From cancer care professional to patient: Two-time survivor chooses proton therapy at UT MD Anderson
After spending more than four decades in radiation oncology, Randy Hemingway never expected to become a patient himself.
Over the course of his career, he worked in dosimetry, medical physics, administration and commercial product management, building a unique perspective on cancer treatment. He also helped launch one of the first proton therapy centers in Washington, D.C.
He spent years tracking advances in radiation oncology...
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...
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 options can include surgery, different types of radiation therapy and hormone therapy. Once your doctor identifies if your localized prostate cancer has a low risk, intermediate risk or high risk of the cancer spreading, they can determine the best treatment options for you.
Stereotactic...
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...
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...