UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

06/25/2026

Karen Frost was diagnosed with oral cancer in 2023. She was already familiar with UT MD Anderson after caring for her parents who both had cancer.

Karen didn’t mind making the trip from Austin to Houston to meet with her care team and complete surgery and chemotherapy, especially when it resulted in her being cancer-free.

Karen shares more about her experience: http://spr.ly/6005BDcPEb

06/25/2026

You can become a cancer detective at The Journey to End Cancer: From Cause to Cure exhibition sponsored by UT MD Anderson at The Health Museum in Houston.

Explore how cancer develops, how it's treated and how researchers are working to end it.

Check it out now through Sept. 13. Plan your visit: http://spr.ly/6181BD9Gic

06/24/2026

Ni****ne products may be getting a makeover with claims that they improve focus and increase weight loss, but is it worth risking your health?

Dr. Jennifer Cofer reviews the research behind these statements and debunks myths associated with ni****ne. http://spr.ly/6000BD50M6

Ni****ne is getting a rebrand as a wellness tool. Jennifer Cofer, Dr.P.H., reviews the research behind common claims about focus, performance and weight loss.

06/23/2026

After completing 30 proton therapy treatments for prostate cancer, Captain Frank Stilley rang the gong surrounded by his family and care team, marking this important milestone.

A retired Harris County Sheriff’s Office captain with 25 years of service, he shares the mindset and encouragement that carried him through treatment.

Watch his story.

06/23/2026

If the idea of a colonoscopy feels daunting, you might consider using a blood tests to screen for colorectal cancer.

While having a colonoscopy is still the best way to detect and prevent this cancer, Dr. Ernest Hawk explains how blood testing can support screening and who may benefit. http://spr.ly/6001BDjuIF

Blood tests are now an FDA-approved option for colorectal cancer screening. Ernest Hawk, M.D., explains how they work, their accuracy and who should consider one.

06/22/2026

When a local hospital diagnosed Robyn Townsend with ovarian cancer, she was left scared, confused and losing confidence in the team responsible for her care.

Everything changed when she came to UT MD Anderson for a second opinion. She found a team of empathetic and careful experts who took her concerns seriously and built a treatment plan she could trust.

Now, Robyn is cancer-free.

Read more about her story: http://spr.ly/6000BDZoum

06/21/2026

It takes a special someone to be a father figure.

Today, we honor the role models, mentors and steady hands who help shape our lives.

We also join many of you in remembering the loved ones you’re holding close this Father’s Day.

06/20/2026

Dr. Carlos Barcenas started at UT MD Anderson in 1999, joining a team dedicated to advancing our mission to end cancer.

Little did he know that years later, his own daughter, Juliana Barcenas, would join UT MD Anderson as a genetic counselor.

Watch their story.

06/19/2026

It’s not uncommon to feel isolated after a cancer diagnosis, or even during survivorship.

Clinical Psychologist Catherine Powers shares ways to manage those feelings, along with additional resources through UT MD Anderson. http://spr.ly/6000BDuUcr

Why are feelings of isolation so common among cancer patients? And, what can you do to ease yours? Clinical psychologist Catherine Powers, Ph.D., weighs in.

06/18/2026

Research shows that men are less likely to go to the doctor when they aren’t feeling well or need a check-up.

In our latest Cancerwise podcast episode, Drs. Amy Hassan and Lisly Chéry discuss how to encourage the men in your life to get checked out.

Listen to the full episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: http://spr.ly/6182BDOC92