What is a Living Will?
A Living Will is a legal document that allows you to specify which types of medical care you’d like, if a situation ever arises in which you cannot communicate these wishes for yourself. Sometimes called a “Directive to Physician,” it is one of three legal documents collectively known as Advance Directives in the State of Texas.
But how specific does a Living Will get? Do you need anything special to complete one? And which...
Acupuncture during cancer treatment: What to know
If you’ve ever pricked yourself with a needle, your first thought was probably some variation of the word ‘Ouch!’
While being on the...
Positive thoughts helped adenoid cystic carcinoma survivor heal
When Tammy Ebbinghaus was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the nasal cavity in 2023, the timing couldn’t have been worse. She was...
What causes chemobrain? New insights
Chemobrain is a term used to describe the changes in cognitive abilities that some patients with cancer may experience, such as:
Fogginess of thinking Trouble recalling recent events Feeling slower in their thought processes Mental tasks requiring more effortIt commonly affects patients undergoing chemotherapy and sometimes other types of cancer treatments, and it may impact their quality of life.
What we know — and don’...
When should you worry about your menstrual cycle?
Abnormal vaginal bleeding can be a symptom of several gynecologic cancers, including cervical, endometrial (uterine) and vaginal. But if you...
Questions to ask your doctor when transitioning to cancer survivorship care
At MD Anderson, you’re considered a survivor from the day of your cancer diagnosis. And after you’ve completed primary cancer treatment, you...
Not just a hangover: The Surgeon General's Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
You’ve heard the warnings about tobacco. You know too much sugar isn’t great. But what if one of the most common cancer risks is something...
Nutrivention: Food as medicine
We know that eating a balanced diet of whole foods rich in plants and high in nutrients, vitamins and fiber is good for us generally. While...
5 emerging therapies presented at ASCO 2025
Every year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting provides a platform for sharing exciting new cancer therapies...
7 things to know about myelofibrosis
A myelofibrosis diagnosis can be scary, especially since it’s not a disease that many people have heard of. That’s why having more information...