Can bruising ever be a sign of cancer? When should you see a doctor about it?

Our Dr. Wei Ying Jen answers these questions and more about ecchymosis, or bruising. #OncSky #EndCancer

"Statistics are all about numbers. And, every time somebody else participates in a clinical trial, scientists have one more data point to consider," says Cookie Joe about participating in a clinical trial for breast cancer treatment.

Read her story. #OncSky #EndCancer

Smoking hookah started in the 16th century, but these days, it's a popular social activity.

But hookah poses many of the same dangers as cigarettes, says our Dr. Maher Karam-Hage. Here, he shares what you should know. #OncSky #EndCancer

Lorie Young explains how her lung cancer diagnosis has led her to a state of "existential deepening."

"Most days, my tears are because of the beauty I see in the world," she says. "I’m taking it all in." Read her story. @lungoncdoc.bsky.social #OncSky #EndCancer

Dr. Rugang Zhang runs a lab that dedicates much of its work to understanding the relationship between aging, inflammation and inflammation-related diseases.

Read why scientists are turning to "inflammaging" research for cancer prevention insights. #OncSky #EndCancer

Chia seeds may be small, but they can support heart and brain health and help improve cholesterol levels.

Clinical dietitian Trisha Rosemond shares how you can fit them into your diet. #OncSky #EndCancer

A LEEP is an outpatient procedure used to remove abnormal cells from the cervix.

Dr. Kathleen Schmeler shares what you can expect. @schmeler.bsky.social #OncSky #EndCancer

Leslie Cromeans enjoys being able to meet patients and caregivers at UT MD Anderson's Art Space and give them a safe space to work out their feelings.

Learn more about her volunteer experience. #OncSky #EndCancer

More than half of all breast cancers in the U.S. are found through a mammogram. But it's important to look for changes in your breasts.

Here’s how nine of our patients discovered they had breast cancer, in their own words. #OncSky #EndCancer

After losing her mother and sister to stomach cancer, Ashley Zaldivar made the decision to have a total gastrectomy.

Now, she's paying it forward by sharing her story and advocating for genetic testing. #OncSky #EndCancer

At #ASTRO26, UT MD Anderson faculty will present nearly 70 abstracts that showcase the latest research focused on improving outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.

Learn more: spr.ly/6049BGlqoR #EndCancer

Ahead of #ASTRO26, our Prajnan Das, M.D., breaks down the top abstracts being presented by UT MD Anderson researchers and shares what he believes will impact patient care. @lfspurr.bsky.social #EndCancer

Dr. Emma Holliday and Dr. Van Morris discuss how anal cancer differs from colorectal cancer and new treatment advances on the Cancerwise podcast.

Listen: spr.ly/63323BGcUyt @vanmorrismd.bsky.social @dremmaholliday.bsky.social #OncSky #EndCancer

Get to know UT MD Anderson's Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Albert Koong.

He shares what led him to UT MD Anderson, about his lab's investigations into the tumor microenvironment and what excites him about the future of research: spr.ly/6001BG9U7l @ackoongmdphd.bsky.social #OncSky #EndCancer

When 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

Neuropathy 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

It’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

“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

The 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

Thyroid 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