In the summer of 2022, the sound in Elizabeth “Nikki” Lacobie’s left ear became muffled. When Nikki’s ears did not clear after antibiotic treatment, her doctors investigated further.
An MRI revealed that she had a rare, but benign brain tumor called an acoustic neuroma. Acoustic neuromas are usually located on the vestibular nerve, which is responsible for balance and motion and runs alongside the cochlear nerve responsible...
When I was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma in August 2023, I wasn’t really frightened for myself. I was more worried about my pregnancy. At...
Between 25% and 60% of people who have surgery as part of their breast cancer treatment will also experience a side effect known as post-mastectomy...
After Tim Turner began feeling pain in his jaw, doctors discovered an ulcer underneath his tongue. A CT scan and biopsy in early 2023 confirmed he had tongue cancer – again.
Because he’d had radiation therapy and chemotherapy to treat the initial cancer in 2021, Tim’s options were limited. His local doctors suggested surgery. Tim wanted a second opinion.
“My wife asked the radiologist where he would go for a second opinion...
Chemical peels have been credited with everything from eliminating wrinkles and acne scars to stimulating cell growth and reversing sun damage...
Patients with cancer may undergo anesthesia for many reasons, including MRI, pain management techniques or surgery. The method uses special...
Mohs surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat some skin cancers. It is named after Frederic Mohs, M.D., a doctor from Wisconsin...
As a retired firefighter and combat veteran, I’ve been in some pretty tough situations. But the hardest thing I’ve ever done was sit my four...
At MD Anderson, our care teams work hand in hand with scientists who bring the best treatments available today to our clinics while dreaming...
We often hear about lymph nodes when we talk about how cancer spreads. That’s because when cancer starts to spread, it often goes to the lymph...