Austin banking leader and prostate cancer survivor driven to support UT MD Anderson
When Robert “Bob” Barnes talks about supporting UT MD Anderson, it’s both professional and personal.
As chairman and CEO of IBC Bank–Austin, Bob has spent decades championing community causes and leading by example. As a prostate cancer survivor, he’s also experienced cancer care at UT MD Anderson firsthand.
Stepping up to support UT MD AndersonCommunity service has long been a guiding principle for Bob.
He proudly...
Son becomes blood donor after mom’s cancer treatment
Zane Maples was one of the final donors in line to give blood at an MD Anderson community blood drive held at Conroe High School. He waited...
Breast cancer survivor-volunteer and colorectal cancer patient share unique friendship
It all began over a hot cup of coffee, a warm smile and the need to speak with someone who knew what she was going through.
Colorectal...
Daughter honors dad by giving blood in his memory
Facing the holidays after the death of a loved one can be incredibly tough, but Valeria Medrano is channeling her grief into action and gratitude.
Valeria wrote to MD Anderson to express appreciation for the “great care” her father, Luis Sergio Medrano, received during his three years of treatment for liposarcoma, a rare cancer that develops in the body’s fatty tissue.
Shortly after Luis’ death this past August, Valeria...
Student extern donates blood to honor late father
Not even the stress of finals week could stop Fernando Langer from giving blood. That’s how strongly the importance of giving back is ingrained...
Colorectal cancer nurse inspired by patients every day
Regina Dela Cruz knows that being an oncology nurse is not for the faint of heart. But the inspiration she receives from her patients makes...
O-negative leukemia patient stays positive thanks to blood donations
What started as incessant itching six years ago led to a diagnosis of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) for Seymour Goldstein.
Can you breastfeed after cancer treatment?
For many expectant parents, breastfeeding or chestfeeding offers a crucial way to bond with their babies and pass on important nutrients....
Keep calm and play on: Volunteer uses his gifts to inspire others
It’s pitch black at 2 a.m. when John Dunsmoir gets in his car to make the drive from Austin every Friday to volunteer.
When he...
Meet MD Anderson's longest contributing blood donor
Tom Taylor has been a blood donor since before MD Anderson had a computer system to keep records on the matter.
The records of ...