4 blood donations myths you shouldn¡¯t believe
Think you¡¯re too old to donate blood? Or that you can¡¯t do it because you have tattoos or just got back from travelling abroad?
You may have heard that if you meet one of these criteria, you¡¯re prohibited from donating blood ¡ª but that¡¯s not necessarily the case.
To separate fact from fiction, we went to transfusion specialist Joanne Becker, M.D. Here, she debunks those and one other blood donation myth she often hears at...
3 reasons why an accurate bladder cancer diagnosis matters
Getting an accurate diagnosis is critical to determining the most appropriate treatment for any disease.
But with bladder cancer, that...
How to get men to go to the doctor: 3 tips from our doctors
Have you ever suggested to a boyfriend, husband, brother, son or father that they go see a doctor, only to be met with resistance? If so,...
3 benefits of personalized ovarian cancer treatment
You may already understand the importance of going to a place like UT MD Anderson for your cancer treatment. You may recognize the need for specialists who will tailor a plan just for you, based on the exact type of cancer you have and how advanced it is.
But how does that individualized care benefit you when it comes to ovarian cancer prevention and treatment, specifically?
Gynecologic oncologists Amir Jazaeri, M.D., and...
Sexual dysfunction after cancer treatment: 4 things to know
Sex is a normal, healthy part of adult life. But some side effects of cancer treatment can directly impact your ability to enjoy it.
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3 gynecologic cancer myths, busted
There are a lot of misconceptions around gynecologic cancers and the doctors who treat them.
So, beware if someone tries to tell you...
¡®How I knew I had endometrial cancer¡¯: Survivors share their stories
Maria Lozano was already well into menopause when she started experiencing the most common symptom of endometrial cancer (also known as uterine...
What is trauma-informed care?
Most people will experience at least one traumatic event during their lifetime. That means some of the patients we serve have already faced...
Should you have your fallopian tubes removed to reduce your ovarian cancer risk?
A woman could have her fallopian tubes removed for many reasons. Sometimes, it¡¯s necessary to treat an ectopic pregnancy or to resolve an...
Finding the right therapist for you: 3 tips from our experts
If you¡¯ve been struggling with depression, anxiety or stress, you may already know that you need a professional to help you cope with your...