Surgical technique drastically reduces pain for amputee cancer patients
When Annette Rios was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, doctors told her they’d need to amputate her right leg just below the knee.
“The cancer had formed in the small bones of my heel,” Annette said, “and the doctors told me amputation was the most effective way to remove the tumor along with any cancer cells that may have spread.”
The surgery, while necessary, also came with a drawback known as phantom...
Leukemia survivor and wife stay safe, connected despite COVID-19 restrictions
Britt Mayo has been coming to MD Anderson regularly since 2010, when he was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
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How to get the most out of virtual cancer support groups
Many cancer patients and their families rely on support groups to help navigate cancer and manage their mental and emotional health. That’...
Multiple myeloma survivor: Staying positive is a way to give back to others
When Marie Chaplinksy went in for a checkup with her cardiologist in March 2017, she was surprised when she was called back to have her bloodwork done for a second time. Her test results showed that she was very anemic, and her doctor noticed other concerning markers.
After the second round of tests, her cardiologist suspected that she had cancer and referred her to MD Anderson.
Marie, now 71, set up an appointment at MD...
