2-time cancer survivor thankful for UT MD Anderson’s guidance and expertise
When Armando Gallegos was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer at age 52, he was shocked. Cancer did not run in his family.
He’d visited a clinic near his home in Austin for swelling in his neck. He had imaging and was referred to a local thyroid surgeon, who told Armando it wasn’t just a small thyroid issue. He was then referred to a specialized clinic in Austin.
“They told me it was likely cancer, and they weren’t comfortable...
Doctor and stage 4 stomach cancer survivor thankful for clinical trial at UT MD Anderson
As an emergency physician who comes from a family of health care workers, Derek Cooney, M.D., has dealt with his share of challenging situations...
What is bilateral breast cancer?
When breast cancer develops in both breasts, it’s called bilateral breast cancer. This accounts for 1.4% to 11% of all breast cancer diagnoses...
Blood tests for colorectal cancer: What to know
The American Cancer Society recently released updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines for people at average risk for the disease. This includes adding blood tests as a new screening option.
Adults at average risk for colorectal cancer should begin screening at age 45. Blood tests are not meant to replace a colonoscopy, which is still considered the gold standard test for colorectal cancer. Blood tests provide an alternative...
3 ways cancer survivors can stay healthy this summer
Summertime can be exciting. Think: trips to the beach, backyard barbecues and baseball games. But the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can be harmful...
Metastatic melanoma caregiver, employee encourages blood donation
When Alizabeth Johnson first donated blood in 2013, she was a student at Victory High School in Aldine Independent School District. Her school...
Glossectomy 101: What to know about this common tongue surgery
A glossectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the tongue. It’s the primary recommended treatment for oral tongue cancer and can also be...
Young adult cancer survivor trusts UT MD Anderson to treat rare ovarian tumor
Caitlin Koehler was just 27 years old when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
After a year of severe abdominal pain, visits to...
Colon cancer survivor thankful for doctors’ thoughtful and compassionate approach to treatment
Retired Army Col. Lawrence Henry, Ph.D., has a storied military career that spans almost three decades. He served six years as a Military...
Liver cancer survivor thankful for immunotherapy clinical trial
When Gordon Drygalski was diagnosed with early-stage liver cancer in December 2023, several friends told him to go to UT MD Anderson for treatment...