Proton therapy helps survivor overcome two cancer diagnoses
In early 2022, Phil Sprick noticed a lump behind his cheekbone while shaving. He visited his ear, nose and throat doctor a few weeks later and eventually had surgery to remove what was believed to be a benign tumor in his right parotid gland.
“After the surgery, I was declaring victory,” recalls Phil, who was 65 at the time. “But two weeks later, I got a call from the doctor saying the biopsy results came back positive for cancer...
John Tesh: ‘MD Anderson helped save my life’
John Tesh knows that picking up the telephone can change your life. One such moment? When, in the absence of a recorder, he called home from...
Does testosterone cause cancer?
Testosterone.
It’s the male hormone that supports sexual function, increases muscle mass and strength, and gives men their deeper voice...
Prostate cancer survivor, sarcoma caregiver: 3 things that astonished me about MD Anderson
When I was diagnosed with stage I prostate cancer last year, I sought a second opinion at MD Anderson almost immediately. Why? Because my wife, Patty, has been undergoing treatment there for a rare soft tissue sarcoma since 2023. And, the level of care she’s received has been incredible.
At MD Anderson, I learned that urologic surgeon Dr. John Davis had successfully performed thousands of the same procedure he was recommending...
Prostate cancer survivor grateful for precise treatment during proton therapy
With a family history of prostate cancer, Jody Fuller knows the importance of annual prostate cancer screenings. So, at age 45, when his results...
What is a total pelvic exenteration?
“Exenteration” refers to a complex surgery in which organs, bones and other structures are removed from the pelvis in order to treat cancer...
Vasectomy and prostate cancer risk: What you should know
A vasectomy is a minimally invasive procedure done in males as a form of permanent birth control. During the procedure, the vas deferens (...
Prostate cancer survivor thankful for second opinion at MD Anderson
Bill Kish’s prostate cancer diagnosis came after his doctor felt something unusual during his annual physical. Blood work showed his PSA level...
Which blood tests show cancer?
PSA tests can detect elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen in the blood, which are sometimes a sign of prostate cancer. And complete...
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer: What to know
If you have received a prostate cancer diagnosis, you may be wondering which treatment options are available to you. Prostate cancer treatment...