Mays Cancer Center Expands Access
Mays Cancer Center Expands Access to Research and Comprehensive Breast Cancer Care By Paul J. Watkins Breast cancer is one of the most important issues facing women in South Texas and throughout the country. While advances in diagnosing and treating breast cancer continue to develop, not all women can access them. […]
A Fresh START
How Scalp Cooling Preserved Denise’s Hair and Hope By Kristina G. Aderhold When the unthinkable happened and Denise Davis from San Antonio was diagnosed with breast cancer, her mind started racing. Along with the many unknowns and fears that come with a cancer diagnosis, one of the main concerns Denise had […]
Understanding Pelvic Venous Disorder and Finding Relief From the Pain
By John S. Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic September is Pain Awareness Month, and a good time to talk about pelvic venous disorder, also known as pelvic congestion syndrome. This is a vascular condition that can contribute to chronic pelvic pain and, in many cases, […]
More Visible Veins: Should You Worry, or Not?
Dr. John S. Hogg, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS | Founder, MedicalVein Clinic® The most common vein question I hear from women has nothing to do with varicose veins. It’s some version of this: “Dr. Hogg, I’ve started noticing more veins in my legs. Is this normal, or is something wrong?” […]
Are Your Legs Trying to Tell You Something?
Spider veins on your legs and other indications that a medical evaluation is warranted. By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic Most women we see who come in asking about their spider veins start with a version of the same sentence. “I just want […]