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Duodenal cancer develops in the first part of your small intestine. Symptoms may not appear in early stages, or they may mimic symptoms of other digestive issues, like abdominal pain or bowel changes. Early-stage duodenal cancer can often be cured with surgery called a Whipple procedure. The duodenum is the first part of your small intestine, also known as your small bowel. It is connected to your stomach.

Sinus infections can be caused by a virus, bacteria or allergies. But some cancer patients may experience these infections more often. Sinus infections are not necessarily a sign of cancer, but some symptoms require examination. There is no quick fix for sinus infections, but using filtered water and saline rinses can relieve some discomfort. While they sit in the middle of your face, you may not think much about your sinuses until they start giving you trouble.

Medically Reviewed | Last reviewed by Neil Gross, M.D., Mark Villa, M.D., David Rosenthal, M.D., and Mark Chambers, D.M.D., Karen Frost developed stage 4 oral cancer in a tooth socket that never healed properly after an extraction. She was treated successfully at UT MD Anderson and has been cancer-free since 2023. She looks forward to UT MD Anderson providing care in Austin in a few years at UT Dell Medical Center.

Make the most of your “good days” by not waiting for other people to plan social activities. Be realistic about which friends and loved ones can support you in particular ways. Ask for something specific when someone offers to help. Many of my patients here at UT MD Anderson report feeling isolated. Whether they’ve just received a cancer diagnosis, are in treatment or have finally entered survivorship, this is a very common complaint. But why are feelings of isolation so common among cancer patients?

After Ever Goodie-Preston was diagnosed with a rare type of multiple myeloma in 2013, she depended on blood transfusions and other blood products to keep her healthy. The care and blood donations Ever received at UT MD Anderson gave her another 13 years with her son and her husband, Jerry Preston. Today, Jerry regularly donates blood products, including platelets, at UT MD Anderson Blood Bank to help other patients like his late wife. Until last August, I was only an occasional blood donor.

As cells age, they increasingly export nucleic acid structures called R-loops from the nucleus, triggering an immune response that causes harmful inflammation This study identified a two-protein complex involved in exporting R-loops and tested an approved drug to block this process Results in preclinical models showed decreases in age-associated inflammation, liver damage, fat gain and muscle loss, as well as a significant increase in lifespan The drug, called KPT-330 (selinexor), already is...

About 75% of patients diagnosed with endometrial cancer are already in menopause. Roughly 90% of those women report abnormal vaginal bleeding as a symptom. Younger women often discover they have endometrial cancer when they seek help for infertility. Maria Lozano was already well into menopause when she started experiencing the most common symptom of endometrial cancer (also known as uterine cancer): abnormal vaginal bleeding.

A nephrectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the kidney, and it is commonly used to treat kidney cancer. There are two types of nephrectomies: partial and radical. A partial nephrectomy removes the cancerous or damaged part of a kidney, and radical nephrectomy removes a whole kidney. A nephrectomy can be done as a minimally invasive procedure requiring a few small incisions or as an open procedure with a longer incision. A nephrectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the kidney.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced it has joined a global consortium dedicated to accelerating the elimination of cervical cancer worldwide. The collaboration agreement with the Elimination Partnership in Cervical Cancer (EPICC) expands UT MD Anderson’s global oncology efforts, further strengthening its commitment to advancing cancer prevention and control in medically underserved regions.

Insomnia is common during cancer treatment. Side effects, medications and stress often disrupt sleep. Start with lifestyle changes. Sleep routines, exercise and limiting caffeine can help you sleep better. Treat the root cause, if needed. Therapy or medications may help when insomnia persists. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult to fall or stay asleep.