Cervical cancer survivor finds care and compassion during brachytherapy treatment
My nutritionist and chiropractor suspected something was wrong when I could not lose weight, but I was not concerned. I did not have any cramps or pain anywhere, so what could be wrong? He suggested I get an MRI to see if I had fibroid cysts causing abdominal swelling.
My cervical cancer diagnosisI had a pelvic MRI near my home in Dallas. The results showed I had fibroid cysts and cells on my cervix that could be cancerous. I...
Prostate cancer survivor: I’m grateful for treatment at MD Anderson
My dad had prostate cancer when he was 66, so I never miss my annual physical and routine bloodwork.
In August 2021, when my prostate-specific...
Why I traveled across the world for prostate cancer treatment
When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I was determined to find the best care and treatment. As an orthopedic surgeon, I have traveled...
MRI-assisted radiosurgery and brachytherapy for prostate cancer treatment
For many years, brachytherapy has been used to treat low-risk, intermediate-risk, and high-risk prostate cancer. But more recently, doctors have been using a more advanced form of brachytherapy called MRI-assisted radiosurgery (MARS), which enables them to deliver the radiation directly to the tumor while protecting the healthy tissues nearby.
We discussed the benefits of MRI-Assisted Radiosurgery used with brachytherapy treatment...
Uveal melanoma survivor: Specialized treatment saved both my eyesight and my life
When my prescription reading glasses snapped in two without warning in November 2016, I had no idea how much my life was about to change.<...
Why I braved the big city for cervical cancer treatment
I don’t like change. But sometimes you have to be willing to make one in order to survive.
That’s what I did. I’m a small town girl...
Prostate cancer survivor promotes screening exams
As an executive at an oil and gas service company, Andy Moriarty often shares safety messages with his employees. Lately, these messages have...
Breast cancer patient's minor thought turns into major triumph
For me, curling up with a good book is a relaxing evening. I particularly enjoy reading autobiographies. Other times, when my creative juices...