Can sitting for too long really increase your cancer risk?
You spend all day sitting at a desk. Then, you plop down on the couch to relax, watch TV, read a book or play computer games. Maybe you sit at the dinner table for a while, too.
If you’re like many Americans, you’ll spend more than eight hours of your day seated. But did you know that sitting for long, uninterrupted stretches can put your health at risk — even if you exercise regularly?
“There is some evidence...

36 foods that can help lower your cancer risk
Is there such a thing as a cancer-fighting food? Can certain foods actually prevent cancer?
Unfortunately, the answer is "...
Are you a victim of domestic violence?
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) — more commonly known as domestic violence — is defined as the emotional, psychological, sexual, or physical...
Immunotherapy side effects: What to know
If you’ve researched cancer treatment options, you’ve probably heard of immunotherapy, which trains the immune system to attack cancer, rather than attacking the cancer directly. You also might've heard that immunotherapy causes fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy.
But that’s not always the case.
More than 60% of patients who receive some form of immunotherapy will also develop side effects. Some...

What cancer patients should know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine at MD Anderson
Last updated April 8, 2021
If you're currently in cancer treatment or have previously had cancer, you might be wondering if you should...
What to expect at MD Anderson during a hurricane amid COVID-19
Last updated Aug. 25, 2021
At MD Anderson, the health and safety of our patients and employees is our top priority every day. That&...
The cancer patient’s hurricane checklist during COVID-19
Last updated Aug. 25, 2021
If you’ve ever prepared for a hurricane, you probably already know the basics. A flashlight, extra batteries...
7 things to know about penile cancer
Penile cancer is rare in the U.S., with only about 2,200 new cases diagnosed each year. But in many cases, men put off seeing a doctor until...
Have an MD Anderson appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here's what to know
Last updated on Aug. 11, 2020
Despite communities beginning to lift “stay home” orders during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...
New blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) treatment improves outlook for many patients
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare type of acute leukemia that impacts about 500-1,000 people in the U.S. each...