Taking Steps to Address Cancer: Prevention

BY MD Anderson

Last year, MD Anderson President John Mendelsohn, M.D., proposed 10 steps that can be taken to ensure cancer deaths decrease more rapidly, the ranks of survivors swell, and an even greater number of cancers are prevented in the first place.

This is the third in a series of posts on key actions outlined by Mendelsohn:

3. Prevent more cancers.
In an ideal world, cancer "care" would begin with risk assessment...

April Fools, Prom and Cancer

BY Val Marshall

Val Marshall's cancer journey began in May 2009 when her son Addison was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. A visit to the family...

Taking Steps to Address Cancer: Early Detection

BY MD Anderson

Last year, MD Anderson President John Mendelsohn, M.D., proposed 10 steps that can be taken to ensure cancer deaths decrease more rapidly,...

Coping With a Brain Tumor Diagnosis

BY Suki Gibson, L.M.S.W., Rebecca Savoie, L.C.S.W. and Mark Anderson, L.M.S.W. - Social Work

An individual's memory, thinking and/or emotions are often affected by a brain tumor diagnosis and treatment.

The extent of these changes...

Seven Months Feels Like a Lifetime When Your Child is Fighting Cancer

BY Kim Gourley

It was Labor Day 2010, and my husband Eric and I took our three kids, Gannon, 4, Jordyn, 3, and Cohen, 1, for an outing in the park. We arrived...

What Cancer Has Taught Me

BY Shelby Robin

When I was 12 years old, I didn't have a care in the world. My biggest concern was what position my big brother was going to allow me to play...

Exercise for Cancer Survivors: Moving Forward!

BY Karen M. Basen-Engquist, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Evidence is accruing that exercise can help cancer survivors feel better and improves their health. 

In the past, cancer survivors...

The Pros and Cons of Soy: More Study Needed

BY Lana Maciel

Soy milk, tofu and edamame are just a few of the many soy-rich foods touted for helping individuals reduce cholesterol levels and minimize...

Diary of a colon screening prep

BY Judy Overton

Anticipation. You've been there at some point in your life. As an expectant mother, I worried about labor pains.

The day before my...