From 2013 to 2015, Mike Headley and his wife, Betty, kicked off their retirement by traveling to 30 states in their RV. When the couple returned home to Houston for the holidays at the end of 2015, Mike decided to make an appointment with his primary care physician before they got on the road again. He had pain in his left hip that was bothering him.
Mike’s doctor ordered an MRI and noticed a mass in his kidney area and another...
Body changes are a normal, expected part of pregnancy for most women. In addition to a growing belly, you can also experience changes to your...
A urostomy is a surgical procedure that can be a part of bladder cancer treatment. You may also need a urostomy if your bladder isn’t functional...
Cancer can bring a wide range of emotions for patients, both after a diagnosis and during treatment. Coping with side effects and a changing body can become difficult. While most feelings are healthy and to be expected, some cancer patients can have an increased risk of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
We spoke with licensed clinical psychologist Catherine Powers-James, Ph.D., about signs caregivers should look for and...
Christine Routledge was three months pregnant with her second child when routine bloodwork revealed something in her blood levels was off....
Some cancer treatments can weaken the immune system, making you more susceptible to infections. This means that cancer patients can often...
In August 2021, Dawn Patrick found a lump underneath her arm while in the shower. She immediately made an appointment with her primary care...
Thousands of patients ages 15 to 39 receive cancer treatment at MD Anderson each year, but a cancer diagnosis can feel especially lonely for...
When you want to know what to expect from cancer treatment, it can help to talk to someone who has gone through it. Each patient’s experience...
Your gut health impacts your immune system, your mental health and your overall well-being.
When you have a healthy gut, your...