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 patiently throughout the donor intake process as fellow seniors completed their donations. He kept thinking of his mom.
“She’s been through so much,” he says. “This just felt like something small I could do that actually helps people like her.”
Zane and his twin brother, Brandon, were...
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...
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 in him.
This deep sense of service was established by Fernando’s father, Harald. Long before he was an accounting student extern at MD Anderson or a busy college senior cramming for final exams at the University of Houston, Fernando was inspired by his dad.
“I was raised to always...
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 ...
Updates in soft tissue sarcoma
Sarcoma describes a broad group of cancers that originate in the bones and soft or connective tissues, forming in the blood vessels, nerves...