What is phantom limb pain? 5 questions, answered
Amputation surgeries are sometimes used to treat cancer that affects an extremity, including toes, fingers, legs and arms. When a limb...
Standardized uptake value (SUV) numbers on PET scans: What...
An FDG PET scan uses a radiotracer to measure things like blood flow, oxygen use and sugar metabolism in your body. It shows how your...
Richter transformation: What chronic lymphocytic leukemia...
Richter transformation, historically called Richter syndrome, can affect patients who have or have not been treated for chronic...
Magnesium supplements and mocktails for better sleep: Do they work?
You may have seen “sleepy girl mocktail” recipes making the rounds on social media, promising deep and restful sleep. Usually, these...
Triple-negative breast cancer survivor: ‘MD Anderson was...
By late 2021, Jennifer Connaly and her husband, Trey, completed five rounds of IVF in the hopes of becoming pregnant with a second...
Breast cancer survivor: ‘I put my full trust in MD Anderson’
Michelle Bordovsky had been diligent about scheduling her annual mammograms for over a decade. So, when the 52-year-old noticed a bump...
Immunotherapy clinical trial puts stage IV kidney cancer...
From 2013 to 2015, Mike Headley and his wife, Betty, kicked off their retirement by traveling to 30 states in their RV. When the...
Pregnancy-related skin changes or skin cancer? How to tell...
Body changes are a normal, expected part of pregnancy for most women. In addition to a growing belly, you can also experience changes...
What is a urostomy?
A urostomy is a surgical procedure that can be a part of bladder cancer treatment. You may also need a urostomy if your bladder isn’t...
How to support cancer patients during mental health...
Cancer can bring a wide range of emotions for patients, both after a diagnosis and during treatment. Coping with side effects and a...