Learning that you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer can bring about a wide range of emotions, from denial and helplessness to anxiety and fear of the unknown.
Enter Krystie Fenton, an oncology nurse navigator at Memorial Hermann Cancer Center-Southeast who has devoted her career to supporting patients through all types and all stages of cancer – from diagnosis to survivorship.
Our hearts beat 50 to100 times a minute but we are usually not aware of it. When we do notice our heart beats, we may think of them as “palpitations.” Benign palpitations are often caused by our everyday activities: when we exercise, drink caffeine or alcohol, or are nervous or excited.
Physical rehabilitation, or rehab, can help when you have pain or can’t move normally. You may need rehab while you are still in the hospital after having surgery or being hurt. Rehab can also help when you are disabled by a problem with your nerves, muscles, bones or brain.
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital offers the latest treatment options for a range of ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions, including the following:
What is the most important step you can take to prevent gynecologic cancer? “Visit your gynecologist for regular checkups and discussions of any bodily changes so that cancers can be detected and treated at an earlier stage,” says John Dalrymple, M.D., a board-certified, fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. He is also the director of the division of Gynecologic Oncology and associate professor in the department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
Joint replacement surgery is major surgery to replace an entire joint in the body with an artificial one made of materials like plastic or metal. Hips and knees are the most commonly replaced joints, but ankles, elbows, fingers, shoulders and other body parts can be done, as well.
In an effort to diagnose lung cancer earlier – when it is easier to treat – Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital has opened the Lung Nodule Clinic. The Lung Nodule Clinic is unique in that it offers a multidisciplinary approach to treating the patient.
1. Define your needs. Write down all the reasons for selling your home. Ask yourself, "Why do I want to sell and what do I expect to accomplish with the sale?" For example, a growing family may prompt your need for a larger home, or a job opportunity in another city may necessitate a move.
When a loved one is critically ill or injured, quick access to comprehensive, high-quality patient care is essential to ensuring the best possible outcome.
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