MD Anderson Cancer Center

11/29/2025

We are grateful for our blood donors.

Some cancer patients rely on blood transfusions during treatment. Donating to MD Anderson's Blood Bank is the best way to make sure your gift goes directly to our patients.

Make your appointment to donate blood or platelets this holiday season: MDAndersonBloodBank.org

11/29/2025

Every woman’s cancer journey is different. Our Dr. Jolyn Taylor believes that’s why personalized care matters most.

“We need to understand how cancer is affecting the person in front of us so we can make a treatment plan that will get them through treatment and beyond," she says.

Read more about how she approaches treating gynecologic cancers at MD Anderson.

As a gynecologic oncologist at MD Anderson, I treat cancers of the female reproductive system. Here, I’ll share why I love what I do, why I love working with my colleagues and why patients are our top priority at MD Anderson.

11/27/2025

We are grateful for our MD Anderson community.

Today and always, we appreciate our patients and their families, our dedicated faculty and staff, our volunteers and all who support our mission to end cancer.

Wishing you a peaceful Thanksgiving.

11/26/2025

Tommy Allen was told his stage III colon cancer was in “high-priced real estate” — too dangerous to remove.

MD Anderson gave him a second chance.

“I was ecstatic,” he says after hearing his doctors were able to remove the entire tumor.

Read his story.

When Tommy Allen came to MD Anderson for locally advanced stage III colon cancer treatment, he was so weak he could barely walk. With unwavering support from his wife, complete trust in his care team and a strong will to live, Tommy is now cancer-free. Here’s his story.

11/25/2025

Shortly after Savannah Curry found a breast lump at 27, she learned she was pregnant. Then, she received an inflammatory breast cancer diagnosis. She knew she needed a care team that specialized in this aggressive cancer, so she traveled from Missouri to MD Anderson’s Inflammatory Breast Cancer Clinic.

With a carefully tailored treatment plan, Savannah safely continued chemotherapy during pregnancy and welcomed a healthy baby boy.

She named him Anderson to honor MD Anderson.

Read her full story in the link in our comments.

11/24/2025

At 32, Elisabeth Ponder faced stage III triple-negative breast cancer. Today, she’s cancer-free after participating in a clinical trial.

“I can’t even tell you how excited and happy it makes me feel to know that my doctors will use what they’ve learned from me to do even better for future breast cancer patients," she says.

Read her story in the link in our comments.

[Image description: Elisabeth Ponder smiles at the camera in front of a floral wall.]

11/24/2025

A cancer diagnosis doesn't mean you have to abandon your workouts.

Our Dr. Karen Basen-Engquist shares how and why it's important to stay active.

For years, people believed that patients being treated for cancer should rest and take it easy. But research has shown that exercise during cancer treatment can help patients manage side effects, recover faster and even live longer. Here's what to know about exercise during cancer treatment and how ...

11/24/2025

A wart-like spot on his tongue changed Alex Harrison's life at 26. After multiple cancer recurrences, he finally found the expertise at MD Anderson that made all the difference.

He shares advice for people who have been newly diagnosed with cancer.

Alex Harrison has survived five separate oral cancer diagnoses since 2002. Here, he shares his top three pieces of advice to other cancer patients.

11/23/2025

Smoking rates are down, but HPV-related throat cancers continue to rise in men.

Our Dr. Neil Gross shares what men should know about symptoms, treatment and prevention.

HPV-related throat cancer is on the rise, and patients are usually non-smoking, older, white heterosexual males. Neil Gross, M.D., shares symptoms to look for, treatment options and how to protect yourself.

11/22/2025

Alejandra Cintora González suspected perimenopause when she started dealing with fatigue and mood swings.

Until one day, she noticed a lump in her breast. Doctors diagnosed her with a rare metaplastic breast cancer. That's when she turned to MD Anderson.

Read her story.

Alejandra Cintora González was shocked when she was diagnosed with metaplastic breast cancer at age 41. Here she shares how receiving treatment on a clinical trial at MD Anderson helped get rid of the cancer and get her back to enjoying time with her family.

11/21/2025

The holidays can be tough when you're facing a cancer diagnosis, caring for someone with cancer or missing a loved one you've lost.

"There's a lot of complex emotions that they might be struggling with at the same time," says our social work counselor Malory Lee.

In this episode of the Cancerwise podcast, Lee and social work counselor Traci Newsom share tips for coping and finding joy during the holiday season.

You can listen to the full episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: http://spr.ly/61867ioha

MD Anderson’s Cancerwise podcast features insights from our experts on cancer diagnosis and treatment, research breakthroughs, and prevention, as well as stories from survivors and caregivers who’ve faced cancer firsthand.

11/20/2025

When Justin Masse’s nasal polyps turned out to be cancer, he refused to accept uncertainty from doctors.

That’s what led him to MD Anderson. Click the link to his story in our comments.

[Image description: Justin Masse is pictured with his family.]