Cancer Articles

Although it’s not the prettiest topic, it’s crucial to talk about colorectal care. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Matthew Boudreaux, MD, colon and rectal surgeon with Our Lady of...

For patients receiving treatment for late-stage endometrial cancer at Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, they now have a new standard of care that could greatly enhance the likelihood of remission and recovery. A clinical research trial conducted in part by Our...

This summer, if you or a loved one receive cancer treatment, know how your body’s response to sun exposure may be different than usual. Cancer’s effects on sun exposure depend on the type of cancer you have. People who have been diagnosed with melanoma or another skin...

There are many different types of cancers, and most of them are straightforward in their names: Lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, skin cancer, etc. But, head and neck cancer can be confusing because of how broad it seems. Defining Head and Neck Cancer When oncologists...