Facing a pediatric brain tumor with a cheerful spirit
Audrey Yerian, known to her friends and family as “Audge,” is a 10-year-old competitive cheerleader from Tomball, Texas. Her passion for cheer matches her incredible courage. So, when she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive childhood brain tumor, she faced it with the same perseverance, courage and passion.
For years, Audrey had experienced brain tumor symptoms, including debilitating migraines and what were believed to be...
Prostate cancer survivor grateful for precise treatment during proton therapy
With a family history of prostate cancer, Jody Fuller knows the importance of annual prostate cancer screenings. So, at age 45, when his results...
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer: What to know
If you have received a prostate cancer diagnosis, you may be wondering which treatment options are available to you. Prostate cancer treatment...
Proton therapy saved my ability to taste during treatment for tongue cancer
For Carlos Morera, the only symptom of oral cancer was a small lump beneath his jaw when shaving.
With a history of cancer, he knew that a swollen lymph node or a painless lump in the neck was among the most common symptoms of oral cancer.
“My first reaction was fear,” says Carlos. “I had undergone surgery for thyroid cancer the year before and was told the cancer was gone.”
His ENT told him not to worry but recommended...
Adenoid cystic carcinoma treatment at MD Anderson saved my eyesight
Michael Morin spent long days reading and looking at the computer screen while he studied for the Bar Exam and completed law school. So, when...
Prostate cancer survivor grateful for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
With a family history of prostate cancer, Keith Burchfield did not wait to talk to his doctor about the risks and benefits of early prostate...
Finding perspective during oropharyngeal cancer treatment
Judd Woehrle has always been a firm believer in listening to your own body when something feels off. When he noticed a painless swollen gland...
Lymphoma survivor grateful for second opinion
For college professor Chu Nguyen, Ph.D., taking care of his health and eating a plant-based diet is important. So, when he noticed a lump...
Radiation treatment for breast cancer: What to expect
Many patients diagnosed with breast cancer will need radiation therapy as part of their treatment plan. How is it different from treatments...
What is the role of ferroptosis in cancer?
Our cells can die in many ways, one of which is ferroptosis. Recent studies reveal that ferroptosis plays a significant role in tumor suppression...