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 come from a solid tumor, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, or melanoma, or from a blood-based cancer, such as leukemia or lymphoma.
In solid tumors, leptomeningeal disease is often a sign that the cancer is becoming more aggressive, and it can be really difficult to treat. That’s why we...
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...
Stage IV melanoma survivor: An immunotherapy clinical trial saved my life
I’ve always had very fair skin and light-colored eyes. Over the years, I’ve had plenty of sun exposure, too — first as a geophysicist working...
Mucosal melanoma survivor trusts MD Anderson to treat rare cancer
Joy McDevitt was diagnosed with a rare cancer called mucosal melanoma of the nasal cavity on Aug. 6, 2024. She had seen an ENT because she couldn’t breathe out of the right side of her nose. A biopsy revealed the diagnosis. She was 63.
Joy lives in Michigan but spent years living in Houston. So, she was familiar with MD Anderson. Because mucosal melanoma is so rare, she wanted to get treated at a place that had seen this kind of...
5-time cancer survivor: Dual diagnoses led me to MD Anderson
The first time I had cancer, I was in my late 20s. What I thought was a persistent zit on my nose turned out to be basal cell carcinoma. I...
Mucosal melanoma survivor: 4 reasons I joined a clinical trial at MD Anderson
When I was diagnosed with stage III mucosal melanoma in May 2024, so many questions filled my mind. Who should I see? What should I do? And...
Is your gel manicure safe?
Gel and shellac manicures and pedicures require salon-goers to dry their nails under lamps that emit ultraviolet (UV) radiation. These lamps...
Can UV light really be used as a cancer treatment?
Normally, you probably hear health care professionals talk about ultraviolet (UV) light regarding sun safety.
That’s because...
Melanoma caregiver: 3 ways MD Anderson has exceeded our expectations
As a retired teacher, I really appreciate the importance of “checking for understanding.”
That’s one reason I’ve been so...
Extramammary Paget disease (EMPD): What you need to know
Extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) is a very rare form of skin cancer, affecting an estimated one in a million people in the U.S. It tends...