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Is talc in makeup safe? | MD Anderson Cancer Center

1 month ago | mdanderson.org | Christina Sumners

Concerned about talc in makeup? Learn more about the potential health risks and get expert advice on maintaining safety in cosmetic use.
Understanding adult rhabdomyosarcoma: Types, prognosis and treatment

Jan 16, 2025 | mdanderson.org | Valerie Jones

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare type of soft tissue sarcoma that develops in the skeletal muscles. The disease is most common in children and adolescents. But rhabdomyosarcoma can affect adults, too. And adult rhabdomyosarcoma is often more difficult to treat. We spoke with sarcoma medical oncologist Andy Livingston, M.D., to learn more about adult rhabdomyosarcoma.
MD Anderson’s Lauren Averett Byers receives TAMEST O’Donnell Award for seminal contributions to lung cancer research

Dec 11, 2024 | mdanderson.org | Lauren Averett Byers

Lauren Averett Byers, M.D., professor of Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has received the 2025 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Award in Medicine from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST).
What is a partial hysterectomy? Differences, benefits and risk factors

Dec 9, 2024 | mdanderson.org | Shannon N. Westin

“Partial hysterectomy” is one of those phrases that isn’t very specific. It’s not always clear what the term means. So, most doctors try to avoid using it. But when people speak of a partial hysterectomy, the scientific term for what they’re describing is usually a supracervical hysterectomy. That’s a procedure in which the bulk of the uterus is surgically removed, but the cervix is left behind. So, why might you need this type of procedure? How will it affect your menstrual cycle?
What to know about metastatic prostate cancer

Dec 4, 2024 | mdanderson.org | Bilal Siddiqui

Metastatic prostate cancer is prostate cancer that has spread outside of the prostate to other parts of the body. This is also known as stage IV disease. At MD Anderson, I treat patients with advanced prostate cancer, most of whom have metastatic disease. A lot of our research is focused on how we can better treat metastatic prostate cancer to improve patients’ results.
Mammogram vs. breast ultrasound: What’s the difference?

Nov 26, 2024 | mdanderson.org | Ethan Cohen

Regular breast cancer screenings can detect breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat. While mammograms are considered the gold standard test for finding breast cancer, you may also get other screening tests, such as a breast ultrasound. So, what’s the difference between a mammogram and a breast ultrasound? And when might you need both tests? Below, I’ll answer these questions and more. Mammogram vs. breast ultrasound: How does each test work?
MD Anderson helps survivor through three cancer diagnoses

Nov 21, 2024 | mdanderson.org | Valerie Jones

Diane White had bronchitis off and on for most of her adult life. But one case in late 2019 was hard to shake. So, she saw her family doctor in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and had an X-ray. The doctor thought it was pneumonia. But after several scans and a biopsy, Diane learned she had non-small cell lung cancer. Choosing MD Anderson for lung cancer treatmentDiane was 68 at the time of her lung cancer diagnosis. It was stage III. She was told she couldn’t have surgery.
Scar massage after cancer treatment: 6 things to know

Nov 4, 2024 | mdanderson.org | Patrick Garvey

Scar massage is used to improve the appearance and/or long-term healing prospects of scar tissue after cancer treatment. This therapeutic technique’s main goals are to:improve the appearance of scarsimprove blood circulation to the scarred areas for faster healingrelieve pain, discomfort and itching. Scar massage also has some psychological benefits. For instance, it may reduce some patients’ anxiety by giving them a sense of control over their healing process.
Jennifer Bickel, M.D., named MD Anderson Vice President and Chief Wellness Officer | MD Anderson Cancer Center

Nov 1, 2024 | mdanderson.org

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the selection of Jennifer Bickel, M.D., as the institution’s inaugural vice president and chief wellness officer (CWO). She will begin on January 6, 2025. Working closely with the senior vice president of people, culture and infrastructure, as well as the chief academic officer, she will spearhead initiatives that prioritize employee well-being, professional fulfillment and community resilience.
Stage IV leiomyosarcoma survivor: Faith and quality care got me through cancer

Oct 31, 2024 | mdanderson.org | Valerie Jones

Sheri Peters was diagnosed with stage IV leiomyosarcoma of the uterus in 2015. Her 17-year-old son, Zach, had died from stage IV Ewing’s sarcoma just three years earlier. Sheri had relied on her faith to get through the loss of her son. She leaned on her faith again as she faced her own diagnosis. Symptom that led to leiomyosarcoma diagnosisAt age 52, Sheri began to bleed heavily.