Paul Cinciripini, Ph.D., Discusses The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act would for the first time give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration the authority... Learn More
M. D. Anderson Study: Strong Relationship Between High Body Mass Index, Pancreatic Cancer
Donghui Li, PhD., Professor in GI Medical Oncology at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center discusses her study published in the June 24... Learn More
Our Shadow Garden: Illustrated by Children’s Art Project at M. D. Anderson
The Children’s Art Project at M. D. Anderson introduced Our Shadow Garden, a charming new book for children, in early September at... Learn More
Ovarian Cancer Drug Study = Improvments in Survival
Dr. Maurie Markman, vice president for clinical research talks about a study done in Japan with Paclitaxel and Carboplatin a standard drug... Learn More
Radiation Treatment: Safe and Effective for Patients
Radiation treatment plays a critical role in managing cancer, and advances in radiation oncology have been significant and steady since its first... Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions about HPV Testing
HPV testing is recommended for women age 30 and older in addition to the Pap test for cervical cancer screening. The test... Learn More
Consider Your Heart During Cancer Treatment
There’s a spectrum of heart disease that’s associated with cancer care, including high blood pressure, weakening of the heart muscle and congestive... Learn More
Mind Body Practices for Cancer Patients
Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., professor and director of M. D. Anderson’s Integrative Medicine Program, describes mind-body practices and how they can help cancer... Learn More
M D Anderson on How to Research Cancer Information On-line
To learn more about cancer and cancer treatment, visit http://www.mdanderson.org Glioblastoma Brain Tumor Survivor talks about how to research cancer information... Learn More
Alternative versus Complementary Cancer Treatment
Learn more about Complementary and Alternative Treatment at http://www.mdanderson.org/topics/complementary/ Many are familiar with the term alternative medicine, meaning anything as an... Learn More
M D Anderson answer the question: What is Cancer?
Learn more at: http://www.mdanderson.org/patients_public/about_cancer/ M. D. Anderson Cancer Center provides a basic education on cancer.
Caring for Cancer Patients – Support for Caregivers
People who take care of people with cancer need to remember to take care of themselves. Robert Bowden’s wife has been... Learn More
Cancer Treatment and Sleep Disorders
Learn more about cancer and sleep disorders here: http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/sleepcenter/dIndex.cfm?pn=76496CE2-3E51-431D-A9083CEF649DC954 Early stage breast cancer patient talks about how her cancer treatment was... Learn More
Prostate Cancer Treatment at MD Anderson
Learn more about prostate cancer at http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/prostate/ Prostate cancer survivor Leonard Wolff and Dr. Surena Matin talk about the importance of... Learn More
Teen Smoking Prevention Program
Learn more at http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/behavioralsci/dIndex.cfm?pn=F19A8A15-A6AF-4339-80C649024BBA8DB9 Whether you are a smoker looking to quit, a non-smoker seeking information about smoking and its effects or... Learn More
Complementary Therapies for Cancer Treatment
Learn more at http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/CIMER/ Roy talks about his cancer journey extending beyond the physical and needs for treatment of his mental and... Learn More
Is Breast MRI Right For Me?
A mammogram is the most effective breast cancer screening method for most women beginning at age 40. But, studies show that when... Learn More
Your First Mammogram: What to Expect
Learn more at: http://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused/dIndex.cfm?pn=BE1C5051-2DC5-472C-812A31CE3F6800AC A mammogram is one of the most effective screening tools available to detect and diagnose breast cancer. Learn... Learn More
Children’s Art Project Kids Bring Valentines To The Houston Zoo
Last week, the children were busy decorating four large heart-shaped piñatas that they later filled with treats and presented to animals... Learn More
Family History of Colon Cancer
G. S. Raju, M.D. defines “family history” in terms of developing Colon Cancer.
PSA Test: Who, When, Why
Please visit: http://www.mdanderson.org/prevention for more information regarding prevention and screening. Not every man should get a PSA test to check for prostate... Learn More
Prostate Health Through Diet and Exercise
Please visit: http://www.mdanderson.org/prevention for more information regarding prevention and screening. Learn how to improve your prostate health through diet and exercise.
Testosterone Supplements and Prostate Cancer
Please visit: http://www.mdanderson.org/prevention for more information regarding prevention and screening. Get the facts on testosterone supplements and prostate cancer.
PSA Tests How to Interpret Them
Please visit: http://www.mdanderson.org/prevention for more information regarding prevention and screening. Learn about the different types of PSA tests and how to interpret... Learn More
ACS Guidelines on Testing for Prostate Cancer
Please visit: http://www.mdanderson.org/prevention for more information regarding prevention and screening. Learn what exams and guidelines the American Cancer Society recommends for prostate... Learn More
Selenium, Finasteride and Other Prostate Health Supplements
Please visit: http://www.mdanderson.org/prevention for more information regarding prevention and screening. Get the facts on selenium, finasteride and other supplements believed to prevent... Learn More
Painting In The Park To Make Life Better For Children With Cancer
On a bright and warm morning, several patients and designers from the MD Anderson Cancer Center Children’s Art Project traveled to the... Learn More
Children’s Art Project Designers Recognition Event
On Tuesday, May 17, 10 young cancer patients received a ceremonial medal recognizing their artistic contributions to The University of Texas... Learn More
Hope on the Horizon for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Clinical Trial: http://1.usa.gov/PncreasCncr Milind Javle, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, is offering... Learn More
Ground Angels Provides Free Transportation to MD Anderson Patients
Karen Cocker, an MD Anderson patient, discusses how she found the Houston Ground Angels and what their services mean to her. The... Learn More
The Learning Center Offers Patients Education on Diagnosis
The Learning Center at MD Anderson is a consumer health library that offers free access to pamphlets, books, databases and medical journals... Learn More
Tom Vetter Prostate Cancer Patient and MD Anderson Volunteer
Tom Vetter was diagnosed with late-stage prostate cancer in July 2010. He continues to work full time and spends one day a... Learn More
MD Anderson Patient Shares His Drug Trial Success Story
An unexpected and unsettling diagnosis of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNET), a rare pancreatic cancer, brought Bill Settle from Corpus Christi, Texas, back... Learn More
Sexual Counseling for Couples after Prostate Cancer Treatment
Leslie Schover, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Behavioral Science at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, explains her findings... Learn More
Cancer Patients Artwork Shown Across Texas
Shannan Murray, executive director of the Children’s Art Project, discusses trunk shows, which bring products inspired by pediatric cancer patient’s artwork to... Learn More
Children’s Art Project Designers Decorate Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
A group of pediatric cancer patients from MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital took a special field trip to Crave Cupcakes to celebrate... Learn More
Cancer Surgery: Common Myths
Cancer Surgery: Common Myths More info: http://bit.ly/zTy6wv Some prostate cancer patients have mythss about getting a biopsy and surgery. Learn what you... Learn More