3 women in science share their perspectives on working in cancer research
Women account for 1 in 3 researchers across the globe. At MD Anderson, women play a vital part in our research community. They are leaders, physicians, innovators, drug developers, engineers, mentors and more. Every day, they develop breakthroughs that transform the lives of patients.
We asked Jennifer Litton, M.D., Julianne Pollard-Larkin, Ph.D., and Nakia Spencer to share what inspires them, where they find support and...
Physician-scientist focused on improving brain metastases treatment
Looking at his career, it might seem like Hussein Tawbi, M.D., Ph.D., was destined to become one of the founding leaders of MD...
Rectal cancer surgery: Your treatment options and what to expect
Rectal cancer can impact many of the body’s most basic functions. So, it’s important to find a surgeon who understands the balance between...
5 facts about colon cancer surgery
Surgery is a common part of colon cancer treatment. Just about every patient diagnosed with stage I-III colon cancer will have surgery at some point. The type of surgery you’ll need depends on the stage of the cancer.
We spoke with colon and rectal cancer surgeon Yi-Qian Nancy You, M.D., about what colon cancer patients should know about surgery.
What types of surgery are used to treat colon cancer?Typically, we...
How retzius-sparing prostatectomy helped a prostate cancer patient
Just six weeks after his prostate cancer surgery, Alejandro Ayestaran ran a 10K.
His recovery was speedy thanks to rehabilitation exercises...
Facing esophageal cancer at age 26
Throughout his esophageal cancer treatment, Ross Bernkrant never once looked up the survival rates.
“I knew it wasn’t good,” he says...
Breast reconstruction options: What to know about DIEP flaps and tissue flaps
Navigating breast reconstruction options can be overwhelming. There are so many decisions to make. Will you have immediate or delayed reconstruction...
What is a hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is a common procedure used to treat gynecologic cancers, like ovarian cancer, cervical cancer and endometrial cancer, and other...
LEEP procedure: 8 common questions answered
If your health care provider has said you need a loop electrosurgical excision procedure, or LEEP, you may be wondering exactly what a LEEP...
Tracheostomy care for cancer patients and caregivers
Living with a tracheostomy and learning proper tracheostomy care can take some adjustment for cancer patients who rely on them during cancer...