Understanding Prognosis: Diving out of the Dark
Andrew Taylor wants details about the likely outcome of his treatment for advanced non-Hodgkin lymphoma and has learned to ask until he... Learn More
Understanding Prognosis: For Doctors, a Patient-Centered Approach
Anthony L. Back, M.D., coaches other oncologists about how to discuss prognosis with their patients. Communication, he says, is part of providing... Learn More
Understanding Prognosis: From Anger to Acceptance
Barbara Siemion’s attitude since her diagnosis with pancreatic cancer? No doctor is going to tell her how long she has to live.... Learn More
Understanding Prognosis: One Couple’s Creative Response
Vanessa Jensen, an artist, and her husband Roy discover how to support each other’s need for different kinds of information about the... Learn More
Understanding Your Cancer Prognosis
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer it’s natural to wonder, “What are my chances of recovery? Can I be cured? What is... Learn More
7 ways to help prevent flu germs from spreading
Flu germs can be easily passed from one person to another without even realizing it. So, whether you have the flu or... Learn More
Living and Thriving with Stage4 Cancer
With newer and better cancer treatments, people with stage 4 cancer (metastatic cancer)are now living longer, and better. In fact, many of... Learn More
How to check your pulse and heart rate
Exercise is an important part of cancer prevention. You need 150 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise... Learn More
MD Anderson Cancer Center Service Excellence Program
This Service Excellence video shows our MD Anderson Cancer Center patients, their caregivers and our colleagues and helps us to consider that... Learn More
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program helps gynecologic cancer patients recover faster: Part 1
For many gynecologic cancer patients, recovery from surgery can be long and painful. But a new program called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery... Learn More
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program helps gynecologic cancer patients recover faster: Part 3
For many gynecologic cancer patients, recovery from surgery can be long and painful. But a new program called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery... Learn More
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program helps gynecologic cancer patients recover faster: Part 2
For many gynecologic cancer patients, recovery from surgery can be long and painful. But a new program called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery... Learn More
Breast cancer survivors shine at Breast Reconstruction Awareness Symposium fashion show
The 2017 MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Symposium offered a mix of learning, fashion and fun. During the... Learn More
The Next Lung Cancer A.C.T.: Acting Against Stigma | Bristol-Myers Squibb
Alongside actor Jack Huston and lung cancer expert Dr. Silvia Novello, four patients tell their stories about lung cancer and the stigma... Learn More
Using a Portacath During Chemotherapy Treatment
In this video, oncologist Dr. Stephen Lemon explains how a portacath is used during chemotherapy for cancer treatment. Visit https://www.lightersideofcancer.com/education/ to watch... Learn More
Side Effects from Chemotherapy Treatment
In this video, medical oncologist Dr. Stephen Lemon talks about some of the more common, as well as less common, side effects... Learn More
Hair Loss Tips from Cancer Survivors
In this video, cancer survivors share their tips and stories on hair loss during their cancer treatments. Their strength and determination truly... Learn More
Immunotherapy for Cancer Treatment
This video describes a newer form of cancer treatment called immunotherapy that seeks to boost the patient’s immune system to fight back... Learn More
Getting Through Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Over 252,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed each year. In this video, Dr. Stephen Lemon discusses the diagnosis and... Learn More
Mastectomy vs Lumpectomy – Breast Surgery Options
Following a breast cancer diagnosis, it can be difficult to make the decision on surgery options such as a lumpectomy or a... Learn More
Living and Thriving with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Since her stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis over three years ago, DeDra Robb continues to go through her treatment with a... Learn More
Diagnosed with Breast Cancer at a Young Age
Shortly after her 32nd birthday, Stephanie was diagnosed with breast cancer. As a young woman, she talks about going through her cancer... Learn More
Real Men Get Breast Cancer Too – A Cancer Survivor Story
Breast cancer is a disease that affects men too. Breast cancer survivor Rick Gough shares his journey to recovery, which included his... Learn More
About Clinical Trials for Cancer
More and more clinical trials are leading the way for the research and FDA approval of newer types of cancer treatments. In... Learn More
Living and Thriving with Stage Four Ovarian Cancer
Going through treatment for stage four ovarian cancer, Mary Sue David continues to live a full and active life. She isn’t just... Learn More
Experiencing Chemo Brain During Cancer Treatment
Going through chemotherapy treatment, cancer patients may experience various side effects such as chemo brain, which may cause some mental cloudiness, such... Learn More
How Does Targeted Cancer Therapy Work?
