MD Anderson Cancer Center

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 Cintore Gonzalez 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.

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11/20/2025

After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a failed stem cell transplant, JC Cox turned to MD Anderson.

One single dose of an experimental cell therapy called CAR NK put him in remission, and, seven years later, he’s still cancer-free.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor JC Cox turned to MD Anderson when local treatment failed to keep the cancer at bay. Here, a single dose of a novel cell therapy administered through a clinical trial has put — and kept — him in remission.

11/19/2025

You might have seen some buzz online about vibration plates. But do they actually have any health benefits, and should cancer patients use them?

Our experts weigh in.

Can standing on a vibrating platform really have health benefits? MD Anderson experts share their thoughts and tips to consider before adding new fitness devices to your routine.

11/18/2025

Dwan Thomas was undergoing breast cancer treatment when Hurricane Harvey flooded her home.

Through it all, she says her MD Anderson care team never stopped showing up for her.

Read her story.

Stage II breast cancer survivor Dwan Thomas called MD Anderson ‘a source of stability during a very chaotic time.’ Find out why — and how this prompted her to promote MD Anderson’s mission to end cancer.

11/18/2025

Protein needs aren’t one-size-fits-all. Your age, activity level and health history all influence how much you should eat.

Our dietitian Joy Anderson shares what you need to know.

Are you getting enough protein? A dietitian explains how to calculate your protein needs and tips for meeting your daily protein requirements.

11/18/2025

Cancer was the last thing on Jamie Chandlee's mind as she dealt with weight loss and fatigue for months. She was only 25.

But after waking up with no feeling in her left arm, a CT scan showed that she had non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

"We made a call to MD Anderson immediately," she says. Read how her care team created the right plan and why she's excited MD Anderson will soon begin building a facility in Austin.

Austin resident Jamie Chandlee has been in remission for 16 years after seeking treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma at MD Anderson. Find out why she’s excited to know that MD Anderson will soon be closer to home.

11/17/2025

Want to know your risk of developing certain cancers?

Our genetic counselor Catherine Skefos shares where to start.

Genetic testing detects changes in your genes that increase your risk for cancer. Find out who needs genetic testing, what to expect and how to understand results.

11/16/2025

We loved celebrating 10 years of giving cancer the boot with our friends, patients, families, employees and volunteers. Thank you to the 11,000 people who joined MD Anderson’s Boot Walk to End Cancer here in Houston and around the world. You helped make this our biggest Boot Walk ever!

Together, we’ve raised more than $2 million and counting. You can still donate to support cancer research and patient programs at https://mdanderson.donordrive.com/events/522.

11/15/2025

Thank you to the nearly 11 thousand participants who joined us in person and around the world for our biggest MD Anderson’s Boot Walk to End Cancer yet. Together, we raised more than $2 million to support patient programs, research, prevention and education at MD Anderson. Here’s to 10 years of giving cancer the boot!