Surgeon-scientist: ‘MD Anderson is unique’
As a head and neck cancer surgeon and researcher, my day-to-day goal is to offer the best quality cancer care to every patient I see.
However, I recognize that the way we treat cancers is not always ideal. We can do better. That’s why my long-term goal is to change how we treat cancer over time.
Here’s how my career at MD Anderson is allowing me to make headway on both goals.
My approach to cancer care as a physician...
Young adult angiosarcoma survivor: Why I went to MD Anderson for my cancer treatment
There’s no real history of cancer in my family. So, when I was diagnosed with a stage II soft tissue cancer called angiosarcoma in June 2024...
Interstitial cystitis symptoms and bladder cancer: Is there a connection?
Interstitial cystitis is a chronic inflammatory condition in which the lining of the bladder becomes irritated for no obvious reason and stays...
Surgeon-scientist: How we're moving the needle for head and neck cancer
The head and neck are home to so many structures like nerves and blood vessels that intimately impact function. From speaking to swallowing to breathing to facial expressions, these functions help make us who we are.
As a head and neck surgeon and researcher, I understand how head and neck cancers and their treatments can potentially impact these important functions. That’s why my team strives not only to cure patients, but...
Top 5 MD Anderson abstracts at AACR 2025
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting showcases exciting new cancer therapies that help link translational science...
How digital twins are shaping the future of cancer care
Imagine a future where an oncologist could assess your response to multiple treatment options using a virtual simulated model of your tumor...
Triple-negative breast cancer survivor: Why I chose a clinical trial at MD Anderson
Cancer runs very strongly on one side of my family. Several members have had either breast cancer or ovarian cancer. Two tested positive for...
Cell therapy: The evolution of the ‘living drug’
For decades, researchers have been exploring ways to harness the power of the immune system to treat cancer. One breakthrough is cell therapy...
Head shaving and brain surgery: 4 things to know
If you’ve been diagnosed with a brain tumor and told you need surgery, you might have some concerns. Does this mean your entire head will...
Head of Cancer Medicine: ‘MD Anderson is the place I bring my loved ones’
As a physician-scientist, I have a series of roles at MD Anderson. I’m the division head of Cancer Medicine where I oversee 16 medical oncology...