Oncologist Stephen Lemon MD describes targeted therapy for cancer treatment and how it compares to standard chemotherapy. Visit http://www.canceris.net/targeted-cancer-therapy-work/ to learn more... Learn More
Living and Thriving with Stage 4 Colon Cancer
Diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer as a young, working mom, Keisha Holloway has taken on a fighter’s determination during her journey... Learn More
Going Through Colon Cancer As a Senior
Diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer when she was 89 years old, Alice Madsen shares her experience of going through cancer treatment... Learn More
HER2 Positive Breast and Stomach Cancer Treatment Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Herceptin (trastuzumab) is an FDA approved targeted therapy to treat certain types of cancer that are are HER2-positive. These are cancers that... Learn More
How Targeted Therapy Avastin (Bevacizumab) Treats Metastatic Cancer
Targeted cancer therapy Avastin (Bevacizumab) is an FDA approved cancer treatment for various types of metastatic cancers, such as colon cancer and... Learn More
How Xgeva (Denosumab) Treats Bone Metastases
Xgeva is an FDA approved targeted therapy used to prevent bone fractures and reduce bone pain for certain types of cancers with... Learn More
New Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment Opdivo (nivolumab)
FDA approved immountherapy Opdivo (nivolumab) is a promising cancer drug treatment for different types of cancers, including melanoma, kidney cancer, lung cancer... Learn More
I’m Breathing Because: One Lung Cancer Patient’s Personal Story | Bristol-Myers Squibb
Meet Larry – a husband, grandfather and stage 4 lung cancer patient. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Bristol-Myers Squibb asks people like... Learn More
My Journey Through Pancreatic Cancer – A Survivor Story
When Bob Etzel was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, he was told that this cancer would kill him. Even with that... Learn More
My Journey Through Prostate Cancer – A Survivor Story
Ron Bartunek shares his journey through prostate cancer, from a cancer patient to a cancer survivor. He talks about his diagnosis, his... Learn More
My Faith Journey with Breast Cancer
Amy shares her journey with breast cancer. During this journey, she talks about how her faith has helped and how she has... Learn More
Biking Through Lung Cancer
During his treatment for lung cancer, Steve Malcolm discovered a new hobby – bicycling. Steve talks about how biking and staying active... Learn More
How I Fought Back Against Breast Cancer
When Mindy was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided to look at it as a battle. A battle that she wouldn’t back... Learn More
Making it Through Breast Cancer as a Young Mother
Going through breast cancer treatment can be difficult, especially if for a young mom trying to raise a family. In this video,... Learn More
New Immunotherapy Treatment Darzalex for Multiple Myeloma Cancer1
Darzalex (daratumumab) is a recent FDA approved immunotherapy for the treatment of multiple myeloma cancer. In this video, Dr. Stephen Lemon, a... Learn More
Turning Breast Cancer Into Something Positive
Diagnosed with breast cancer over 10 years ago, Cheryl Stevens never realized how her initial diagnosis with cancer would lead to her... Learn More
Lymphedema management: Self bandaging your leg
This video will show you how to wrap your leg as part of your lymphedema management. For more information visit: https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/emotional-physical-effects/lymphedema.html
Lymphedema management: Caregiver bandaging your leg
This video will show you and your caregiver how to wrap your leg as part of your lymphedema management. For more information... Learn More
My Breast Cancer Diagnosis Was a Shock, But I Got Through It
Breast cancer survivor Mary Kempcke, who is now an oncology nurse, shares her cancer journey, which included her shock of being diagnosed,... Learn More
The Power of Support During My Breast Cancer Journey
Stage breast 4 cancer survivor, Barb Rican shares how the help from her husband, family and friends has helped her along her... Learn More
Diagnosed with Male Breast Cancer
Diagnosed with breast cancer, Mike Catherwood shares what it was like to go through breast cancer treatment as a male.
New Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment Empliciti (Elotuzumab) for Multiple Myeloma
Empliciti (Elotuzumab) is an FDA approved immunotherapy treatment for multiple myeloma cancer. Medical oncologist Dr. Stephen Lemon talks about how this new... Learn More
How Lynparza (olaparib) Treats Ovarian Cancer
FDA approved cancer treatment Lynparz (olaparib) treats various types of advanced ovarian cancers that contain a defective BRCA gene. In this video,... Learn More
Parking at MD Anderson
MD Anderson has several parking options for patients, their family members and visitors. This includes valet parking, garage parking and off-campus parking.... Learn More
The Learning Center at MD Anderson
The Learning Center is a patent education library at MD Anderson Cancer Center. It’s more than just a library. It is a... Learn More
Tips while you are at MD Anderson
Your appointment at MD Anderson may be for one day or many days. We want you to have a great experience. Here... Learn More
Your first appointment at MD Anderson
At MD Anderson Cancer Center, we understand that your first appointment is an important day. You will register at your center and... Learn More
Making it Through Stage 3 Hodgkin Lymphoma
Diagnosed with stage 3b Hodgkin Lymphoma at the age of 31, Steve shares his journey about through cancer as a young man,... Learn More
About Her2 Positive Breast Cancer Drug Perjeta ( Pertuzumab )
Perjeta (pertuzumab) is a breast cancer drug showing promise extending the lives of people with an aggressive type of breast cancer referred... Learn More
Men Get Breast Cancer Too – CancerIS Medical Minute
Men can be diagnosed with male breast cancer. While the chances for men are much lower compared to women, men need to... Learn More
New Targeted Therapy Lung Cancer Drug Gilotrif ( Afatinib )
Gilotrif (Afatinib) is a new FDA approved cancer treatment for non-small cell lung cancer. Gilotrif targets advanced lung cancer, such as metastatic... Learn More
Prostate Cancer Treatment Xofigo Offers Hope
Dr. Stephen Lemon talks about the cancer drug Xofigo ( radium-223 dichloride ) for the treatment of patients with late stage prostate... Learn More
Cancer Care in 360º
Please start your point of view on the hospital for our 360-degree experience. Use your mouse to click and drag around... Learn More
What is cancer: How cancer develops and treatment options
Cancer develops when the body’s normal control mechanism stops working. Old cells do not die and instead grow out of control, forming... Learn More
What are the common categories of cancer?
Cancer may occur anywhere in the body. In women, breast cancer is one of the most common. In men, it’s prostate cancer.... Learn More
Why is cancer hard to treat?
Watch the video and follow the transcript below to understand more about why cancer is difficult to treat and how oncologists are... Learn More
Finding your way around MD Anderson
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a large, sprawling campus, but we make it simple to find your way around. Once inside MD... Learn More
Scheduling an appointment at MD Anderson
At MD Anderson Cancer Center, we understand that scheduling appointments can be difficult and frustrating, that’s why we aim to make scheduling... Learn More
What is integrative cancer care?
Many patients understand that cancer is a difficult journey, but most don’t know exactly what to expect until they experience it.... Learn More
What is cancer?
Visit http://www.cancercenter.com/what-is-cancer/ to learn more about this complex disease, how it’s treated and how to manage side effects. One in two men... Learn More
What to pack for your first trip to MD Anderson
At MD Anderson, we know an initial cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. So in order to relieve some of the stress associated... Learn More
What is a bone mineral density test?
A bone mineral density test, or DXA Scan, is one of the most accurate ways of assessing your bone health. A DXA... Learn More
Multidisciplinary care focuses on individual patient care and treatment
MD Anderson Cancer Center’s multidisciplinary care created a revolution in cancer care and cancer treatment. It was a change that set the... Learn More
Why cancer may require a higher radiation dose in diagnostic imaging
If you have concerns about the safety of various diagnostic scans, especially those that expose you to ionizing radiation on a regular... Learn More
Welcome to the Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program
If you have undergone surgery at MD Anderson, learn what the Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program is and what should you expect for... Learn More
Advances in Lung Cancer Treatment
Visit http://www.cancercenter.com/lung-cancer/diagnostics-and-treatments/tab/advanced-treatments/ to learn more about treatment options for lung cancer. Dr. Daniel Nader, National Clinical Director of Pulmonary/Critical Care at Cancer... Learn More
Advice from Cancer Patients: What I wish I knew
Watch this video to hear advice from cancer patients about what they wish they had known about cancer and cancer treatment... Learn More
What to expect at a breast MRI
A breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan is a test that helps your doctor to diagnose breast cancer and other abnormalities of... Learn More
What is cancer immunotherapy?
What is immunotherapy? Immunotherapy is a growing area of cancer treatment that uses the body’s own immune system to attack cancer.... Learn More
What is integrative cancer care?
