Chondrosarcoma survivor returns to hiking after internal hemipelvectomy, physical therapy
Steve Olejniczak had been dealing with pain in his right hip for years before he saw a doctor in late 2019. When he did, doctors said he had arthritis or a hip flexor injury due to his active lifestyle. Steve underwent physical therapy, but the pain wouldn’t go away.
It wasn’t until Steve underwent an MRI with contrast in February 2020 that he got answers. The image showed a golf ball-sized tumor in his pelvis. His primary care...
Angiosarcoma survivor aspires to become an oncologist
Michael Scott has always kept his support system in mind. That was true when he was diagnosed with angiosarcoma more than five years ago,...
Occupational therapy for cancer patients: What is it, and who needs it?
Cancer and its treatments, such as chemotherapy and surgery, can sometimes affect a patient’s physical and cognitive functions. This can affect...
Pancreatic cancer and sarcoma survivor grateful for treatment at MD Anderson
When retired Florida physician Bob Wagar, M.D., was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and sarcoma, he knew he would've felt comfortable seeking care at the hospital where he used to work. But Bob also knew seeking care at MD Anderson was the best option, especially because he had been treated here before.
“There’s more to it than having a good surgeon,” Bob says. “The team approach at MD Anderson, and of course their record...
Leiomyosarcoma: 7 facts about this rare soft tissue cancer
Soft tissue sarcoma begins in the soft – or connective – tissues of the body, such as muscle, fat and blood vessels. There are dozens of ...