UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

03/20/2026

Inflammation plays an important role in helping the body heal. But when it becomes chronic, it may increase the risk of serious health conditions, including cancer.

Nutrition support dietitian Kathleen Martin shares practical steps you can take, from building a healthy diet and staying hydrated to managing stress, getting enough sleep and staying active.

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Inflammation helps the body protect itself from injury, infection and harm. But when it sticks around long-term, it can put you at risk of health concerns. Here are nine habits that can reduce inflammation in the body.

03/19/2026

For some liver cancer patients, surgery is not an option. But new approaches are helping expand what is possible.

Our Dr. Armeen Mahvash and Dr. Cheenu Kappadath have spent years advancing Y90 radioembolization, a targeted therapy that delivers radiation directly to liver tumors.

Learn how this treatment works and what it could mean for patients. http://spr.ly/6183B6nPaJ

Results of research from UT MD Anderson recently led to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the use of SIR-Spheres as a first-line treatment against unresectable and unablatable hepatocellular carcinoma tumors. But it took the right focus on collaboration and team science, coupled with r...

03/18/2026

This is not virtual reality. This is cancer treatment.

At UT MD Anderson, innovation starts with one question: How can we improve care for our patients?

Extended reality technology is helping doctors see critical anatomy overlaid in real time during procedures like cervical cancer brachytherapy. That added visibility can help guide treatment with greater precision.

Because when technology is built around patients, it has the power to change what’s possible.

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03/18/2026

If your doctor recommends a sigmoidoscopy, you may have questions about what it is and how it compares to a colonoscopy.

A sigmoidoscopy is a quick outpatient procedure used to examine the re**um and lower part of the colon. But it doesn’t replace a colonoscopy for colore**al cancer screening.

Our Dr. Craig Messick explains when this procedure may be recommended and what to expect.

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A sigmoidoscopy is a procedure that doctors use to examine the inside of the re**um and sigmoid colon. Colon and re**al surgeon Craig Messick, M.D., shares what conditions a sigmoidoscopy helps diagnose and why it’s not a replacement for a colonoscopy.

03/18/2026

Sometimes it can be hard to tell whether symptoms are a cause for concern or not.

Four survivors describe the signs that led to their throat cancer diagnoses, plus, our Dr. Miriam Lango explains why early detection matters.

What are the symptoms of throat cancer? Survivors share what they experienced, and head and neck surgeon Miriam Lango, M.D., weighs in on when to see a doctor.

03/17/2026

Even if you stay active, eat well and keep up with regular screenings, it is still important to pay attention to your body.

April Harless did everything right. But after finding a lump just months after a clear mammogram, she was diagnosed with stage III triple-negative breast cancer.

“If you’re questioning something, go ahead and get it checked out.”

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03/16/2026

Dehydration happens when the body loses more fluids than it replaces. This can reduce blood volume and disrupt electrolyte balance, causing symptoms such as thirst, dark urine, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth and headache.

Senior clinical dietitian Natalie Carmouche explains what to look for, when dehydration may require medical care and simple ways to stay hydrated.

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A dietitian shares dehydration signs and hydration habits that can help you feel your best.

03/15/2026

Breast surgical oncologist Dr. Puneet Singh chose a career focused on helping improve the lives of patients with breast cancer.

“My goal is to use my skills and training to improve the lives of breast cancer patients,” she says. “We work as a team with our patients to help them achieve their goals.”

Watch to learn more about her work.

03/15/2026

Xiling Shen, Ph.D., once designed electrical circuits. Today, he applies the same analytical thinking to understand the complex gene and signaling networks that drive cancer.

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Learn how a background in electrical engineering influenced Xiling Shen, Ph.D., and led him to shift his research focus to precision medicine – and set him on a path to MD Anderson.

03/14/2026

When Francine Gauthier found herself needing more caffeine than usual to keep herself awake throughout the day, she knew something was wrong.

After a trip to the emergency room confirmed she had pancreatic cancer, she sought specialized care at UT MD Anderson. Now, she hopes her story can be an example to others to take their symptoms seriously.

"My message is to not ignore your body," she says. Read more: http://spr.ly/6187B6yMbd Today Show

Her symptoms were ambiguous. But they became excruciating as the months went on.

03/13/2026

Advances in cancer surgery are being shaped by data science and virtual modeling at UT MD Anderson.

Researchers led by our Dr. Jeff Siewerdsen are using digital twin technology to test surgical workflows and improve precision before procedures are performed in patients. From robotic-assisted lung biopsies to image-guided spine surgery, this work is helping make cancer surgery safer and more accurate.

Learn how digital modeling is helping shape the future of cancer surgery. http://spr.ly/6187B6zThd

03/13/2026

Spring has sprung at UT MD Anderson.

Our gardens are beginning to bloom across campus, bringing color and moments of calm for patients, caregivers and staff. These outdoor spaces offer a peaceful place to pause and recharge.

Take a moment to enjoy a few signs of spring from our gardens.