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Voice preservation with combined chemotherapy ...

October 1, 2020

While Ms. Valencia had never smoked in her life, she was surprised when her doctor told her that biopsy demonstrated a neuroendocrine tumor.

tags: glottis tumor , head and neck cancer , radiation therapy

Country Petals founder finds peace

September 1, 2020

Known as Betsy to her friends and family, Ms. Susan Arriola has a colorful past. This former corporate boss turned flower farmer from New Ulm...

tags: brain radiotherapy , lung cancer , quality of life , radiation oncology , survivor

Former smoker kicks cancer to the curb

August 1, 2020

Linda Nordstrom may be small in stature but tobacco addiction and laryngeal cancer met their match in this 67 year old fighter.

tags: larynx cancer , radiation therapy , tobacco cessation , vocal cord cancer

Quarantine birthdays. It's a thing.

May 1, 2020

Today marks the 67th birthday of Terri Connell. The past month has been full of disappointment and fear as COVID-19 has cancelled school, ...

Neurologist Makes Critical Detection of Breast...

April 1, 2020

"Stiff Man Syndrome" is a rare neurologic syndrome characterized by muscle rigidity and painful muscle spasms, making it difficult or impossible...

Cancer is no match for this warrior

March 1, 2020

Susan Sermeno may look like just another caring grandmother always on the go but dig deeper and you will find a quiet warrior who has beat cancer...

Prostate Cancer Overcomer Finds Love

February 1, 2020

This month I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Donnie Harris for follow-up. There are no words to describe this joy-filled gentleman.

Psychology of fear in cancer patients

January 1, 2020

Last year, my husband and I attended an intensive 12-week long Bible study group called Freedom. While it is hard to encapsulate everything in...

Overcoming Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

December 1, 2019

While there is no "good" or expected decade of life when the diagnosis of cancer is better, most people have some understanding that their risk...

Practice self-care

November 1, 2019

So here we are in November and I am late for my annual mammogram. Why are doctors in particular so bad at self-care?

Mother and Daughter Survive Breast Cancer

October 1, 2019

It's not often that you see a new patient who remembers that you treated her mother for breast cancer seven years ago but that is exactly what...

Fireweed flowers signal change

September 1, 2019

Once a year, our family tries to escape the concrete jungle (aka Houston) in search of a new trail to hike and explore.

Runner refuses to let breast cancer slow her down

June 13, 2019

Theresa Hollaway completed therapy with minimal side effects, but no one expected her to run a 5K within a month of finishing her therapy.

Cancer survivor celebrates with new puppies

May 1, 2019 by Dr. Julia Oh

Here's to a bright future for Frank Smith, blessed with health and unconditional love from his beautiful babies!

Can Pet Cats and Dogs Really Detect Cancer?

April 1, 2019 by Dr. Julia Oh

Dog’s persistence convinces owner to get a CXR.

Cancer Free and On Her Way Home

February 1, 2019

Today marked the completion of radiation therapy for a young 45 year old woman from the United Arab Emirates.

Prostate Cancer Survivor Gets a Second Chance

January 1, 2019

Mr. James Roberts was 60 year old when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

An Ugly Christmas Sweater to Spread Joy

December 1, 2018

It is graduation day for one of the healthiest, most joyful women you'll ever meet.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 1, 2018

Think you’re too healthy to get breast cancer? Too young? Too old?

Cancer Free with No Regrets

September 1, 2018

When Annie Mazoch was 65 years old, she was diagnosed with a triple negative right breast cancer.

Deep Seated Lymphoma at the Neck Responds to Targeted...

August 1, 2018

Ms. Evelyn Viola has been a dedicated hospital volunteer for over three decades but earlier this year, to her surprise, she was suddenly a patient...

Ill Fitting Dentures Leads to Diagnosis of Advanced...

July 1, 2018

I met Mr. Jose Flores two years ago when he was complaining of inability to eat due to a lesion along the floor of mouth.

Young Mother Grateful to Jesus Christ for Amazing...

June 1, 2018

Remember all the challenges of having babies? Breast feeding at all hours of the night and doing laundry with every spare moment…just praying...

Twice Daily XRT Renders Unresectable Breast Tumor...

May 1, 2018

Five months ago, Gwendolyn Newton found herself at a grim place. At 59 years young, she was diagnosed with an aggressive triple negative Stage...

Completing Chemoradiation for Stage III Lung Cancer

April 2, 2018

“Code Bell” was announced throughout the clinic. It is a call to action at The Sugar Land Cancer Center for the entire staff to gather at a ...

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