Many patients understand that cancer is a difficult journey, but most don’t know exactly what to expect until they experience it.... Learn More
Integrative Cancer Care: What I wish I knew
Treating cancer patients is about more than treating cancer. Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy may leave patients with debilitating side effects, including... Learn More
The Benefits of Ports During Chemotheropy
Portacaths, or ports, are used to deliver intravenous chemotherapy drugs. Using a chemo port is a safe way to deliver the drugs,... Learn More
Bald is Beautiful – Chemo Hair Loss Tips
Cancer survivors share their experiences and tips on hair loss. Their strength and determination truly show that bald is beautiful. Visit http://www.oacancer.com/oncology-vide…... Learn More
Making Friends in the Chemo Room
Cancer survivors and patients talk about the friendships and encouragement they’ve made in the chemotherapy room during cancer treatment. The people in... Learn More
How-to check for skin cancer
Knowing your ABCs isn’t child’s play. When it comes to recognizing suspicious abnormalities on your skin, the ABCDE method may help... Learn More
The Promise of Precision Cancer Treatment
Visit http://www.cancercenter.com/treatments/genomic-tumor-assessment/ to learn more about genomic tumor assessment. Genomic testing examines a tumor on a genetic level to find the DNA... Learn More
5 Warning Signs of Depression — CTCA Medical Minute
Depression can be magnified during the holidays. Survivorship Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist, Stephanie R. Moore, APRN ACNS-BC, shares 5 signs... Learn More
Cancer Fighting Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet — CTCA Medical Minute
A comprehensive study by the American Institute for Cancer Research found that a predominantly plant-based diet may reduce risk of cancer.... Learn More
5 Tips on How to Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer — CTCA Medical Minute
5 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. However, most skin cancer types can be avoided by reducing sun... Learn More
What is CyberKnife® Radiation Therapy?
Visit http://www.cancercenter.com/treatments/cyberknife/ to learn more about CyberKnife® as an advanced treatment option. Dr. Michael S. Payne, Jr., Medical Director of Radiation Oncology... Learn More
Learn More About a Cancer Diagnosis
Visit http://www.cancercenter.com/treatments/diagnostics/ to learn more about diagnostic testing. Dr. Timothy McCay, radiologist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, explains the role of... Learn More
Listening to Your Body and Clues to Recognize — CTCA Medical Minute
Listening to your body is vital to maintaining health and recognizing the clues your body is giving you to act quickly.... Learn More
Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment
Visit http://www.cancercenter.com/breast-cancer/diagnostics-and-treatments/tab/advanced-treatments/ to learn more about treatment options for breast cancer. Dr. Bernard Eden, National Co-Director of Radiation Oncology at Cancer Treatment... Learn More
What is cancer?
Visit http://www.cancercenter.com/what-is-cancer/ to learn more about this complex disease, how it’s treated and how to manage side effects. One in two men... Learn More
What is Genetic Testing? — CTCA Medical Minute
Cancer is developed by gene mutations that result in abnormal cell grown that is uncontrolled. Director of Personalized Medicine Center, Angel... Learn More
9 Natural Methods for Managing Pain — CTCA Medical Minute
Effective pain management can be difficult. National Director of Naturopathic Medicine, Katherine E. Anderson, ND FABNO, shares 9 natural methods for... Learn More
Why Sleep Matters for Cancer Patients — CTCA Medical Minute
Cancer patients are twice as likely to experience insomnia as people without cancer. Dr. Altshuler, M.D., speaks to the importance of... Learn More
3 Dietary Supplements for Maintaining a Healthy Immune System — CTCA Medical Minute
With so many supplement options to choose from it can be confusing which ones to choose. Katherine E. Anderson, ND FABNO,... Learn More
3 Tips When Becoming a Caregiver — CTCA Medical Minute
Cancer affects more than just the patient. Survivorship Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist, Stephanie R. Moore, APRN ACNS-BC, shares 3 tips... Learn More
Smoking and Secondhand Smoke — CTCA Medical Minute
Tobacco is the leading cause of lung cancer even in low tar and light cigarettes. Daniel A. Nader, DO, FCCP, shares... Learn More
Cancer Screening Recommendations for Breast and Prostate Cancer — CTCA Medical Minute
Risk factors such as age, genetics, and more can all impact when you should regularly be screened for breast or prostate... Learn More
3 Alternative Options for Pain Management – CTCA Medical Minute
More than 1 in 4 Americans are affected by pain on a daily basis. National Director of Naturopathic Medicine, Katherine E.... Learn More
4 Signs of Cancer Men Should Not Ignore — CTCA Medical Minute
Certain symptoms can be a sign of illness. CTCA Tulsa Director of Oncology Intake, Larry Altshuler, M.D. shares four health signs... Learn More