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 cancer): abnormal vaginal bleeding.
“After 10 years of not having my period, suddenly I was bleeding again,” says Maria, who was 59 at the time of her stage 3 endometrial cancer diagnosis. “My sister told me I needed to see a doctor.”
Kirsten Arendes had a similar experience...
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...
Swollen collar bone (supraclavicular) lymph nodes: 4 things to know
You may already be aware that swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of cancer. But did you also know that where they arise on the body can sometimes...
After a brachytherapy clinical trial, stage 4 melanoma is now cancer-free
The first time Stacy Dixon was diagnosed with melanoma, she wasn’t too concerned. A dermatologist in Oklahoma was able to successfully remove...
Nausea: How to curb this cancer treatment side effect quickly
One of the most common side effects of cancer treatment is nausea. It can be caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy and even anesthesia...