HPV - Cancers it Can Cause

Erich Sturgis, M.D., Associate Professor of MD Anderson's Department of Head and Neck Surgery, explains what HPV is, what cancers are associated with it and the signs to look for, treatment, and discusses vaccinations for boys and girls.

2010-08-30

Cancer Related Fatigue

Fatigue can be an overwhelming side effect for cancer patients receiving treatment, explains Carmen Escalante, M.D., Department Chair of MD Anderson's General Internal Medicine. MD Anderson has established the Cancer-Related Fatigue Clinic to offer patients a comprehensive approach to the management of fatigue.

2010-08-23

Can Cancer Be Inherited and What Can Be Done?

Drs. Karen Lu and Banu Arun, comedical directors of MD Anderson's Clinical Cancer Genetics Program, discuss hereditary cancers and how genetic testing can help individuals at greater risk for cancer improve their outcome. They also discuss their recent research that shows promise for early stage BRCA breast and ovarian cancers.

2010-08-09

Metastatic Eye Cancer

Dan Gombos, M.D., Associate Professor of the Dept. of Head and Neck Surgery, Section of Ophthalmology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, continues the conversation on eye cancer focusing on metastatic tumors.

2010-08-02

Fallopian Tube Cancer

Judith Wolf, M.D., professor with MD Anderson's Dept. of Gynecologic Oncology, Blanton Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program, discusses this very rare form of cancer and how it compares to typical ovarian cancer. Topics include treatment, diagnoses, and symptoms.

2010-07-26

Laryngeal Cancer

F. Chris Holsinger, M.D., surgeon in MD Anderson's Head and Neck Center, discusses the basics, diagnosis, and treatment for laryngeal cancer including minimally invasive options like transoral laser microsurgery.

2010-07-19

Managing Health Care Insurance

Ricki Hasou, Sr. Managed Care Analyst for MD Anderson, and Tara Villarreal, Supervisor of askMDAnderson, address frequently asked questions about health care insurance for cancer treatment.

2010-07-12

Research and Diagnoses for Eye Cancer

Dan Gombos, M.D., Associate Professor of the Dept. of Head and Neck Surgery, Section of Ophthalmology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses treatment, current research and diagnoses of eye cancer primarily focusing on childhood retinoblastoma and uveal melanoma.

2010-05-17

How Family Centered Care and Advisory Councils Assist The Children's Cancer Hospital at MD Anderson

Patricia Wells, Director, of MD Anderson's Family Centered Care and Pediatrics - Patient Care, explains how family-centered care benefit both patients and hospitals particularly concerning the Children's Cancer Hospital at MD Anderson. She also discusses how advisory councils impact services at MD Anderson.

2010-05-12

The Book: Making Cancer History - Disease and Discovery at M. D. Anderson

John Mendelsohn, M.D., president of M. D. Anderson, and Raymond DuBois, M.D., Ph.D., provost and executive vice president, discuss with James Olson, Ph.D. his new book Making Cancer History - Disease and Discovery at M. D. Anderson.

2010-05-03

Options for Glioblastoma Multiforme (Brain Cancer)

Morris Groves, M.D., Associate Professor in Neuro-Oncology at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, discusses treatment, research, and future advances for patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) a form of Brain Cancer.

2010-04-19

Project SOAR: The Relationship Between Smoking and Depression

Janice Blalock, Ph.D., Associate Professor, M. D. Anderson's Dept. of Behavioral Science, discusses her study on the relationship between smoking and depression and how depression can be affected during efforts to quit smoking.

2010-04-12

Mind Body Practices Benefit Cancer Patients

Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Integrative Medicine, M. D. Anderson,  and Assistant Professor, McGovern Center for Health, Humanities, and the Human Spirit; and Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., Director of Integrative Medicine, M. D. Anderson; describe Mind Body practices and how they may benefit cancer patients.

2010-04-05

Social Media Connections for Young Cancer Patients

Marisa Mir, young colon cancer survivor and program coordinator for M. D. Anderson's Anderson Network; and Lynn Lane, young prostate cancer survivor and founder of Voices of Survivors Foundation, discuss the various social media networks available to young adults battling cancer and for young cancer survivors.

2010-03-29

International Center: How We Can Help

Jeanette Lloyd, program manager for patient services and Hanna Palomino, international patient assistant, both in the International Center, discuss how the International Center can help in the process of becoming a patient, travel arrangements and language assistance.

2010-03-22