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...
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...
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...
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...
15-year stage IV melanoma survivor: ‘This is the best I’ve felt in years’
Sometimes, when people receive a cancer diagnosis, they start going from one doctor to the next, hoping to hear better news.
How can you tell if a mole is cancerous?
Maybe a new spot catches your eye while you’re drying off from your shower. Or maybe the spot you swear used to be flat has suddenly started...
What should you look for in a sun hat?
Dermatologists most often find basal and squamous cell skin cancers on the head and neck. That includes the face, neck, scalp and ears. So...