Reasons to Love Houston

Why Thousands Travel to Houston from Out of State to Beat Cancer

The city is a leader in cancer care and research, with more than 40,000 people coming here each year for treatment.

04/07/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

A Culinary Loss

Remembering Alex Au-Yeung, Phat Eatery Owner and a Friend to Many

After the chef lost his battle with cancer, friends share stories of a generous and humble man who always looked out for them.

04/08/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Shop For Good

Houston’s Most Exciting (and Philanthropic) Shopping Experience Returns

Proceeds from the SALE will be donated to the University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital.

01/04/2023 By Rosemary Akpan

H-TOWN STRONG

Here's What We Know About Mayor Turner’s Cancer Diagnosis

We don't yet know if Mayor Turner's cancer is in remission.

11/03/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Top Doctors 2020

Could This Device Help Save Covid-19 Patients Before the ICU?

A device that counts T-cells on the quick could help identify the most vulnerable patients.

09/04/2020 By Emma Schkloven

May is Melanoma Awareness Month

How to Keep Your Skin Safe from the Summer Sun

We talked to a dermatologist about how much sunscreen you should be applying, and which brands are best.

05/13/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Good Vibrations

Two Random Acts of (Houston!) Kindness You Can Do to Vastly Improve Your Day

Send a hopeful note to a pediatric cancer patient or a comforting card to a senior citizen.

04/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Flower power

Can Nature Help Make Chemo Easier to Endure?

A new garden lifts the spirits of cancer patients at Houston Methodist.

04/01/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Top Doctors

At MD Anderson, Revolutionizing Complex Surgery Via 3D Printing

3D printing allowed Dr. Justin Bird to save one patient's knee.

07/22/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Top Doctors

At UTHealth, a Pioneering Prostate Cancer Treatment

Dr. Steven Canfield is conducting clinical trials on a procedure that could revolutionize prostate cancer treatment in the next decade.

07/22/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Drinks For Good

Support Cancer Patients, Families at Saint Bernard's Pub Next Week

A local bartender has recruited some friends for the event, which supports the Periwinkle Foundation.

05/31/2019 By Lauro Rojas

Yeehaw!

Country Stars and Cowboy Boots Define This Year's Cattle Baron's Ball

The annual bash raised $1.58 million for the American Cancer Society.

05/14/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Laughter Is the Best Medicine

Broach Foundation Gala Generates Plenty of Laughs and $500,000 for Brain Cancer Research

Comedian John Crist headlined the eighth annual "Stand Up for Brain Cancer" fundraising soirée.

04/24/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Giving Back

Kendra Scott's Texas Charm Is Funding a Retreat for Young Adult Cancer Survivors

The inaugural four-day wellness, relaxation, and empowerment retreat for 30 MD Anderson patients begins on Friday.

03/27/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Double Whammy

Local Skincare Line Finds a New Focus: Cancer Treatment Relief

Parry Botanicals' all-natural, non-toxic products turned out to be skincare saviors for cancer patients undergoing harsh treatments.

08/16/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Kids Health Annual

Teen Cancer Patients at MD Anderson Take on the Elephant in the Room With Comic Book Series

“It’s like you finally get to don the superhero’s true identity. You don’t have to be brave, or tough, or strong, or anything. You just get to be.”

08/03/2018 By Jeff Balke

Good Deeds

Houston Cancer Patients Can Get Free Rides to Treatment Through Lyft

The rideshare company has partnered with the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program to offer the service.

06/20/2018 By Abby Ledoux

The Fearless Femme

I Tried It: The Coveted Pat McGrath Lip Kit

"If glitter is what kills me, so be it."

09/28/2016 By Hala Daher

Pretty in Pink

At MD Anderson, Putting on a Prom for Teen Cancer Patients

With a Great Gatsby theme, skyline view and catering by eight of the city’s best restaurants, this prom was nicer than our own.

06/20/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Health

Beefing Up to Beat Cancer

For patients at Texas Children’s Hospital, food is the best medicine.

02/05/2016 By Steven Devadanam