10 years of EndTobacco
What’s in a name? For MD Anderson’s EndTobacco™ Program, it’s an ambitious commitment to tackling an issue that extends far beyond Texas.
Smoking is linked to up to 30% of all cancer deaths in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. This means that ending tobacco use is an integral part of MD Anderson’s mission to end cancer.
Since its launch in 2014, EndTobacco has not only dedicated itself to preventing...
What is royal jelly?
A bee product called royal jelly has been getting plenty of buzz online lately. A quick search for ‘royal jelly’ pulls up many purported health...
What to know about nicotine pouches
Nicotine pouches first became available in the U.S. almost a decade ago. Today, they are the second most used tobacco product among high school...
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.
While this support is crucial for many patients and their families, communicating about treatment while also living through it can be a lot. It can even lead to burnout, says Social Work Counselor Niyati Purohit.
Ahead, Purohit shares dos and don'ts for communicating during cancer, whether...
