As part of my vulvar cancer treatment, I underwent five days of radiation therapy treatments for six weeks.
Going into it, I had no idea what to expect, and after about two weeks, I started to feel like a baked potato that had been left in the microwave too long.
Today, I'm cancer-free, so in the end it was worth it. But it was difficult at times. Here are some things I wish I would have known before starting radiation...
Last May, doctors in Iowa City, Iowa, gave Gerry Vilmont just five months to live. He’d just received his bladder cancer diagnosis a few days...
In June 2014, I was awaiting the birth of my second son, David, while juggling a demanding job and raising an 18-month-old, Noah, with my...
After starting chemotherapy, it became clear that my acute myeloid leukemia (AML) was going to be tough to beat. The chemo would kill it, but it could come back. To lower the chances of this, my doctors suggested I consider a bone marrow transplant.
I made an appointment to learn about the bone marrow transplant process. Afterwards, my care team and I decided that getting a bone marrow donation was the best option for me. ...
After my rectal cancer surgery, walking was a challenge. But thanks to my care team, my supportive family and friends and lots of hard work...
I think most young people picture their lives as college, engagement, marriage and having a family. My husband and I were no different. We'd...
Our program that connects cancer patients, caregivers and survivors through one-on-one support has a new name. But the mission and motto remain...
"I just want a good night's sleep, doctor." This is something I hear very frequently from my cancer patients on our weekly visits...
When I was rediagnosed with tongue cancer at age 23, I had to deal with a lot of things most people my age had never considered. But whenever...
After my breast cancer treatment, I was so inspired and gung ho about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I had just lost 10 pounds and felt...