Lymphoma survivor uses AI to help explain her treatment
Cate Heroman is a retired early childhood educator focused on children of preschool and early elementary age. She also volunteers in pre-K and first grade classrooms and has authored professional books for teachers’ curriculum.
“Part of my life’s work is taking complicated concepts and breaking them down so younger kids can understand them,” she says.
Her latest project? Explaining her cancer diagnosis to the children she...
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...
Anoscopy explained: Purpose, process and results
An anoscopy is a procedure that examines the lining of the anal canal to help diagnose anal conditions. Anoscopies can help doctors diagnose...
Plumbing the depths of the brain: How a neurosurgeon approaches brain cancer treatment
Neurosurgeon Christopher Young, M.D., Ph.D., has always been interested in exploring new frontiers in medicine. With dreams of specializing in expedition and high-altitude medicine, he once led a two-month trip in Sulawesi, a remote area between the ocean and the mountains in Indonesia. Today, he’s forging new paths in cancer care at MD Anderson.
This surgeon-scientist specializes in endovascular care: using the blood vessels to...
Do weighted vests benefit your fitness routine?
You may have seen people walking around your neighborhood or in the gym wearing a weighted vest. It can add more resistance to whatever you...
Seeds: The ‘unsung hero’ of plant-based nutrition
What do you get when you combine healthy fats with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals? If you said, “nuts,” you wouldn’t be wrong....
What is a vulvectomy? Purpose, procedure and recovery
The vulva is part of the female genitalia and sits at the opening of the vagina. Sometimes benign or cancerous growths can develop on the...
Prostate cancer survivor thankful for second opinion at MD Anderson
Bill Kish’s prostate cancer diagnosis came after his doctor felt something unusual during his annual physical. Blood work showed his PSA level...
Manual lymph drainage: What to know about exercises for lymphedema relief
Lymphedema is the build-up of a protein-rich fluid in your arms or legs due to a disturbance in your lymphatic system.
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Neoplasms 101: What they are and how they’re treated
You’ve probably seen or heard the word neoplasm. But you may not quite be sure what it is.
A neoplasm is defined as an abnormal growth...
10 cancer symptoms women shouldn't ignore
If you’re a relatively healthy young woman, cancer may not even be on your radar yet. But it should be, regardless of your age or family history...
What is a Living Will?
A Living Will is a legal document that allows you to specify which types of medical care you’d like, if a situation ever arises in which you...
Acupuncture during cancer treatment: What to know
If you’ve ever pricked yourself with a needle, your first thought was probably some variation of the word ‘Ouch!’
While being on the...
Positive thoughts helped adenoid cystic carcinoma survivor heal
When Tammy Ebbinghaus was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the nasal cavity in 2023, the timing couldn’t have been worse. She was...
What causes chemobrain? New insights
Chemobrain is a term used to describe the changes in cognitive abilities that some patients with cancer may experience, such as:
Fogginess...
When should you worry about your menstrual cycle?
Abnormal vaginal bleeding can be a symptom of several gynecologic cancers, including cervical, endometrial (uterine) and vaginal. But if you...