Follicular lymphoma survivor: Why I participate in UT MD Anderson’s Boot Walk to End Cancer®
When I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma in late 2014, I was pretty matter-of-fact about it. I might’ve…
Why getting an accurate lymphoma diagnosis matters
Your disease subtype will determine your treatment Another reason an accurate diagnosis matters? Your specific lymphoma subtype determines your treatment. “The way we treat…
My brain tumor journey: Finding faith and strength at UT MD Anderson
In May 2024, I had just started my summer internship at a bank and was preparing for my senior year…
A passion for personalized medicine and lung cancer care
As a lung cancer oncologist, Eric Singhi, M.D., often tells patients, “We don’t just treat cancer. We treat…
Two-time tongue cancer survivor: Why I support research at UT MD Anderson
Sometimes, the most meaningful breakthroughs in medicine aren’t about saving your life — they’re about saving your quality…
Stage 4 kidney cancer survivor thankful he chose UT MD Anderson for treatment
Roberto Gonzalez was diagnosed with stage 2 renal cell carcinoma in September 2020. He had a radical nephrectomy to…
What is a menin inhibitor?
If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with leukemia, you might have heard about a…
Immunosuppressants: What is their role in cancer care?
An immunosuppressant is anything that diminishes the body’s natural ability to respond to threats, such as cancer or…
Metastatic melanoma survivor trusts UT MD Anderson’s expertise and research
Joe Eastin was first diagnosed with melanoma on his left ear in 2012. The Dallas resident had surgery…
3 reasons appendix cancer is hard to diagnose
Until about 15 years ago, appendix cancer was often lumped together with colon cancer. That’s because the appendix is technically part…
Stage 4 cervical cancer survivor thankful for immunotherapy clinical trial
Looking back, Paulette Burkhart believes the fatigue she began experiencing in 2023 was not because she needed to…
What is a Gleason score for prostate cancer?
If you’ve ever been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you were likely given a Gleason score. A Gleason score…