Cholecystectomy explained: What to know about gallbladder removal surgery
A cholecystectomy is a common surgery to remove the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small sac located on the right side of your abdomen just under your liver. It is part of the biliary tract, a group of organs that transfers bile through your body to help with digestion.
A cholecystectomy is used to treat diseases of the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones.
To learn more about this procedure, we went to general surgeons...
Rectal cancer survivor finds connection and comfort at MD Anderson
Kim Phillip was diagnosed with rectal cancer in November 2020. She was 46 at the time, so it was considered young-onset colorectal cancer....
From patient to student: How this breast cancer survivor hopes to encourage others
Fifteen years ago, Paula Jones was diagnosed with stage IIIC triple-negative breast cancer. She was treated at MD Anderson and describes the...
Vasectomy and prostate cancer risk: What you should know
A vasectomy is a minimally invasive procedure done in males as a form of permanent birth control. During the procedure, the vas deferens (the tubes that carry sperm) are cut and sealed. This prevents any sperm from entering the semen during sexual intercourse, thereby preventing pregnancy.
Although widely considered a safe procedure, there have been concerns over the years about whether having a vasectomy increases your risk for...
Preventing and managing caregiver burnout
When you are the caregiver for a cancer patient, you play a crucial role in supporting them during cancer treatment. It¡¯s a huge responsibility...
Lymphoma survivor uses AI to help explain her treatment
Cate Heroman is a retired early childhood educator focused on children of preschool and early elementary age. She also volunteers in pre-K...
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...
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...