What is a nephrectomy? 8 things to know about kidney removal surgery
A nephrectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the kidney. It is most often used to treat kidney cancer.
At UT MD Anderson, we perform about 400 kidney surgeries every year, including nephrectomies. Here, I’ll explain more about nephrectomies, including the different types, when we use each and what to expect while you recover.
Why would I need a nephrectomy?The most common reason for a nephrectomy is to treat kidney...
What is trauma-informed care?
Most people will experience at least one traumatic event during their lifetime. That means some of the patients we serve have already faced...
3-time skull base tumor survivor: ‘I wish I’d started treatment at UT MD Anderson’
My first experience with cancer was in December 2007, when I received an olfactory neuroblastoma diagnosis after noticing a blockage in my...
Should you have your fallopian tubes removed to reduce your ovarian cancer risk?
A woman could have her fallopian tubes removed for many reasons. Sometimes, it’s necessary to treat an ectopic pregnancy or to resolve an infection caused by pelvic inflammatory disease. Other times, it’s done as a permanent form of birth control.
But a growing body of evidence suggests that many cases of high-grade serous ovarian cancer start in the distal fallopian tube — or flower-shaped section located nearest the...
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...
Glossectomy 101: What to know about this common tongue surgery
A glossectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the tongue. It’s the primary recommended treatment for oral tongue cancer and can also be...
From caregiver to schwannoma survivor: Why I’m sharing my story
My late husband, Tom, received treatment for kidney cancer at UT MD Anderson for several years before passing away in...
49-year leukemia survivor: Why I support immunotherapy research at UT MD Anderson
I didn’t learn that Crystal Cruises was supporting UT MD Anderson’s immunotherapy research until I...
Liver cancer survivor thankful for immunotherapy clinical trial
When Gordon Drygalski was diagnosed with early-stage liver cancer in December 2023, several friends told him to go to UT MD Anderson for treatment...
External beam radiation therapy: How it works, what it treats and side effects
Radiation therapy is a common type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy beams to target and destroy cancer cells.
External beam...