Positive thoughts helped adenoid cystic carcinoma survivor heal
When Tammy Ebbinghaus was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the nasal cavity in 2023, the timing couldn’t have been worse. She was a working single mother of three – one of whom was a senior in high school.
To make matters worse, her local doctor told her this type of cancer typically has a poor prognosis.
Tammy knew she wanted to get the best care. So, she came to MD Anderson.
Recurring symptoms lead to cancer...
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Olfactory neuroblastoma didn’t stop this survivor from achieving his goals
When Justin Masse was diagnosed with a type of skull base tumor called olfactory neuroblastoma, he wanted to learn everything about this rare cancer. He read every article he could find and joined a Facebook group for people with the same diagnosis.
His symptoms started one morning when he woke up, unable to breathe out of one of his nostrils. When a week of steroids and antibiotics didn’t help, he visited an ENT, who said it was...
How to clean your ears safely: Tips to avoid harm
Cleaning your ears may sound simple. But you might be wondering about the best way to clean your ears, how often you should do it and which...
Senior speech pathologist: Patients are my No. 1 priority
When I started my career in speech pathology, I fell in love right away. It was truly rewarding to help people communicate better, which improved...