How to detect colon cancer without a colonoscopy
Current screening guidelines suggest that everyone should get their first colonoscopy at age 45 if they are at average risk for colon cancer. But the bowel prep for a colonoscopy and having to take a day off deters many people from getting screened for colon cancer.
We spoke with gastroenterologist Robert Bresalier, M.D., about alternatives to a colonoscopy.
Other ways to screen for colon cancerA colonoscopy is the gold...
Stage IV colon cancer survivor and family thankful for MD Anderson
In December 2021, Luke Miller went to the emergency room because of pain in his side. An ultrasound revealed a small spot on his liver. Two...
Soft tissue sarcoma survivor’s trust in her care team was vital during treatment
After a Mardi Gras parade in February 2019, Taylor Fradella-Doucet noticed some soreness in her thigh, but she chalked it up to evidence of...
8 do’s and don’ts for pet owners during cancer treatment
Pets can provide emotional support, companionship and stress relief during cancer treatment. But cancer patients should exercise caution when caring for their pets. That’s because pets can pose certain risks, depending on the pet and the type of cancer treatment.
We spoke with breast medical oncologist Ajit Bisen, M.D., who offers this advice for pet owners during cancer treatment.
1. Speak with your care team before beginning...
What is neurofibromatosis type 1?
Neurofibromatosis is a collection of three different genetic disorders that cause fibrous tumors to form around nerves in the body. Neurofibromatosis...
Clear cell carcinoma survivor: Second opinion at MD Anderson saved my life
When Josephine Spence experienced a sudden, agonizing pain in her right calf, her husband and daughter urged her to go to the hospital right...