What is an eye freckle? 7 things to know
An eye freckle is a dark-colored spot on the eye. Doctors may also call it a nevus or mole. Nevi refers to more than one freckle.
Eye freckles may appear in the front or the back of the eye. Most are benign and will never turn into cancer. But sometimes an eye nevus can turn into uveal melanoma, which makes up about 5% of all melanoma cases.
Here, I’ll share more about eye freckles, including the different types and how...
Three cancer survivors raise funds to support Colorado patients
In 2014, Amanda Boswell was a young mother to her six-month-old son, Court. One day when she was breastfeeding, she noticed an unusual lump...
Adenoid cystic carcinoma treatment at MD Anderson saved my eyesight
Michael Morin spent long days reading and looking at the computer screen while he studied for the Bar Exam and completed law school. So, when...
9 things to know about sunglasses, eye protection and cancer
You’ve put on your UPF-rated clothing, applied your sunscreen and positioned your beach umbrella carefully. But are you also wearing sunglasses to protect your skin and eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays, which can cause both skin cancer and eye cancer?
These wardrobe staples aren’t just for keeping a low profile or making a fashion statement. UV-rated sunglasses can also provide critical daily protection for your eyes and...
Retinoblastoma: 7 insights on this rare eye cancer
Retinoblastoma is a cancer that forms in the retina, a layer of tissue in the eye that’s sensitive to light. It’s a rare eye cancer, but it...
How MD Anderson saved my eyesight with squamous cell carcinoma treatment
My eye has watered daily for the past 30 years. I always blamed it on allergies, which I’ve had since I was a young child.
But in December...
How I supported my mom through eye cancer treatment
For as long as I can remember, my mom has been a source of strength. She’s my comforter, advisor, mentor and role model.
But in 2017...
Best of MD Anderson 2019: Cancer survivors’ and caregivers’ stories of hope
During the past year, dozens of our patients and caregivers have shared their stories with us. Some dealt with proving a terminal diagnosis...
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.<...
Conjunctival melanoma survivor: MD Anderson saved my eye and my life
I’ve always been a bit of an extremist. So, when I learned that skin cancer runs in my mom’s family, I started seeing a dermatologist immediately...