Mycosis fungoides: 11 things to know about this rare lymphoma subtype
Mycosis fungoides is the most common subtype of cutaneous T cell lymphoma, a rare blood cancer that affects the skin.
Pronounced “my-KOH-sis fun-GOY-dees,” it usually appears as a rash. It’s often mistaken for eczema or psoriasis, and is frequently misdiagnosed. So, how would you know if you have this disease? How serious is it? And, is mycosis fungoides curable?
We went to dermatologist?Auris Huen, M.D.,?section chief of...
Understanding the gut-brain axis: 7 things to know
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t feel sick, exactly. I just don’t feel …?right?”
If so, odds are that you’re correct...
T cell prolymphocytic leukemia (TPLL): Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
T cell prolymphocytic leukemia (TPLL) is an extremely rare form of leukemia?that affects mainly older individuals. Only about 600 people...
Why getting an accurate lymphoma diagnosis matters
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lymphoma, you might think all you need to know is whether it’s Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin. But is that distinction enough to move forward confidently with a treatment plan? Or, is there more you should find out first??
Lymphoma specialists?Sairah Ahmed, M.D.,?and?Jason Westin, M.D.,?weighed in?on this topic?during a recent?episode of UT MD Anderson...
3 reasons appendix cancer is hard to diagnose
Until?about 15 years ago,?appendix cancer?was often lumped together with colon cancer. That’s because the appendix is technically...
Exercise snacks: How to?sneak more exercise into your day
Squeezing a full workout into your busy day can be tough. Warming up, exercising and cooling down all take time. So do the commute to the...
The sandwich generation: Tips for juggling parenting and an aging parent’s cancer diagnosis
The term “sandwich generation” describes people who are raising their children while also caring for their aging parents.?
Juggling...
Understanding the different types of lymphoma
You may have already heard about non-Hodgkin lymphoma. But are there other kinds of lymphoma? What makes each one unique? And, are some symptoms...
How to talk to your children about vaping
About 1.63 million American children under age 18 — roughly 6% of our youth population — reported vaping in 2024. That figure represents a...
7 ways to support UT?MD?Anderson
If you’re eager to give back to UT?MD Anderson — whether because the treatment you received here extended your life or those of the people...