@mdanderson.bsky.socialWhen Elizabeth Jardinella woke up after surgery to determine if she had ovarian cancer, she remembers our Dr. Jolyn Taylor holding her hand and saying, "I'm so glad you advocated for yourself."
She shares how she finally felt heard about her health concerns at UT MD Anderson. #OncSky #EndCancer
@phillyhouseds.comIt was an impactful morning in Northeast Philly as we co-hosted a roundtable with @padempolicy.bsky.social about the groundbreaking research & tremendous care at the Fox Chase Cancer Center. Let's work together to #EndCancer.
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@mdanderson.bsky.socialNeuropathy is a common side effect of some cancer treatments.
Dr. Moran Amit explains what neuropathy is, how it can affect patients and why researchers are focusing on preventing it rather than treating it after it develops. #EndCancer
@mdanderson.bsky.socialIt’s likely that more than 1 million patients have benefited from immunotherapy since 2011.
But immunotherapy is not yet curing every patient. The James P. Allison Institute™ is committed to bringing the benefits of immunotherapy to all patients. @pamsharmamdphd.bsky.social #OncSky #EndCancer
@mdanderson.bsky.social“He understood that I wasn’t just a leukemia patient. I was a mom,” says Leigh Ann Chiles of our Dr. Guillermo Montalban-Bravo.
She shares how her UT MD Anderson care team not only treated her leukemia, but also helped her safely attend her son’s wedding. #OncSky #EndCancer
@mdanderson.bsky.socialThe most important thing to do after receiving an abnormal Pap test is to seek follow-up care, says our. Dr. Kathleen Schmeler.
Learn more: spr.ly/63324BGp0nE @schmeler.bsky.social #OncSky #EndCancer
@mdanderson.bsky.socialThyroid nodules are very common, especially as people age.
Dr. Steven Weitzman shares more and what makes UT MD Anderson’s Thyroid Nodule Clinic unique: spr.ly/63320BGTPSO #OncSky #EndCancer
@mdanderson.bsky.socialUT MD Anderson and @springernature.com will co-host "Next Generation Cancer Therapeutics," a conference on the latest research and advances in the development of treatment modalities and the technologies enabling them.
Learn more and register: spr.ly/63324BGr8eO #OncSky #EndCancer
@mdanderson.bsky.social“It’s usually not good to have a rare cancer, but it worked out OK for me,” says John Clark III, who received treatment at UT MD Anderson for cancer of unknown primary.
Read his story. #OncSky #EndCancer
@mdanderson.bsky.socialDevices that measure physical activity are effective at encouraging you to stay active and help you monitor your progress as you work to improve your health, Dr. Karen Basen-Engquist explains.
She shares how accurate these devices are and what they can tell you about your health. #OncSky #EndCancer
@mdanderson.bsky.socialBarrett's esophagus happens when corrosive stomach acid seeps back up into your esophagus, causing chronic inflammation.
Given enough time, some of those altered cells can turn cancerous. So, how do you know if you have Barrett’s esophagus? Our Dr. Marta Davila explains. #OncSky #EndCancer
@mdanderson.bsky.social"It’s basic science that led us to cure so many cancer patients," says our Dr. Padmanee Sharma.
She shares how the James P. Allison Institute™ is leading the effort to realize the promise of basic science in medicine and cure more cancer patients. @pamsharmamdphd.bsky.social #OncSky #EndCancer
@zzorgon.bsky.socialSolidarity, malorie.
#EndCancer
@mdanderson.bsky.socialWhen Chris Gibson was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer, he wanted to avoid surgery.
After seeking a second opinion at UT MD Anderson, he met with a care team that was able to develop a treatment plan that aligned with his preferences. @rwhuey.bsky.social #OncSky #EndCancer
@mdanderson.bsky.socialUT MD Anderson researchers discovered that psilocybin given before chemotherapy prevented the onset of nerve injury in preclinical models, which could help prevent common chemotherapy side effects: spr.ly/6018BGHocs #EndCancer
@mdanderson.bsky.socialThe glycemic index is a tool that can help you make healthier food choices.
Dr. Nurpur Kikani shares what index scores mean and how people with diabetes can use it to keep their blood sugars in check. #EndCancer
@iammannyj.bsky.social#Courage - "The resilience we've seen from our loved ones impacted by cancer, especially our brother Gord, inspired us to get involved to help bring an end to cancer and help continue the work that Terry started 45 years ago."
@mdanderson.bsky.social“It’s not the place anyone chooses to end up in, but it’s truly the very best place to be," says Leslie Mellinger of her experience at UT MD Anderson.
How she went from a poor prognosis after being diagnosed with aggressive thyroid cancer to showing no evidence of disease. #EndCancer
@mdanderson.bsky.socialWhy do some cancers not respond to targeted therapies? How do we stop early cancer or premalignancy before it starts?
The Breakthroughs Discovery Program at UT MD Anderson is tackling these research themes and more to further our mission to #EndCancer.