Bugging my dad to save his life

BY Lucy Richardson

As an employee in the Communications office at MD Anderson, I spend the majority of my time reading and learning about others' experiences with cancer.

Since March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, I have been tirelessly researching colon cancer facts and prevention methods.

Last night as I was having dinner with my family I learned my grandmother had colon cancer and her son, my father who is over 50 (sorry dad), has...

Should You Consider Genetic Testing?

BY Mary Brolley

If you suspect that cancer "runs in your family," you may be curious about -- or even considering -- genetic testing.

This...

Q&A: Focus on Virtual Colonoscopy

BY MD Anderson

It's a simple fact that bears repeating this Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. If found early, these...

Cancer and Cord Blood Donation: How New Life Brings New Hope

BY Erin Horne

Every day as new babies are born, staff members at the MD Anderson Cord Blood Bank hit the road and get busy collecting cord blood donations...

Caregiver Chronicles: Tom's Creative Genius Steps in

BY Judy Overton

After a long and successful career in broadcast journalism in Houston, North Texas and Oklahoma, Judy Overton joined MD Anderson in 2008 as...

Q&A: Neurofibromatosis and Its Relationship to Cancer

BY Mary Brolley

Neurofibromatosis is worthy of study, say cancer and genetic experts, because the DNA mutations that cause its three types may yield crucial...

Caregiver Chronicles: Let The Treatment Begin

BY Judy Overton

After a long and successful career in broadcast journalism in Houston, North Texas and Oklahoma, Judy Overton joined MD Anderson in 2008 as...