External beam radiation therapy: How it works, what it treats and side effects
Radiation therapy is a common type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy beams to target and destroy cancer cells.
External beam radiation treatment (EBRT) is the main type of radiation therapy. It can be used alone to treat cancer or along with other therapies, such as surgery or chemotherapy.
Here, I’ll explain more about external beam radiation and answer common questions about this type of cancer treatment.
How...
When should you worry about abnormal vaginal bleeding?
If you’ve never had a regular menstrual period before, you might not know what qualifies as “abnormal” bleeding from the vagina.
So...
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...
Follicular lymphoma survivor: Why I participate in UT?MD?Anderson’s Boot Walk to End Cancer?
When I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma in late 2014, I was pretty matter-of-fact about it. I might’ve been more upset if I’d broken my arm.??
Several relatives of mine had already been diagnosed with various types of cancer over the years. So, I was no stranger to that disease. It just wasn’t scary to me.?I also come from a family of strong faith.??
It’s easy to start feeling sorry for yourself...
Breast cancer risk assessments: What to know
Whatever your question, odds are there’s an online resource that promises an answer. That means it’s just as easy to search ‘What should I...
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...
My brain tumor journey: Finding faith and strength at UT MD Anderson
In May 2024, I had just started my summer internship at?a bank?and was preparing for my senior year at Texas A&M University....
A passion for personalized medicine and lung cancer care
As a lung cancer oncologist, Eric Singhi, M.D., often tells patients, “We don’t just treat cancer. We treat your cancer.”
So much of...
When to see a dermatologist about a skin change
As a dermatologist, I get a lot of questions about skin changes, what they mean and what to do about them.
Being aware of changes to...
What does a clinical ethicist do? Learn about their role in patient care
When you think of your care team, doctors and nurses might be the first people that come to mind. And while these clinicians are essential...
Two-time tongue cancer survivor: Why I support research at UT?MD?Anderson
Sometimes, the most meaningful breakthroughs in medicine aren’t about saving your life — they’re about saving your quality of life. That was...
Top 3 UT MD Anderson abstracts at AACR 2026
At the?2026?American Association for Cancer Research?(AACR)?Annual Meeting,?UT MD Anderson?experts?will...
Stage 4 kidney cancer survivor thankful he chose UT MD Anderson
Roberto Gonzalez was diagnosed with stage 2?renal cell carcinoma in September 2020. He had a radical nephrectomy to remove his left kidney...
What is a menin inhibitor?
If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with leukemia, you might have heard about a new treatment option called a menin inhibitor...
Immunosuppressants: What is their role in cancer care?
An immunosuppressant is anything that diminishes the body’s natural ability to respond to threats, such as cancer or viruses, like the ones...
Okra water: Should you be drinking it?
Never tried okra water before? You’re not alone. But some social media influencers swear that drinking this slimy concoction can actually...
Metastatic melanoma survivor trusts UT MD Anderson’s expertise and research
Joe Eastin was first diagnosed with melanoma on his left ear in 2012. The Dallas resident had surgery at home to treat the cancer and two...
Blood in semen (hematospermia): Is it a sign of cancer?
Any time you notice blood where it’s not supposed to be, it can be alarming. If you’ve ever seen blood in your semen, a condition known as...
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...
Stage 4 cervical cancer survivor thankful for immunotherapy clinical trial
Looking back, Paulette Burkhart believes the fatigue she began experiencing in 2023 was not because she needed to take vitamins or get more...
Lung cancer survivor finds care, support and connection at UT MD Anderson
When Daniel West was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2022, he was shocked. Not only had he quit smoking in 2006, but he was fit, active...
