Which blood tests show cancer?
PSA tests can detect elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen in the blood, which are sometimes a sign of prostate cancer. And complete blood counts — or CBCs — can show high or low levels of certain blood components, which are sometimes a symptom of certain blood cancers.
But are there any simple blood tests available that can prove you have cancer?
Adriana Maria Knopfelmacher Couchonal, M.D., a specialist...
PET scans: What are they and what to expect
A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging exam that shows how your tissues and organs are working. PET scans can cause anxiety...
CT scans and cancer risk: What patients need to know
A computerized tomography scan, also called a CT scan, provides detailed images of your body to help doctors diagnose and treat various health...
Head of Cancer Medicine: ‘MD Anderson is the place I bring my loved ones’
As a physician-scientist, I have a series of roles at MD Anderson. I’m the division head of Cancer Medicine where I oversee 16 medical oncology departments. I’m also a professor and chair of one of those departments, Lymphoma and Myeloma, where I care for patients with lymphoma and oversee research.
However, like many employees at MD Anderson, my connection to our mission goes beyond my professional roles. MD Anderson is also the...
What can a pathology report tell you?
If you’ve ever noticed a pathology report pop up in MyChart after a biopsy or a surgical procedure, you might have some questions.  ...
Estate planning checklist: How to start ‘getting your affairs in order’
Many patients come to MD Anderson for a second opinion after being told elsewhere: “Get your affairs in order.”
But what...
Need a punch biopsy? Here’s what to expect
As a dermatologist, I examine skin all day, every day. If I see something concerning on your skin, I may perform a punch biopsy to learn more...
Thyroid biopsy: Purpose, process and recovery
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your lower neck. A thyroid biopsy is a procedure that helps diagnose or rule out thyroid...
Weight loss during cancer treatment: 5 do’s and don’ts
The basic formula for weight loss is no secret: burn more calories than you consume. But actually doing that can feel like cracking an impossible...
8 dos and don’ts for communication during cancer treatment
A cancer diagnosis and cancer treatment provide many opportunities for family members, friends and acquaintances to rally around you....