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 functional due to other cancers or cancer treatment.
We spoke with reconstructive oncologist Ouida Westney, M.D., about what patients can expect after a urostomy.
What is a urostomy?
A urostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening, or stoma, in the abdomen. This allows...
How to support cancer patients during mental health struggles
Cancer can bring a wide range of emotions for patients, both after a diagnosis and during treatment. Coping with side effects and a changing...
New mom faces three cancer diagnoses
Christine Routledge was three months pregnant with her second child when routine bloodwork revealed something in her blood levels was off....
Neutropenic diets: What cancer patients should know
Some cancer treatments can weaken the immune system, making you more susceptible to infections. This means that cancer patients can often be in an immunocompromised, or neutropenic, state.
If you’re undergoing cancer treatment, you may wonder if changing your diet or eating plan to a neutropenic diet would help you avoid ingesting harmful bacteria.
We spoke with Sheila Vo, Room Service Call Manager and a clinical dietitian...
Breast cancer survivor grateful for MD Anderson’s care
In August 2021, Dawn Patrick found a lump underneath her arm while in the shower. She immediately made an appointment with her primary care...
9 cancer treatment tips from survivors
When you want to know what to expect from cancer treatment, it can help to talk to someone who has gone through it. Each patient’s experience...
How to improve your gut health
Your gut health impacts your immune system, your mental health and your overall well-being.
When you have a healthy gut, your...
5 common myths about hormone imbalances
Your thyroid, the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck, regulates several of the body’s hormones. These hormones control your metabolism...
Solitary plasmacytoma survivor finds relief in MD Anderson’s expertise
Around his 31st birthday in April 2021, Brian Hertz scratched the side of his head and felt something strange.
“It’s hard to describe...