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.

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 be shaven? If so, can you wear a wig to hide it? And, how soon can you get a haircut so the bald spot is less noticeable, if only a portion of your head is shaved? 

Read on for the answers to these questions and more. 

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