Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT): Diagnosis, treatment and outlook
Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT) is a fast-growing cancerous tumor that develops in the central nervous system, located in the brain and/or spinal cord.
ATRT is an embryonal tumor. This is a brain tumor that develops from an uncontrolled growth of cells left over from fetal development. ATRT is extremely rare. It typically occurs in very young children.
To learn more, we spoke with radiation oncologist Susan McGovern...
Stage IV colorectal cancer survivor: 'MD Anderson gave me a second chance'
Jeff Williams had been an FBI agent for 22 years and was in great health when he had his first colonoscopy at age 50, which, back then, was...
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS): How it works, why it’s used and what to expect
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a procedure that examines your gastrointestinal tract. It combines two imaging techniques – endoscopy and ultrasound...
Gallbladder cancer: 9 facts about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Your gallbladder is a small sac located just under your liver on the right side of your abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which aids in food digestion.
Gallbladder cancer occurs when cancerous cells develop in the wall of the gallbladder. This disease is uncommon, with just 5,000 to 6,000 diagnoses in the U.S. each year. Gallbladder disease is aggressive and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, making it difficult to treat...
