Stage IV leiomyosarcoma survivor: Faith and quality care got me...
Sheri Peters was diagnosed with stage IV leiomyosarcoma of the uterus in 2015. Her 17-year-old son, Zach, had died from stage IV...
6 things to know about pituitary adenomas
Pituitary adenomas, also referred to as pituitary neuroendocrine tumors, are almost always benign tumors that arise from...
Understanding orchiectomies: What you need to know
Orchiectomy — also known as orchidectomy — is the scientific term for the surgical removal of a testicle. It is usually performed to...
What is red light therapy?
During red light therapy, a continuous beam of low-energy red light with a wavelength between 630 to 700 nanometers is used to...
Young adult breast cancer survivor: Why I joined a clinical...
When I was diagnosed with stage III triple-negative breast cancer in May 2023, I was pretty scared. I had just turned 32, and I didn’t...
‘How I knew I had bladder cancer’: 3 survivors’ first...
Bladder cancer is a disease of the urinary tract. So, most bladder cancer symptoms will affect urination in some way.
“The most...
Flu shot side effects and how to manage them
A throbbing head. A sore arm. Feeling downright blah.
Side effects after a flu shot can be uncomfortable, but do they mean you...
Prostate biopsy explained: Process, recovery and results
A prostate biopsy is a procedure that helps diagnose prostate cancer. The prostate is a gland found only in males and is part of the...
What is theranostics?
You may have heard the term theranostics when reading about cancer treatments, but what does it mean? The word theranostics is a...
Diagnosed with cancer while pregnant? Here’s what to expect
Discovering you’re pregnant can be one of the most joyous experiences of your life. But what happens if you also receive a cancer...
Vitamin D deficiencies: What to know
Vitamin D is often associated with sunshine, but getting outside isn’t the only way to get its benefits. Vitamin D is also found in...
Fraternal twin of leukemia survivor: Advice for navigating...
When my twin brother, James, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in June 2013, everyone was shocked. We were only 19 at the...
Are you a victim of domestic violence?
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) — more commonly known as domestic violence — is defined as the emotional, psychological, sexual, or...
What level of lymphocytes is considered dangerous?
Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell. They help make up our immune system. Because they have cellular memory, any time they’re...
What to know after learning you have a BRCA mutation
Finding out you are at an increased risk for cancer can feel especially personal – not to mention urgent – when it's due to genetics...
Gastrointestinal medical oncologist and researcher driven...
Van Morris, M.D., is driven to offer more to patients.
“I am reminded every day about the opportunities for improving treatments for...
Blood in urine (hematuria): What causes it and what to do...
It can be scary to see blood in your urine. While there is cause for concern, you shouldn’t panic. There can be many reasons for blood...
How to take care of your oral microbiome
Inside your mouth, there is a lot more than what meets the eye. This world is called the oral microbiome, and it's made up of a...
Three cancer survivors raise funds to support Colorado...
In 2014, Amanda Boswell was a young mother to her six-month-old son, Court. One day when she was breastfeeding, she noticed an unusual...
Rare granulosa cell tumor survivor: Go to MD Anderson first
The first time I was diagnosed with a granulosa cell tumor in early 2005, I didn’t realize that my doctors here in Mississippi may...
What is a contrast-enhanced mammogram?
Starting at age 40, women at average risk for breast cancer should get yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer.
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