Melanoma survivor grateful for personalized cancer vaccine clinical trial
Tony Hout first noticed a sore on the top of his ear after he got a bad sunburn while watching his son play soccer in the summer of 2023. It kept scabbing over and bleeding. ¡°I thought it was just taking a long time to heal,¡± he recalls.
Fast-forward to March 2024: his ear became swollen, red and painful during a family lake trip. A visit to urgent care led him to a dermatologist, who biopsied the sore and a spot on his chest....
Fever during cancer treatment: When to seek care
We often warn our cancer patients here at UT MD Anderson to alert their care teams if they develop a fever.
But how high does your...
Dandelion root: Benefits, side effects and how to try it
You may have heard that dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) offer nutritional benefits. It¡¯s true that this common plant ¡ª often considered...
ESMO 2026: 5 top studies
Our faculty at UT MD Anderson conduct studies at all stages of the research cycle. I¡¯m especially excited about five studies our faculty members are presenting at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress this year that represent research at each stage of the process, from pilot studies to Phase 3 clinical trials.
Research breakthroughs happen because our teams recognize ways our cancer patients could be better...
Are itchy breasts ever a symptom of cancer?
The skin on your breasts may itch for many different reasons. It could be because you¡¯re allergic to a new laundry detergent. Or your skin...
Cervical cancer survivor: Why I trust UT MD Anderson
Do you know that stress scale that ranks traumatic life events? Like the death of a close family member or a major illness? Well, I had three...
Cancer-related cognitive impairment: 6 questions to ask yourself
Have you ever struggled to think of a certain word, recall where you left your car keys or remember why you walked into a particular room?...
Total pelvic exenteration survivor: ¡®Attitude is everything¡¯
When I was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in late 2023, I was treated initially near my home in Cincinnati. I know a lot of medical...
Bloating: Causes, relief and when to see a doctor
Most people have experienced bloating from time to time. It often occurs after a large meal, around your menstrual cycle or because of something...
How to detect colon cancer without a colonoscopy
Current screening guidelines suggest that people at average risk for colorectal cancer should get their first colonoscopy at age 45. But concerns...
Ecchymosis: 7 things to know about bruising and cancer
If you¡¯ve ever bumped your shin on a car door, dropped something heavy on your foot by accident, or taken a tumble off a bicycle, you¡¯re probably...
Finding meaning in my stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis
When I was diagnosed with stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer in April 2021, I decided that I wanted to make the experience mean something...
Smoking hookah: Health risks and side effects
You probably know that smoking cigarettes poses many health risks like cancer, heart disease and lung disease ¡ª in addition to being addictive...
Stage 4 lung cancer survivor: A shift in perspective helped me find gratitude
I¡¯ve never been a smoker and have always lived an extremely healthy lifestyle. So, when I was diagnosed with a rare stage 4 lung cancer a...
What is inflammaging?
There¡¯s a delicate balance that¡¯s required when it comes to inflammation and your health. Without it, your body would never heal from an infection...
Art Space volunteer uses drawings to make an impact and build connections
Art has long been recognized as having healing power. That¡¯s one of the reasons Leslie Cromeans chose to volunteer at UT MD Anderson¡¯s Art...
¡®How I knew I had breast cancer¡¯: Survivors share their stories
You might think that finding a lump is the most common way to learn you have breast cancer. But more than half of all breast cancers in the...
Young adult ovarian cancer survivor: ¡®Be aggressive when it comes to your health¡¯
It took several months before Elizabeth Jardinella learned the cause of the mysterious symptoms she¡¯d been having since giving birth to her...