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 the little pinkish mole she’d noticed on her right arm in 2016 with just one surgery. Her annual checkups remained clear for the next five years.
“After that, the doctor said I didn’t need to come see him anymore,” Stacy recalls.
But in September 2022, Stacy noticed some unusual bumps...
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 more surgeries to treat melanoma recurrences.
In 2017, he came to UT MD Anderson for a second opinion.
“My doctors in Dallas were great,” says Joe. “I’d had multiple surgeries, so I just wanted to see if UT MD Anderson recommended any further treatment.”
He showed no evidence of...
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...
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...
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...