4-time cancer survivor finds security and comfort at UT MD Anderson
When Tamara Mitchell first came to UT MD Anderson in November 2023, she had already been diagnosed with three types of cancer.
In 2018, she completed chemoimmunotherapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and had radiofrequency ablation to destroy a small tumor near her left kidney. ?
Then, a routine mammogram in 2019 led to a stage 1A breast cancer diagnosis. She had a partial lumpectomy and radiation to her left...
6 tips to lower your blood sugar
Blood glucose is the main type of sugar found in your blood. It is also called blood sugar. The hormone insulin, produced by your pancreas...
2-time cancer survivor thankful for UT MD Anderson¡¯s guidance and expertise
When Armando Gallegos was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer at age 52, he was shocked. Cancer did not run in his family.
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Doctor and stage 4 stomach cancer survivor thankful for clinical trial at UT MD Anderson
As an emergency physician who comes from a family of health care workers, Derek Cooney, M.D., has dealt with his share of challenging situations. But he says he never could have prepared for receiving a stage 4 stomach cancer diagnosis at age 48.
¡°It was pretty devastating,¡± Derek says of his diagnosis. ¡°After I got over the initial shock, then anger, I immediately thought, ¡®Thank God it¡¯s not my wife or kids.¡¯¡±
Starting stomach...
What is bilateral breast cancer?
When breast cancer develops in both breasts, it¡¯s called bilateral breast cancer. This accounts for 1.4% to 11% of all breast cancer diagnoses...
Blood tests for colorectal cancer: What to know
The American Cancer Society recently released updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines for people at average risk for the disease. This...
3 ways cancer survivors can stay healthy this summer
Summertime can be exciting. Think: trips to the beach, backyard barbecues and baseball games. But the sun¡¯s ultraviolet (UV) rays can be harmful...
Metastatic melanoma caregiver, employee encourages blood donation
When Alizabeth Johnson first donated blood in 2013, she was a student at Victory High School in Aldine Independent School District. Her school...
Glossectomy 101: What to know about this common tongue surgery
A glossectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the tongue. It¡¯s the primary recommended treatment for oral tongue cancer and can also be...
Young adult cancer survivor trusts UT MD Anderson to treat rare ovarian tumor
Caitlin Koehler was just 27 years old when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
After a year of severe abdominal pain, visits to...