Broken heart syndrome (Takotsubo cardiomyopathy): Causes, symptoms and treatment
You may have heard someone say they were “heartbroken” after a major loss or stressful event. While that…
Diabetes symptoms: Early warning signs and what they mean
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body regulates blood sugar, or glucose. It affects about…
How to start a beginner fitness routine and stick with it
It can be daunting to start exercising if you haven’t done much before or if you’re getting back…
Pancreatic cancer survivor thankful for interventional radiology procedure
Joseph Lecak has a zeal for life. He enjoys golfing, tending to his vegetable garden and traveling all…
Benign vs. malignant tumors: Their differences, explained
A tumor, or neoplasm, is a mass of abnormal cells in the body. Tumors are usually described as…
How to get men to go to the doctor: 3 tips from our doctors
Have you ever suggested to a boyfriend, husband, brother, son or father that they go see a doctor,…
From cancer care professional to patient: Two-time survivor chooses proton therapy at UT MD Anderson
After spending more than four decades in radiation oncology, Randy Hemingway never expected to become a patient himself.…
3 benefits of personalized ovarian cancer treatment
Fallopian tube removal may reduce your risk while also delaying menopause Women with certain genetic mutations are often…
Screening vs. diagnostic mammogram: What’s the difference?
Regular breast cancer screening helps find breast cancer early. This is when the chances for successful treatment are…
Red light therapy for peripheral neuropathy: Does it work?
Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that occurs outside of your brain and spinal cord. It can cause weakness,…
4-time cancer survivor finds security and comfort at UT MD Anderson
When Tamara Mitchell first came to UT MD Anderson in November 2023, she had already been diagnosed with…
2-time cancer survivor thankful for UT MD Anderson’s guidance and expertise
When Armando Gallegos was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer at age 52, he was shocked. Cancer did not…