UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

04/09/2026

Okra water is trending, with claims it can support everything from digestion to skin health. But does it actually live up to the hype?

Clinical Dietitian Rachel Murphy breaks down what the science says, including potential benefits and risks to consider before adding it to your routine.

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Is okra water actually good for you? Senior clinical dietician Rachel Murphy weighs in on the science behind the trend, from its alleged blood sugar and weight loss benefits to the potential risks.

04/08/2026

T cell prolymphocytic leukemia (T-PLL) is an extremely rare and aggressive form of blood cancer.

Our Dr. Tapan Kadia explains the symptoms to watch for, how T-PLL is diagnosed and the treatment options available today, including ongoing research to improve outcomes.

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T cell prolymphocytic leukemia (TPLL) is a rare and often misunderstood type of leukemia. Tapan Kadia, M.D., explains current treatment options and new clinical trial breakthroughs.

04/07/2026

After multiple melanoma diagnoses and a metastatic recurrence, Joe Eastin turned to UT MD Anderson for care and immunotherapy treatment.

Today, he shows no evidence of disease progression and continues therapy with confidence in the science and his care team.

“My doctors know what they’re doing, and I trust them,” Joe says.

Read his story and how research is shaping melanoma care: http://spr.ly/6186B6vcTo

Joe Eastin faced multiple melanoma recurrences before seeking a second opinion at UT MD Anderson. Here he shares how immunotherapy and a caring team of doctors and researchers helped him through a metastatic melanoma diagnosis.

04/06/2026

Noticing blood in semen can be alarming, but it’s usually not cancer. If it happens more than once or comes with other symptoms, it’s time to see a doctor.

Urologic oncologist Dr. Lisly Chéry explains what to watch for and when to get checked: http://spr.ly/6181B6tm1l

Blood in semen, also known as hematospermia, usually is not a sign of cancer or anything serious. But it’s also not normal. Urologic oncologist Lisly Chéry, M.D., shares when to see a doctor for blood in your semen and how it’s treated.

04/05/2026

For Dr. Sairah Ahmed, cancer care starts with listening.

As a lymphoma specialist at UT MD Anderson, she treats patients with complex therapies, including stem cell transplant and CAR T cell therapy. Her focused expertise means she sees and treats these cancers every day.

But what matters most is understanding the person behind the diagnosis, their goals, their life and what they want moving forward.

“The goal is to make sure patients are heard and that we’re in it together,” she says.

Watch to get to know Dr. Ahmed.

04/04/2026

Appendix cancer is now recognized as a distinct disease, but it can still be difficult to diagnose.

Why? It often develops without symptoms, can’t be detected by routine screening like colonoscopies and may be mistaken for other conditions.

Our Drs. John Paul Shen and Beth Helmink explain what makes appendix cancer so challenging to identify and what patients should know.

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Appendix cancer is now known to be distinct from colorectal cancer. But it can still be difficult to diagnose. Why? Gastrointestinal oncologists John Paul Shen, M.D. and Beth Melmink, M.D., weigh in.

04/04/2026

A simple act can make a life-saving difference.

Some cancer patients at UT MD Anderson rely on blood and platelet donations as part of their treatment. Donating to UT MD Anderson Blood Bank is the only way to ensure your donation goes directly to our patients.

Make an appointment to donate blood or platelets today:
https://www.mdandersonbloodbank.org/

04/03/2026

When Paulette Burkhart was diagnosed with late-stage cervical cancer, she enrolled in an immunotherapy clinical trial at UT MD Anderson.

Today, her cancer has had a complete response to treatment.

“I’m doing fabulously well,” she says.

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04/02/2026

After a lung cancer diagnosis, Daniel West knew he needed answers and a plan he could trust.

Getting a second opinion at UT MD Anderson connected him with a full care team, biomarker testing and a personalized treatment approach.

“It was crucial for me to trust my doctor and feel respected, acknowledged and heard,” he says.

Today, he’s focused on living life and staying present.

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04/01/2026

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you may have heard the term “Gleason score.” It might sound complicated, but it’s an important tool doctors use to understand how the cancer may behave.

Our Dr. Lisly Chéry explains how Gleason scores are determined, what the numbers mean and how they shape care plans.

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A Gleason score is a grading system used for prostate cancer. Pathologists derive the score after looking at prostate tissue samples under a microscope. Lisly Chéry, M.D., breaks down how Gleason scores are calculated how they’re used to guide prostate cancer treatment.

04/01/2026

No time for a full workout? You don’t need one to start moving more.

“Exercise snacks” are short bursts of activity you can fit into your day, like a quick walk, a few squats or even dancing to your favorite song. These small moments can add up and support your overall health.

Our Drs. Scherezade Mama and Karen Basen-Engquist share simple ways to build more movement into your routine without needing extra time, equipment or a trip to the gym.

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What if you didn’t need any special clothing or equipment — or even much time — to derive some benefit from moving your body around? Learn about the benefits of so-called exercise snacks from researchers Karen Basen-Engquist, Ph.D., and Scherezade Mama, Dr.P.H.

03/31/2026

A low white blood cell count, or leukopenia, can happen for several reasons, especially during cancer treatment.

Our transfusion specialist Dr. Joanne Becker explains what leukopenia is, why it occurs, common symptoms to watch for and how it is treated.

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What’s the most common reason for a low white blood cell count? Transfusion specialist Joanne Becker, M.D., answers this and five other questions about leukopenia.