5-time cancer survivor: Dual diagnoses led me to MD Anderson
The first time I had cancer, I was in my late 20s. What I thought was a persistent zit on my nose turned out to be basal cell carcinoma. I had a Mohs procedure and reconstructive surgery locally to treat it.
The second time was in 2018, when I was diagnosed with stage III anal cancer, after a series of false starts and misdiagnoses. Again, I got treated locally. So, by my mid-50s, I felt like I was pretty familiar with both cancer...
Chemical peels: Are they safe for cancer patients?
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10 things to know about Mohs surgery
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Finding care and compassion at MD Anderson through multiple cancer diagnoses
I always thought my husband would be the last one to receive a cancer diagnosis.
Bill had always been very athletic and proactive about his health. Then, in 2008, at age 57, he found a lump under his left arm while taking a shower. As a nurse, I knew this hard, immovable lump was more than just a cyst. A biopsy revealed Bill had metastatic melanoma, with the original site unknown.
We immediately chose MD Anderson...
Metastatic melanoma survivor: Why not me?
In 2012, my dermatologist in South Carolina noticed a bump on my cheek. A biopsy showed that I had stage IV melanoma.
We...
5 ways our social work counselors can help during cancer treatment
Whether you're a patient or a caregiver, cancer treatment is stressful. But our social work counselors can help.
At MD Anderson,...