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Elle Crofton was just 25 when she learned treatment for her rare blood cancer would likely end her fertility dreams. Thanks to MD Anderson's specialized care, she's now cancer-free and celebrating motherhood with her five-week-old son.
When Caitlin Koehler was diagnosed with an extremely rare ovarian cancer at 27, she trusted MD Anderson's expert team to create a personalized treatment plan. Now cancer-free after beating two recurrences, she's proof that specialized care makes all the difference for young adults facing rare diagnoses.
A groundbreaking cancer vaccine is teaching the immune system to destroy abnormal cells before they become tumors in high-risk patients. Five major research breakthroughs from MD Anderson are reshaping how doctors prevent and treat cancer.
Walt Appel thought he'd need aggressive surgery and a feeding tube for his stage III laryngeal cancer. His care team at MD Anderson had a better plan that saved his voice and left his throat "pristine."
Judy Overton spent years supporting her husband through cancer treatment, then sharing those caregiving experiences in a blog. Now she's sharing her own victory over a rare spinal tumor.
An emergency room physician from upstate New York traveled to UT MD Anderson for a groundbreaking clinical trial after a devastating stage 4 stomach cancer diagnosis. Today, Derek Cooney is cancer-free and back to helping patients.
After surviving stage 3C colon cancer in 2022, retired Army Col. Lawrence Henry faced a recurrence three years later and found hope through compassionate care at UT MD Anderson. His story shows how specialized cancer treatment and doctor empathy can make all the difference in fighting back.
The Los Angeles Angels honored Hall of Famer Garret Anderson with memorial patches and an emotional 8-0 victory, just days after the beloved former player passed away at 53. The tribute reminded everyone that Anderson's greatest legacy wasn't just his record-breaking stats, but the kindness and integrity he showed every single day.
A cancer researcher at MD Anderson is using artificial intelligence to slash drug development timelines, with the first AI-designed treatments heading to clinical trials in 2027. What once took years of trial and error now happens in months.
A Pennsylvania mom facing her third tongue cancer surgery in six years joined a groundbreaking clinical trial at MD Anderson that saved her tongue and her quality of life. The trial uses immunotherapy injections to shrink precancerous lesions without surgery.
Daniel West discovered lung cancer during a routine heart scan and chose MD Anderson for treatment, where a comprehensive care team helped him reach two years cancer-free. His story shows how second opinions and specialized cancer centers can make all the difference in complex diagnoses. ##
Michael and Susan Dell just gave $750 million to build a cutting-edge hospital and research campus at UT Austin, marking one of the largest university donations in U.S. history. The new UT Dell Medical Center will combine advanced AI technology with world-class healthcare starting in 2030.
Lancashire cricket captain James Anderson turned the tables on Derbyshire with an incredible 4-18 bowling performance, leading his team to an against-the-odds victory when defeat seemed certain. The visitors collapsed from needing just 138 runs to win to losing by 29 runs in a thrilling finale at Old Trafford.
Gordon Drygalski heard "I'm going to cure you" just weeks after a liver cancer diagnosis that friends said meant certain death. Today, thanks to an immunotherapy clinical trial at MD Anderson, he's living proof that early detection and innovative treatment can defeat one of medicine's toughest cancers.
Lancashire captain James Anderson turned impossible odds into triumph, taking 4-18 to defend just 137 runs and defeat Derbyshire in a thrilling final day at Old Trafford. The legendary bowler's second-spell magic sparked one of county cricket's most dramatic comebacks this season.
More than 600 experts from academia, industry, and government gathered at UT Austin to tackle the biggest questions facing artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning. Their mission: ensure these powerful technologies transform lives responsibly.
Researchers from UT Austin helped identify a new dinosaur species in Korea for the first time in 15 years. The possibly fuzzy baby dinosaur, small enough to fit on a desk, lived 100 million years ago.
A new program at UT Health San Antonio is helping amputees in South Texas regain their identity and independence after limb loss. The breakthrough initiative offers hope to families navigating the physical and emotional challenges of amputation. #
Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered a protein called DPY30 that helps pancreatic tumors hide from the immune system. Blocking this protein could make stubborn tumors respond to immunotherapy, offering fresh hope for patients with limited treatment options.
After being told his stage 4 kidney cancer had no cure, Roberto Gonzalez found hope at UT MD Anderson with a treatment combination that's shrinking his tumors. The 58-year-old Texan is back to fishing, camping, and enjoying life while his cancer responds to targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
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