What is a vulvectomy? Purpose, procedure and recovery
The vulva is part of the female genitalia and sits at the opening of the vagina. Sometimes benign or cancerous growths can develop on the vulva. When that happens, a patient may need a vulvectomy to surgically remove those growths.
Here, I’ll share common types of vulvectomies, when they’re used for treatment and what you can expect during and after the procedure.
Reasons for a vulvectomyDoctors may perform...
Demystifying the well-woman: What to expect during this annual exam
If you’ve never had a well-woman exam before, you might be wondering what to expect. Is it similar to an annual physical? Which parts of your...
I have HPV. Now what?
We all hope the awkwardness is over after we get our Pap and HPV tests. So hearing that you have tested positive for HPV can be a blow...
Should your kids get the HPV vaccine during COVID-19?
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic stretches on, the HPV vaccine may not seem like a priority for parents worried about keeping their families socially distanced and safe.
But our experts say COVID-19 should not derail critical preventive care for kids. That includes the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
“Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, it was really about just stopping your life, shutting everything down, and making...
Gynecologic oncologist: Specialization let me achieve my professional dream
As a gynecologic oncologist, I see women with every type of cancer related to the female reproductive system, except breast cancer. I treat...
10 questions about gynecologic cancers
Each year, approximately 100,000 women are diagnosed with some form of gynecologic cancer: cervical, ovarian, fallopian tube, uterine (also...
Where MD Anderson patients made important connections
Cancer can feel very isolating. But it can help to connect with others who’ve been there.
We recently asked several patients and survivors...
Best of Cancerwise 2015: Advice from our cancer patients
From relationship advice to what to pack for chemo, many of our survivors have shared what they've learned from their cancer experiences in...
Q&A: Sexual intimacy problems in cancer patients
Sexual problems are one of the most common long-term side effects that cancer patients face. In a survey of MD Anderson cancer patients, almost...
How our nurses help our patients
Being a nurse is much more than just a job. At MD Anderson, our nurses provide care and compassion for our patients throughout their cancer...