Why my husband and I support cancer research at UT MD Anderson
A good friend and breast cancer survivor once told me, “If you ever get diagnosed with cancer, go straight to UT MD Anderson.” So, when my husband, Brian, was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma in October 2018, that’s exactly what we did.
The cancer on Brian’s scalp was so scary and deep that his Austin doctor didn’t know anyone local who could treat it. But after having surgery at UT MD Anderson, followed by two weeks of radiation...
Is DEET bad for you? 9 things to know about bug spray
Because many insects are cold-blooded, they’re more active in the summer when they get more energy from warm weather to feed and reproduce...
Mentorship makes the difference for physician-microbiome researcher
One bold idea changed Erez Baruch’s life.
As a young graduate student in Israel, Baruch, now an M.D., Ph.D., and a team of researchers...
3 ways cancer survivors can stay healthy this summer
Summertime can be exciting. Think: trips to the beach, backyard barbecues and baseball games. But the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can be harmful, especially if you’re undergoing cancer treatment.
So, how can cancer patients and survivors stay healthy while still enjoying the sunshine? Dermatologist Hung Doan, M.D., Ph.D., and radiation oncologist Pamela Schlembach, M.D., shared these three tips on UT MD Anderson’s Cancerwise...
After a brachytherapy clinical trial, stage 4 melanoma is now cancer-free
The first time Stacy Dixon was diagnosed with melanoma, she wasn’t too concerned. A dermatologist in Oklahoma was able to successfully remove...
Are sunglasses actually bad for your eyes? 7 myths, debunked
Have you ever heard the rumor that sunglasses are actually bad for your eyes? Or, that wearing them too much can disrupt your circadian rhythm...
When to see a dermatologist about a skin change
As a dermatologist, I get a lot of questions about skin changes, what they mean and what to do about them.
Being aware of changes to...
Metastatic melanoma survivor trusts UT MD Anderson’s expertise and research
Joe Eastin was first diagnosed with melanoma on his left ear in 2012. The Dallas resident had surgery at home to treat the cancer and two...
Intrathecal chemotherapy: 10 questions, answered
Leptomeningeal disease (LMD) occurs when microscopic cancer cells spread to the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. These cells may...
What is an actinic keratosis? Dermatologist explains common precancerous skin lesion
Actinic keratoses are very common precancerous skin lesions caused by long-term sun exposure. Dermatologists often find actinic keratoses...