Pancreatic cancer develops in the cell or tissues of your pancreas. It is an organ that sits behind the bottom area of your stomach. The pancreas unshackles enzymes that help digestion and build hormones that aid in controlling your blood sugar. Various kinds of cancerous and noncancerous tumor growth can occur in this body organ.…
Whenever Dr. Mark A. D’Andrea is in the news, it’s always a good thing. For the fourth consecutive year he is honored by H Magazine as one of the “Houston’s Top Doctors” of the city. Houston is a bustling and innovative metropolis, and is known as of the top cities for advanced medical treatments…
Choosing a physician can often be a daunting task. Who do you choose? Where do you go? Fighting cancer diagnosis is much easier when you find a doctor with whom you have an instant rapport. At University Cancer Centers, not only are there doctors who care, but who are also are award winning radiation oncologists.…
Men are susceptible to stress like the rest of us. Stress is a factor that if we let get out of hand can lead to larger health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol and even cancer. Stress has been proven to weaken the immune system, which is the body’s defense against diseases and infections. So…
Football season is well into the playoffs, and for many that means game day snacks, watch parties and trash talking our least favorite teams. For those struggling with fitness, or even for those undergoing treatments, being mindful of what you eat doesn’t have to take up your life. While we understand that eating right…
We have outlined the importance of exercise and given you tips on recipes to kickstart a newer, healthier you, but did you know that your mental health is just as important as its healthy counterparts? Well-being encompasses many things: exercise, nutrition and even gratitude and forgiveness. Go beyond the refrigerator and consider the health…
Did you know that November is National Family Caregiver month? Cancer patients and survivors are very fortunate to have a strong support system and during the month of November make sure to also give thanks to these generous and caring individuals. Many of us, at one point or another have or will be caregivers.…
University Cancer Centers (UCC) is comprised of a group of dedicated physicians using state-of-the-art technology to help patients overcome cancer. At University Cancer Centers, we strive to treat our patients like family, offering them support during this difficult time along with customized treatment plans. University Cancer Centers has proudly grown over the years, and…
We all know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink ribbons are everywhere, and all the huge organizations are touting the successes of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and urging people to donate. The hype surrounding October and Breast Cancer Awareness is in full swing, and we couldn’t be happier. Breast Cancer Awareness…
The purpose of the Latino American Who’s Who is to raise the awareness and celebrate the accomplishments of Latino professionals in the community. University Cancer Centers Oncologist Dr. Mark D’Andrea was selected by the board as a Latino who is working hard to change the way we fight cancer while inspiring Latinos to reach…