Cancer Newsline

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Explained

2009-10-19T18:00:13Z

Pam Jones, program manager for the inflammatory breast cancer program at M. D. Anderson, discusses the symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare but very aggressive form of breast cancer.

Discussion of book: Faculty Health in Academic Medicine Physicians, Scientists, and the Pressures of Success

2009-10-05T18:08:50Z

Ellen Gritz, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Behavioral Science, and Janis Apted, Assoc VP for Faculty Development, both at M. D. Anderson, discuss the new book 'Academic Medicine: In Sickness and in Health - Scientists, Physicians, and the Pressures of Success'.

Mesothelioma: New Advances

2009-09-28T16:47:18Z

Medical Oncology and Reza Mehran, CD, SBStJ, M.D.C.M., MSc, FRCSC, FACS, Professor, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, discuss the latest advances in treating mesothelioma.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Cancer Treatment

2009-09-21T18:20:37Z

Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., director of M. D. Anderson's Integrative Medicine Program, and Peiying Yang, Ph.D., asssistant professor in the Integrative Medicine program, discuss the in-roads traditional Chinese medicine has made in western medicine and cancer treatment.

Cancer Pain Management

2009-09-14T20:11:58Z

Dr. Allen Burton, chair of the Department of Pain Medicine at M. D. Anderson, speaks about cancer pain management. About one-third of patients being treated for cancer experience pain and it can take many forms. Whether chronic or acute, pain is unique to each patient and it is vital that each patient's pain treatment plan be tailored to their personal needs.

Volunteering at M. D. Anderson

2009-08-31T20:09:18Z

Mary Donnelly Jackson, program coordinator for M. D. Anderson's Volunteer Services, describes a way you can help that doesn't involve money - volunteering.

Bio-behavioral Effects of Hatha Yoga During Cancer Treatment Study

2009-08-24T18:22:58Z

Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., Director of M. D. Anderson's Integrative Medicine Program discusses Hatha yoga and his study on how Hatha yoga effects cancer patients.

Treatment Options for Lymphedema Patients

2009-08-17T16:02:56Z

David Chang, M.D., explains what lymphedema is and discusses treatment options including lymphaticovenular bypass surgery.

Cancer Newsline - Anal Cancer

2009-08-10T16:01:40Z

Cathy Eng, M. D., associate professor in the department of gastrointestinal medical oncology explains risk factors and treatment options for anal cancer.

Complementary and Integrative Medicine

2009-08-03T21:26:35Z

Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., Director of M. D. Anderson's Integrative Medicine program, discusses what complementary / integrative medicine is, how the integrative medicine physician works with the medical oncologist, and what programs M. D. Anderson has to offer.

Blood-forming Stem Cell Transplantation for Cancer Patients

2009-07-20T18:07:53Z

Richard Champlin, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, discusses the blood-forming stem cell transplantation process and how it has been a life-saving treatment for many cancer patients. It is no longer necessary to extract these stem cells directly from the bone marrow, and is much less painful for the donor. Dr. Champlin also explains the National Marrow Donor Program and how to register.

Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment

2009-07-13T17:59:33Z

Anas Younes, M.D., Associate Professor of the Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma discusses frontline, pre-transplant, and post-transplant treatment options for Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Ways You Can Help Without Giving Money: Donate Blood

2009-07-06T17:58:39Z

Andrea Johnson, Community Representative for the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Blood Bank, discusses the challenges blood banks face when getting blood and platelets for their patients and explains how you can help.

Early Detection: Undiagnosed Breast Clinic

2009-06-29T17:54:50Z

Therese Bartholomew Bevers, M.D., assistant professor of M. D. Anderson's Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, explains the services available through the Undiagnosed Breast Clinic. The main purpose is to see patients that have a breast concern that has not yet been diagnosed.

What Diet and Exercise Mean for the Cancer Patient/Survivor

2009-06-22T17:53:54Z

Daniel Hughes, Ph.D. and Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Ph.D., both from the Department of Behavioral Science discuss the science of diet, nutrition and exercise for cancer survivors, and explain of the results of the RENEW study. Recently published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, the study showed an improvement physical function among older breast, prostate and colorectal cancer survivors that participated in the home based diet and exercise program.