MD Anderson Cancer Center

10/05/2025

Gel and shellac manicures can last longer without chipping. But do the UV lamps used to dry them raise your skin cancer risk?

Our Dr. Saira George explains what we know about UV exposure from nail lamps and how to protect your skin at the salon.

Do the UV lamps used to dry gel and shellac nail polish put you at greater risk for developing skin cancer? Dermatologist Saira George, M.D., answers.

10/04/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined us this morning for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. MD Anderson was honored to sponsor this event and raise awareness in our community about breast cancer. Here’s a look at our booth and our inflatable breast exhibit.

10/03/2025

Is there such a thing as a healthy smoker?

Our Dr. Maher Karam-Hage debunks this common myth.

Can the damaging effects of smoking ever be reversed by exercise or a healthy diet? To***co addiction expert Maher Karam-Hage, M.D., weighs in on the “healthy smoker” myth.

10/03/2025

Beans are packed with nutrition.

Read why our Senior Clinical Dietitian Starla Garcia says these legumes are so bean-ificial to your health.

What’s the healthiest type of bean to eat? Why is it better to eat beans with rice? And how can you work more beans into your diet? Senior clinical dietitian Starla Garcia weighs in.

10/02/2025

Esthesioneuroblastoma is an extremely rare nasal cavity cancer that most ENT doctors may see only a few cases of in their careers.

At MD Anderson, our experts see several each month.

Our Dr. Ehab Hanna shares the symptoms, how it’s treated and why experience matters for this rare disease.

Esthesioneuroblastoma is a rare cancer that forms in the nasal cavity. Ehab Hanna, M.D., shares esthesioneuroblastoma symptoms, treatment options and what to expect after treatment.

10/02/2025

After his prostate cancer diagnosis, Tod Hornby turned to MD Anderson, the same place where his wife had been treated for a rare sarcoma.

Here are three things about MD Anderson that surprised him most.

Learning that one of our surgeons had performed thousands of the same procedure he was recommending for Tod Hornby’s prostate cancer treatment made choosing MD Anderson easy. But learning other things about MD Anderson has continued to astonish the Idaho resident.

10/01/2025

Every shirt for each year of MD Anderson's Boot Walk to End Cancer represents the dedication of a community determined to end cancer. Watch to get the first look at the 10th anniversary shirt for this year’s event.

Join survivors, caregivers and supporters on Saturday, Nov. 15 for our 10th Boot Walk to End Cancer. 100% of funds raised directly support MD Anderson's mission to end cancer.

Register today: http://spr.ly/6183AiT7x

10/01/2025

Getting your first mammogram can feel daunting, but it’s important to help find cancer early, when it's easiest to treat.

Our Dr. Miral Patel walks you through what to expect.

A mammogram is an important step in breast cancer screening that helps detect the disease as early as possible. Here’s what to expect at your first mammogram.

09/30/2025

When Marcela de leon Espinoza was diagnosed with stage III invasive lobular carcinoma, she chose to travel 300 miles from the Rio Grande Valley to seek care at MD Anderson The Woodlands.

By joining a clinical trial, Marcela was able to complete chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and reconstruction in less than a year.

Read her story about why she chose MD Anderson and the clinical trial that helped her move forward.

After being diagnosed with stage III invasive lobular carcinoma. Marcela de Leon Espinoza came to MD Anderson for her breast cancer treatment. Find out why she made that decision and joined a clinical trial here — even though she lives more than 300 miles away.

09/30/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Susan Bullman on being named to the 2025 TIME100 Next list.

Dr. Bullman’s research explores how the microbiome influences the development of cancers such as oral and colore**al. Her research also seeks to answer an urgent question: why colore**al cancer is rising among younger people.
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Find out why Susan Bullman is on this year’s list

09/30/2025

Supporting a friend, colleague or loved one with cancer can feel complicated. You want to help in meaningful ways without overstepping, and to encourage without feeling forced.

Our social work counselor Cindy Parker and program manager Lauren Adams share practical advice to support someone with cancer in ways that truly matter.

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What's the best way to support someone who’s facing cancer? Here are three highlights from a podcast discussion between social work counselor Cindy Parker and Program Manager Lauren Adams.

09/27/2025

Seeing blood in your stool is always a red flag.

"Your body is telling you something. Don’t ignore it," says our Dr. David Richards.

Here's what you should do if you see blood in your stool, as well as possible causes.

Blood in your stool may be awkward to talk about, but it can be a warning sign of cancer. Here’s what to know if you start noticing blood during your bathroom breaks.