Michelle Bordovsky had been diligent about scheduling her annual mammograms for over a decade. So, when the 52-year-old noticed a bump on the right side of her breast in the shower in April 2018, she wasn’t worried. She’d been given the “all-clear” after her last mammogram and wasn’t due for another one yet. Michelle had even had a clinical breast exam during her checkup with her gynecologist the previous month, and he didn’t feel anything...
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...
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 due to other cancers or cancer treatment.
We spoke with reconstructive oncologist Ouida Westney, M.D., about what patients can expect after a urostomy.
What is a urostomy?
A urostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening, or stoma, in the abdomen. This allows...
Cancer can bring a wide range of emotions for patients, both after a diagnosis and during treatment. Coping with side effects and a changing...
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...