Prostate cancer survivor thankful for second opinion at MD Anderson
Bill Kish¡¯s prostate cancer diagnosis came after his doctor felt something unusual during his annual physical. Blood work showed his PSA level was at 5.3. He was 69, so this was higher than the normal range for a man his age.?
A local urologist in San Antonio performed a CT scan and prostate biopsy to confirm that Bill had cancer. But he and his wife, Jacki, weren¡¯t comfortable with the doctor¡¯s diagnosis.
¡°They told...
Positive thoughts helped adenoid cystic carcinoma survivor heal
When Tammy Ebbinghaus was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the nasal cavity in 2023, the timing couldn¡¯t have been worse. She was...
Olfactory neuroblastoma didn¡¯t stop this survivor from achieving his goals
When Justin Masse was diagnosed with a type of skull base tumor called olfactory neuroblastoma, he wanted to learn everything about this rare...
Clinical Ethics Fellow passionate about improving patient care
Maureen Pontarelli, D.Be, describes her career path as a bit unconventional.
The Rochester, New York, native attended college in Rhode Island and graduated in May 2020 with a bachelor¡¯s degree in chemistry. She then moved to Massachusetts, where she worked as a chemist while pursuing a master¡¯s degree in Catholic clinical ethics. She worked during the daytime and took online classes at night.?
Raised Catholic, Pontarelli...
Video producer¡¯s storytelling supports MD Anderson¡¯s mission to end cancer
Alex King came to MD Anderson after 20 years of working in TV production in Las Vegas. The work was fun, but it was a constant grind....
What is anal dysplasia? Causes, treatment and outlook
Anal dysplasia is a condition in which cells in the anal canal change and become abnormal. Anal dysplasia is not cancer. But it can turn into...
Understanding sarcoidosis: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that causes the growth of lesions called granulomas. Although it is most commonly found in the lungs...
Breast cancer survivor¡¯s mindset and trust in doctors got her through treatment
Kristy Mouton started getting annual mammograms at age 26 due to a family history of breast cancer. Her results had always been normal. But...
Understanding adult rhabdomyosarcoma: Types, prognosis and treatment
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare type of soft tissue sarcoma that develops in the skeletal muscles. The disease is most common in children and adolescents...
How to cope with cancer when you live alone
Finding out you have cancer can cause a whirlwind of emotions. Not to mention, you¡¯ll also need to make important?treatment decisions...